Waseda University Podcasts: Rigorous Research, Real Impact
Waseda University Podcasts: Rigorous Research, Real Impact
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On “Rigorous Research, Real Impact”, seven knowledgeable Waseda University researchers active in the fields of the social sciences and the humanities casually converse 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 short 15 to 30 minute episodes.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics such as gender diversity in executive roles, skilled migration policies, central bank digital currencies, cultural influences in fantasy gaming, and the effects of populism on democracy. For example, one episode discusses why women are increasingly appointed as Chief Human Relations Officers in the US while remaining underrepresented in other executive settings, and another explores the social constructs around skill in migration.
“Rigorous Research, Real Impact” showcases knowledgeable Waseda University researchers active in the fields of the social sciences and the humanities. From Season 3, which began streaming on Sept. 9, 2026, guests converse casually with charismatic Waseda student hosts about their areas of expertise. In short 15 to 20 minute episodes, they discuss how their research intersects with current social debates and trending news and talk about their experiences teaching in Waseda’s English-based degree programs.
In this episode of “Rigorous Research, Real Impact,” Assistant Professor Shahida Pervin of Waseda University’s School of Political Science and Economics discusses Japan’s changing labor and migration landscape and the economic and social questions surrounding the movement of people across borders. Drawing on her research in empirical economics, she shares her thoughts on why people migrate, the challenges Japan faces as it responds to labor shortages, and how research and evidence can contribute to a better understanding of migration. She also introduces her approach to teaching economics at Waseda, where students learn quantitative methods and apply them to real-world data and current economic issues.
About the Guest: Shahida Pervin is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University. Before joining Waseda University in April 2024, she was an Adjunct Faculty member at Meiji Gakuin University and a researcher at several research organizations, including the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). Her primary research interests include labor economics, development economics, and empirical and experimental economics. She is also interested in macroeconomic issues, food security, and agricultural economics.
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