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JAPAN’S ENERGY POLICY AFTER THE FUKUSHIMA DISASTER<br />

Wolfson welcomed Naomi Hirose, Executive Vice-Chairman for Fukushima Affairs at the<br />

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), for a lecture on Japan’s Energy Policy after the<br />

Fukushima disaster. Mr Hirose, who has worked for TEPCO for four decades, set out his<br />

views and answered questions about Japan’s current energy policy.<br />

A MASTERPLAN FOR WOLFSON<br />

As Wolfson begins to consider the next phase in its development, we have contracted awardwinning<br />

architects Penoyre and Prasad to produce an architectural masterplan. This will look<br />

several decades into the future, and give the <strong>College</strong> an architectural context for any future<br />

development proposals.<br />

GANESHA SCULPTURE ON LOAN FROM THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM<br />

A masterpiece of Indian sculpture is now on view in <strong>College</strong>, the elephant-headed god<br />

Ganesha sitting on a lotus throne. He sits at the entrance to the Buttery, opposite the Library<br />

display cases.<br />

FEATURES<br />

Alumnus George Smith (middle) revisited memories from his Wolfson days, 50 years ago,<br />

together with Sir Tim Hitchens and Jonathan Michie, President of Kellogg <strong>College</strong>.<br />

Have you published a book, won a prize, or achieved<br />

something noteworthy? We would like to hear<br />

about your achievements. Please send the details to<br />

communications@wolfson.ox.ac.uk<br />

WOLFSON.OX.AC.UK<br />

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