Kyushu U CONNECT
Bringing our expertise to the world to inspire social change
Pilot study suggests an underused forestry resource could offer new value in aroma-based relaxation products
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 #248: Cellular responses to mechanical stimuli
Features
Articles showcasing our expertise, innovative education, and unique features
Toward future-ready food packaging where materials meet AI
Kyushu University researchers propose a framework for packaging that senses, learns, and acts, moving from a passive barrier into an active, AI-powered tool against food waste
Under pressure: How a deep-sea protein adapts to an extreme environment
Researchers uncover the molecular strategy that enables PoXeR, a light-driven protein found in deep-sea microorganisms, to adapt to extreme pressure
Saline Lakes: Overlooked Ecosystems with Global Conservation Value
International study published in Nature Communications highlights the biodiversity and ecosystem services of saline lakes
Using Japanese Igusa (rush grass) may enhance mood, stress resilience, and task engagement
EEG tests show that Igusa use is associated with increased activity in brain regions related to concentration and engagement
What happens when a shoreline scavenger consumes microplastics?
Multi-omics analysis reveals what happens in the gut of wharf roaches when they eat polystyrene
Pressure-eyes at night: Researchers find new mechanism that causes increase in internal eye pressure, and a possible new target for glaucoma treatment
Norepinephrine-induced RHOB is a key regulator of circadian intraocular pressure rhythm
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.
