Kyushu U CONNECT
Bringing our expertise to the world to inspire social change
Edible coating made from lipid-rich material extracted from discarded banana peels helps in postharvest preservation of cherry tomatoes
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 #255: "Kampo Medicine Approaches to the Treatment of Medically Unexplained Symptoms”
Features
Articles showcasing our expertise, innovative education, and unique features
An AI system that reconstructs aerodynamic shapes and predicts their performance
New AI system links performance predictions to geometry, and could help engineers compare aerodynamic designs more efficiently
The softening of an embryo’s nucleus after the very first division is critical for further development
Researchers find that nuclear softening at an embryo's two-cell stage is vital for major zygotic gene activation and proper embryonic development
Even substitute PFAS cause metabolic stress in zebrafish embryos
PFBS (Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid) exposure leads to genetic, metabolic, and morphological disruptions in zebrafish embryos
Small histone differences help shape gene regulation during sperm development
Researchers show that H3mm15, a histone differing from H3.3 at just three amino acids, has distinct chromatin properties and supports normal sperm development in mice
A smart packaging film that ‘lights up’ under UV as meat loses freshness
Made with milk protein and modified plant pigments, a new packaging film uses color changes and fluorescence to monitor freshness in refrigerated mutton
No neuralyzer needed. Identifying the molecular pathways and the circuit that triggers forgetting in C. eleganse
Researchers find the molecular and neural mechanisms that cause C. elegans to actively and selectively forget specific odors
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.
