Hearing and Way of Life
28th Japanese-German Symposium
jointly organized by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V.
Date: May 9–10, 2025
Venue map: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, main building, room M105, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 80539 München, Germany
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Program (155 KB)Friday, May 9, 2025 | |
| 10:00 | Study and Research Opportunities in Japan Experience reports on research stays in Japan with opportunity for networking (without registration) |
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| 12:00 | Registration @ A180 (“Speerträger” area) |
| 13:00 | Welcome Remarks • Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus (Chairman of the JSPS Club) • Consul General Kenichi Bessho (Consulate General of Japan in Munich) • Prof. em. Dr. Annette Leonhardt (Munich University) • Dr. Oliver Schön (German Japanese Association Bayern) |
| 13:45 | Developing Meiji Japan - The Edmund Naumann Contribution Andreas Nikolaus Küppers (formerly Geological Survey of Japan, DIJ Tokyo, GFZ Potsdam) Abstract Küppers (88 KB) |
Part 1: Hearing loss and cochlea implant Convener: Dr. Saskia Schimmel (JSPS Club Board Member) | |
| 14:30 | What is hearing? CI provision for deaf children of deaf parents
Prof. em. Dr. Annette Leonhardt (Munich University) Abstract Leonhardt (55 KB) |
| 15:00 | Early detection and early intervention for children with hearing impairment in Japan Prof. Dr. Inho Chung (University of Tsukuba) Abstract Chung (71 KB) |
| 15:30 | Q&A session |
| 15:45 | Group Picture in front of the building & Coffee Break @ Senatssaal |
Part 2: Counteracting the effects of hearing loss Convener: Dr. Daniela Winkler (JSPS Club Member) | |
| 16:30 | Cochlear implants - when hearing aids don’t help Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Gernot Rupprecht (Med El Deutschland) Abstract Rupprecht (54 KB) |
| 17:00 | Causes and treatments for hearing or listening problems Prof. Dr. Chie Obuchi (University of Tsukuba) Abstract Obuchi (1.4 MB) |
| 17:30 | Q&A session |
| 17:45 | Introduction of JSPS Programs Chisato Isohara (JSPS Bonn Office) |
| Transport: Public Transport or walk | |
| 19:00 | Dinner at Restaurant at Wirtshaus Atzinger JSPS Alumni Club Award Ceremony Awardee: Dr. Jan Mikuni (University of Vienna) |
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | |
| Part 3: Hearing-impaired children in Japan Convener: Dr. Jörg Wennmann (JSPS Club Member) | |
| 09:00 | Development of literacy in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children in Japan - From the aspects of a Japanese traditional teaching method for diary writing – Assist.-Prof. Dr. Masatomo Motegi (Tohoku Fukushi University, currently Munich University) Abstract Motegi (65 KB) |
| 09:30 | Real-world Listening Challenges in Children with Hearing Impairment in Japan Associate Prof. Dr. Kei Tabaru (Ibaraki University) Abstract Tabaru (59 KB) |
| 10:00 | Q&A session |
| 10:15 | Coffee Break @ Senatssaal |
Part 4: Hearing and quality of life Convener: Dr. Aiko Julia Möhwald (JSPS Club Board Member) | |
| 11:00 | Hearing impairment in old age. Challenges and opportunities for rehabilitation and support. Prof. Dr. Thomas Kaul (Cologne University) Abstract Kaul (60 KB) |
| 11:30 | Hearing Loss and Quality of Life Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hoppe (Erlangen University) Abstract Hoppe (65 KB) |
| 12:00 | Q&A session |
| 12:15 | Closing Remarks Prof. Dr. Masahiko Hayashi (JSPS Bonn Office) |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
For participants of General assembly of JSPS Club: | |
| 14:00 16:30 | General Assembly of JSPS Club @ room M105 Guided tour (in German) in the Residenz München |
For others: | |
| 14:30 | Guided tour (in English) in the Residenz München |
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