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Waseda University launches Season 3 of English-language Rigorous Research, Real Impact podcast
Waseda University has launched the third season of Rigorous Research, Real Impact, an English-language series connecting university research with current debates about Japan and the wider world.
By Waseda University / EIN Presswire · Published
Original announcement date: September 2, 2026 (announcement); Season launched September 9, 2026
Catch-up: Waseda University launched Season 3 of Rigorous Research, Real Impact on September 9 after announcing the new run earlier in the month. The university explicitly describes the program as an English-language podcast aimed at connecting humanities and social-science research with current public debates.
The season is planned as eight episodes featuring Waseda researchers and student hosts. Topics include Japan's economy, labor and migration, sustainable business, culture and artificial intelligence, with releases continuing into January 2027. The show is available through major podcast platforms and YouTube.
For university and research communicators, the series is an example of using a recurring podcast to translate academic work into shorter conversations for an international audience. The English-language format also supports Waseda's effort to introduce its English-based degree programs to prospective students and researchers outside Japan.
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