Kyushu U CONNECT
Bringing our expertise to the world to inspire social change
Yuichi Kano has digitally archived beautiful and detailed 3D models of over 1,400 animals and plants, all openly available to the public for free, use bio-photogrammetry.
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
Video highlights from “What You Can Do for the Environment”
Researchers and students connected with the general public on environmental issues at the first event organized by the Kyushu U Connect team.
Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar Series
Learn about research related to SDGs in Asian and Oceanian and expand your research network
Features
Articles showcasing our expertise, innovative education, and unique features
In the wake of fire, authenticity in the spotlight: Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and Shuri-jô Castle
The fire in the heart of Europe provided a breakthrough in the discussion of authenticity of cultural heritage after traumatic events.
Scientists count electric charges in a single catalyst nanoparticle down to the electron
Tenfold improvement in the sensitivity of electron holography reveals the net charge in a single platinum nanoparticle with a precision of just one electron, providing fundamental information for developing future catalysts.
A little strain goes a long way in reducing fuel cell performance
Small changes in crystal structure at the interface between materials in ceramic fuel cells linked to drastic changes in conductivity that must be overcome to improve performance.
Reimagining inbound programs with Japan in Today's World alumni
“Come here, immerse yourself, travel, and make friends. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Ran Zwigenberg of Kyushu U’s inbound exchange programs, which he joined in 2004 and 2005.
Small molecules, giant (surface) potential
Researchers create organic molecules that spontaneously align on a surface to generate controlled electric fields that could improve OLED performance and lead to new devices.
Indigenous dancers in blue jeans
Discovery of oil, Indigenous dance, and two different paths to tradition taken in Alaska.
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.
