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Rigorous Research, Real Impact

Waseda University launched Season 1 of its first ever English-language academic podcast on November 5, 2024. It was renewed for a second season, which began streaming on September 23, 2025.<br><br>‟Rigorous Research, Real Impact” is available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube, with a new episode uploaded every two weeks.
Waseda University English Language Podcast
Waseda University launched Season 1 of its first ever English-language academic podcast on November 5, 2024. It was renewed for a second season, which began streaming on September 23, 2025.

‟Rigorous Research, Real Impact” is available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube, with a new episode uploaded every two weeks.

For Season 1 of the “Rigorous Research, Real Impact” English language podcast series, seven knowledgeable Waseda researchers active in the fields of the social sciences and the humanities casually conversed with the MC about their recent, rigorously conducted research, the positive impact it has on society, and their thoughts on working in Japan at Waseda in 20 to 40 minute episodes.

Season 2, in turn, features eight expert Waseda researchers talking with PhD students about their impactful research in the humanities/social sciences, their experience working in Japan at Waseda, and the merits of the English-based degree programs they are a part of. Short 15-minutes episodes cover a range of themes that include legendary game designer Hideo Kojima, territorial disputes in Northeast Asia, and hybrid peacebuilding.

It’s the perfect choice for international listeners considering attending university in Japan, current students contemplating further study in graduate school, and researchers looking to make the move to Japan and work for a university that stresses the importance of interdisciplinary approaches.

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