Tokyo – Meet with Birkbeck Academics in Japan
When:
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Venue:
External
Date: 8th April 2025
Time: 16:30 – 18:00 (JST)
Venue: SI UK Office, Takagi Building 3F, Kamiosaki 2−15−14, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo-to, Tokyo 141-0021
A fantastic opportunity to meet Dr. Kenjiro Hori, distinguished academic from Birkbeck, University of London; and Birkbeck graduate Ryuta Takagi, an international lawyer who completed an LLB in Law in 2019.
This event is ideal or prospective students interested in Economics, Finance, Business, and Law, offering valuable insights into Birkbeck’s programmes, research opportunities, and life as an international student in London.
Click on the link below to book your slot:
https://www.ukeducation.jp/events/open-day-birkbeck-university-of-london/
Dr Kenjiro Hori
Ken joined Birkbeck in 2004 after completing a PhD in Economics at the University of Cambridge. His main teaching has been on the MSc level, namely Microeconomics for MSc Economics and Financial Markets for MSc Finance, although he has also taught modules including Mathematical Finance and Quantitative Techniques.
Prior to his post-graduate studies, Ken graduated from the University of Cambridge in Mathematics and worked for the Industrial Bank of Japan (now Mizuho Bank) throughout the 1990s, first as a Financial Engineer in Tokyo and then as a Quantitative Analyst / Exotic Options Trader in the City of London. Ken is a Chartered Member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan.
Ken's main research area has progressed from Search Theory (his PhD topic) to incentive in banking (in particular relating to Contingent Convertible Bonds), to more recently, pension reform.
After many years as the Head of Department of Economics, Ken is now the Head of Education and Student Experience for the Faculty of Business and Law.
Contact name:
Sammie Wang