The Osaka University Awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the university management, education, or research.
This year, the Office of Management and Planning received two awards in the Contribution to University Administration Category, marking our fourth consecutive year of recognition.
Both awards highlight the exceptional achievements of members of the Office of Management and Planning, administrative staff trained through the "URA × IR Operations Development Program", and young administrative staff from the Administration Bureau. They worked collaboratively from planning to implementation, showcasing the impact of their united efforts.

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◆Award Details 1:

Achievement Title ：Establishing a Foundation for Optimal Resource Allocation through Cost Visualization
Awardees: Cost Visualization Working Group (Office of Management and Planning; Department of General Affairs ,General Affairs Division; Department of Planning, Office for University Quality Assurance Division; Department of Finance , Finance Division）
・Office of Management and Planning Representatives:
   EMURA Katsuji, MURAKI Michiko, FURUYA Yoshiko, OKI Akiko (Institutional Research Section)

The team within the Working Group has undertaken initiatives to enhance cost transparency using the strategic management DX system, “ReCo”, to perform management accounting analyses. This approach aims to facilitate informed decision-making and appropriate investment in strategic initiatives.
As these efforts progress, the university anticipates achieving optimal allocation of internal resources such as personnel and budgets. This will lay the groundwork for future investments in large-scale research projects and securing funding to recruit strategically outstanding talent.

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◆Award Details 2:

Achievement Title: Securing External Funding Accessible to Both Administrative Staff and URAs, and Fostering Collaborative Research with Faculty Using These Acquired Funds
Awardee: SHIRAI Takashi (Research Management and Administration Section)
 *Co-recipient: OGURA Takayuki (Research Planning Division, Department of Research Promotion)

To support young researchers taking on new challenges, a new project has been launched where administrative staff and University Research Administrators (URAs) work side by side. This initiative assists researchers engaged in “interdisciplinary research,” connecting different fields to pioneer new research areas.
Furthermore, research exchange meetings will be held to build a university-wide network that transcends roles and disciplines. These meetings provide a space for researchers and staff to engage in direct dialogue, fostering future collaborations and cultivating seeds for new ideas.
This project not only supports researchers but also aims to contribute to the growth of administrative staff, enhancing their skills and strengthening their role in university operations.

◆Awardee's Comments:

Institutional Research Section:
By collaboratively analyzing a single dataset from diverse perspectives, members from the Department of General Affairs, Department of Planning, Department of Finance, and Office of Management and Planning were able to uncover numerous new insights. 
(EMURA Katsuji)

This award is a culmination of the groundwork laid over the past four years, beginning with the development of ReCo. I am deeply honored to have this achievement recognized.
 (MURAKI Michiko)

This accomplishment was only possible through collaboration with multiple departments. I gained valuable insights and experience in developing and presenting the data. 
(FURUYA Yoshiko)

I am delighted that this approach has become a steppingstone toward data-informed decision-making. I would like to apply the insights and analytical methods gained through this project to future management analyses.
 (OKI Akiko)

Research Management and Administration Section:
To gather the needs of many researchers and URAs with Department of Research Promotion  has led to the successful acquisition of funding. Moving forward, we will promote faculty-staff collaboration projects and focus on supporting young researchers.
(SHIRAI Takashi)