Kyushu U CONNECT
Bringing our expertise to the world to inspire social change
Ancient proteins reveal hidden aspects of technical and symbolic behaviors of early humans
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 #252: Unraveling the powers of green tea
Features
Articles showcasing our expertise, innovative education, and unique features
AI helps reveal what sustainability issues companies emphasize
Kyushu University researchers analyzed 1,623 annual securities reports from 340 Japanese food and beverage companies to uncover which environmental, social and governance issues they emphasize
How to head into VR without wearing a headset
Kyushu University researchers rethink the ‘mounted’ default in head-mounted displays, using aerial imaging optics to propose a new way to enter virtual reality simply by sitting down
A new metal-free and water-soluble molecule that can produce fluorescence and be used as MRI contrast material
Researchers modify luminescent organic radicals to develop water-soluble compounds that have dual use as fluorescence material and MRI contrast material
Investigating the underlying mechanisms of magnetic reconnection in space weather events
Experiments reveal that the rate at which magnetic fields release energy is controlled by the local physics of reconnection layer
Japanese Hinoki root essential oil may support better sleep at home
Pilot study suggests an underused forestry resource could offer new value in aroma-based relaxation products
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
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.
