President's Greetings — Hokkaido University Integrated Report 2022

Hokkaido University aims to be an unparalleled university. A university that contributes to resolving global issues

The University will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its foundation in 2026 during this mid-term goal period. The major milestone of this anniversary provides an excellent opportunity for a broader understanding of the University’s visions, which are presented on the following pages. Plans for education, research, and social cooperation that will gain the understanding and support of many stakeholders will be prepared. With this, from a financial perspective, we hope to achieve a significant upward revision over and above the basic financial strengthening of the mid-term goal period.

Hokkaido University aims to be an unparalleled university with the message “Shining a light from Hokkaido upon the world.” Thank you for your continued understanding and support.

HOUKIN Kiyohiro 20th President of Hokkaido University

Born in Sapporo, 1954. Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Houkin graduated from the Hokkaido University School of Medicine in 1979, and has worked as a neurosurgeon at Hokkaido University Hospital and other private hospitals. He was appointed Director of Hokkaido University Hospital in 2013, and has held his current position since October 2020.