Message from the President
Development of outstanding professionals in the pharmaceutical sciences: The value of autonomous learning
Established in 1884 as the Kyoto Deutsche Schule, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University has produced numerous outstanding graduates over the past 142 years, a history spanning the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras. The teachings of Rudolf Lehmann, a German who contributed to the establishment of the university, embodied the principle of “Philosophia et Praktikos” (Philosophy and Practice), which emphasizes scientific inquiry and autonomous learning, and has become the guiding spirit of our university. Throughout the university’s long history and tradition, this spirit has been shared by more than 25,000 graduates and current students, and continues to embody the values that guide their success as pharmaceutical professionals and contributions to society.
Universities, as institutions of higher education, are expected to foster autonomous learners capable of adapting to unpredictable future challenges. Autonomous learning entails taking the initiative to learn with a clear awareness of goals, appropriate evaluation of progress and products, and taking further steps to pursue the necessary learning. There is a need to train pharmacists who can respond effectively to future dynamic changes, particularly the declining birth rate and aging population, as well as concerns regarding the spread of infectious diseases and the emergence of intractable and rare diseases.
Guided by the spirit of “Philosophia et Praktikos,” described as "Ai Gaku Kyukō" in Japanese, the university’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Graduate School provides advanced, student-centered education that fosters “scientific inquiry and autonomous learning.” This educational approach clearly defines the knowledge and competencies that students are expected to acquire, and enables them to recognize the benefits of their learning. This approach will nurture pharmaceutical professionals capable of playing leading roles in advanced medical care, cutting-edge research, drug discovery, and public health, thereby contributing to the advancement of medicine and a healthy society.
One of the key assets of Kyoto Pharmaceutical University is its extensive network of alumni working in the fields of medicine, drug discovery, and administration. Their continued engagement with the university has provided valuable support for their autonomous learning and career development. The University also provides an excellent environment and facilities for academic research, supported by faculty members with extensive experience and outstanding achievements in the fields of pharmaceutical education and research. Building upon these strengths, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University aims to enhance its branding as “Kyoto Pharmaceutical University of Research” by fostering pharmaceutical professionals with outstanding research capabilities, including problem identification and problem-solving abilities, through creative and critical thinking.
Situated in Yamashina, a district of Kyoto in which tradition and culture thrive amid a long and rich history, our university brings students, faculty, and staff together under the guiding spirit of "Ai Gaku Kyukō." I offer my greetings with the hope that Kyoto Pharmaceutical University will continue to educate future leaders in the medicinal and pharmaceutical sciences, and that this talent and knowledge will contribute to the advancement of society and the global community.
Established in 1884 as the Kyoto Deutsche Schule, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University has produced numerous outstanding graduates over the past 142 years, a history spanning the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras. The teachings of Rudolf Lehmann, a German who contributed to the establishment of the university, embodied the principle of “Philosophia et Praktikos” (Philosophy and Practice), which emphasizes scientific inquiry and autonomous learning, and has become the guiding spirit of our university. Throughout the university’s long history and tradition, this spirit has been shared by more than 25,000 graduates and current students, and continues to embody the values that guide their success as pharmaceutical professionals and contributions to society.
Universities, as institutions of higher education, are expected to foster autonomous learners capable of adapting to unpredictable future challenges. Autonomous learning entails taking the initiative to learn with a clear awareness of goals, appropriate evaluation of progress and products, and taking further steps to pursue the necessary learning. There is a need to train pharmacists who can respond effectively to future dynamic changes, particularly the declining birth rate and aging population, as well as concerns regarding the spread of infectious diseases and the emergence of intractable and rare diseases.
Guided by the spirit of “Philosophia et Praktikos,” described as "Ai Gaku Kyukō" in Japanese, the university’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Graduate School provides advanced, student-centered education that fosters “scientific inquiry and autonomous learning.” This educational approach clearly defines the knowledge and competencies that students are expected to acquire, and enables them to recognize the benefits of their learning. This approach will nurture pharmaceutical professionals capable of playing leading roles in advanced medical care, cutting-edge research, drug discovery, and public health, thereby contributing to the advancement of medicine and a healthy society.
One of the key assets of Kyoto Pharmaceutical University is its extensive network of alumni working in the fields of medicine, drug discovery, and administration. Their continued engagement with the university has provided valuable support for their autonomous learning and career development. The University also provides an excellent environment and facilities for academic research, supported by faculty members with extensive experience and outstanding achievements in the fields of pharmaceutical education and research. Building upon these strengths, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University aims to enhance its branding as “Kyoto Pharmaceutical University of Research” by fostering pharmaceutical professionals with outstanding research capabilities, including problem identification and problem-solving abilities, through creative and critical thinking.
Situated in Yamashina, a district of Kyoto in which tradition and culture thrive amid a long and rich history, our university brings students, faculty, and staff together under the guiding spirit of "Ai Gaku Kyukō." I offer my greetings with the hope that Kyoto Pharmaceutical University will continue to educate future leaders in the medicinal and pharmaceutical sciences, and that this talent and knowledge will contribute to the advancement of society and the global community.
HIRATA,Kazumasa