Kyushu U CONNECT
Bringing our expertise to the world to inspire social change
Spotlight
Kyushu U CONNECT
Bringing our expertise to the world to inspire social change
Outreach
Conversations, talks, and activities bridging the university and the public
Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar Series
Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar #243: The Neuroscience of Motor Learning
Features
Articles showcasing our expertise, innovative education, and unique features
How 'smart' hydrogel packaging tells you if your food is still fresh
By fixing a natural pigment onto a metal-organic framework, Kyushu University researchers developed a self-healing hydrogel that reliably signals spoilage through color change while extending food shelf life
Inter-filamentary diffuse gas flows replenish dense filaments and sustain gas accretion onto hubs, promoting massive star formation
Researchers reveal that diffuse gas surrounding dense filaments significantly contributes to the growth of star-forming hubs
Selective microwave heating speeds bamboo-to-hydrogen fuel conversion
Experiments reveal microwaves create localized hot spots on catalyst particles, boosting biomass conversion and paving the way for electrified, low-carbon chemical manufacturing
Scientists find compound that may help muscles stay strong as we age
The compound strengthens HGF, a protein that helps activate muscle repair, offering hope for future treatments of age-related muscle loss in humans and pets
Plasma Agriculture makes strides towards super-seeding conventional methods
Researchers review the latest results and understanding of mechanisms behind this new field of research where seeds show higher yields and resilience following flash treatment in low-temperature plasma
Thin-film electronics that can move and become their own connectors
Researchers develop prototype thin-film electronics that can dock and undock themselves
Magazine
Annual magazine providing an overview of what is happening at Kyushu U
About
Kyushu University has been one of Japan’s leading research-oriented institutes of higher education since its founding in 1911. Home to around 19,000 students and 8,000 faculty and staff, Kyushu U's world-class research centers cover a wide range of study areas and research fields, from the humanities and arts to engineering and medical sciences.
Its multiple campuses—including the largest in Japan—are located around Fukuoka City, a coastal metropolis on the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu that is frequently ranked among the world’s most livable cities and historically known as a gateway to Asia.
Kyushu U Connect is your portal for content and events aiming to better connect Kyushu U with society.
Curated by the Kyushu U international public relations team, this page features links—picked mainly from the Kyushu U website—to information highlighting research, education, and outreach happening at Kyushu U with a focus on how it will impact society and, hopefully, you.
If you have activities to tell us about, suggestions about what you want to see more of, or any other tips for this page, please contact us at sysintlkh (at) jimu.kyushu-ac.jp.
