"HU Constellation Program"
Hokkaido University will implement the "HU Constellation Program (HU Constellation)" from fiscal year 2026 as a new initiative. This program will consolidate various educational programs scattered throughout the university, which are designed to provide knowledge, versatility, and practical skills that complement specialized education, into a large framework called the "HU Constellation Program," making them visible as a unified framework for the university. The aim is to clearly show students the themes and areas that we want them to learn as "specialization + α," and to encourage proactive and broad learning. Below is an overview of the "Sustainability Program," an educational program of the HU Constellation.
"Sustainability Program"
Based on Hokkaido University's "University Philosophies" (Frontier Spirit, Global Perspectives, All-Round Education, Practical Learning) and "HU VISION 2030 (pursuit of sustainability)," we cultivate the next generation of talent who will become "creators of a sustainable society" by acquiring expertise in their respective academic fields, learning through interdisciplinary educational programs, and participating in social co-creation opportunities. This will enable them to develop the following four abilities (literacy, skills, and mindset) and put them into practice.
Abilities that can be acquired
- Sustainability Literacy (Basic Knowledge and Application Skills for SDGs and Sustainability)
- Communication skills (communication, teamwork, leadership)
- Sustainable social design capabilities (creativity and a challenging spirit to co-create a diverse and sustainable well-being society)
- Social ethics (the ability to cultivate a spirit of social ethics and social contribution)
Participation requirements
An examination will be held at the end of the first semester for those wishing to participate in the Sustainability Program. Passing this examination is a requirement for participation. Details of the examination will be communicated via ELMS email through "Learning at Hokkaido University." Credits earned before passing the examination will also be valid for this program.
Completion Requirements
You must earn a total of 12 or more credits from the courses designated by the Sustainability Program, fulfilling the credit requirements.
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion, participants will be awarded an "Open Badge."
Implementing body
サステイナビリティ推進機構（SDGs事業推進部門）
問合先(mail)：contact@sustainability.hokudai.ac.jp
Course subjects
Required subjects: Select from subjects registered in the Sustainability Program Database (SPDB).