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Students Presented Business Ideas in English at a Special Lecture by Professor from National University of Singapore Hachioji Campus

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Teikyo University held a special lecture entitled "Creating Value in Asia: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and the Future of Universities" at Hachioji Campus, inviting Professor Ishtiaq Pasha Mahmood of the National University of Singapore Business School as a special lecturer. Approximately 50 people attended the lecture, including Japanese students and international students interested in entrepreneurship and international business.

This lecture was held with the aim to allow students and faculty to learn about entrepreneurship and innovation from a global perspective and to deepen their understanding of creating value in Asia. The National University of Singapore Business School, where Professor Pasha is based, is known as one of Asia's leading business schools. The event was made possible through the connection of Narumi Shioi, Senior Assistant Professor from Faculty of Fukuoka Medical Technology, who served as the overall moderator for the day and had previously been affiliated with the same business school.

Professor Pasha gave a lecture on the importance of having the attitude and passion to take on global business challenges. He explained that, drawing on the example of many Japanese people who were active overseas in the 1980s, it is important in business to consider "who you are providing value to" from the perspective of the market and customers.
Following the lecture, students from the Faculty of Economics  enrolled in Associate Professor Kohei Mitsunami's seminar, and students from Hachioji Campus entrepreneurship club "Startup" gave presentations on entrepreneurship and new businesses. The students actively challenged themselves to present in English and shared their ideas. Professor Pasha evaluated the presentations and advised that "it is important to deepen your considerations by taking the perspective of real business into account." Students commented that "it was an opportunity to experience the participatory learning style unique to overseas universities, and it felt like participating in a seminar led by a local professor," and "it was a valuable opportunity to gain international and practical learning."

Global Initiative Office will continue to foster a global perspective and provide opportunities for students to learn about and engage with diverse values, while strengthening collaborations that extend beyond campuses.

Click here for information about Senior Assistant Professor Shioi.
Click here for more information about  Associate Professor Mitsunami

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