Announcement on the selection of Kyushu University's next presidential candidate

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Kyushu University President Selection and Oversight Committee decided on Dr. Koichi Akashi (Senior Vice President and Research Professor) as the candidate for the next President and held a press conference.
The term of office of the next President will be six years, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2032. (Reappointment is not permitted.)

For the candidate’s biography and other related information, please refer to the Presidential Selection page at the link below.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/university/information/presidential_selection/