Kyushu U CONNECT
Bringing our expertise to the world to inspire social change
Utilizing rat muscle culture, researchers developed an antibody that prevents the age induced dysfunction of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a critical protein for skeletal muscle development, regeneration, and repair
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 #168: Prototype design of tools and containers for portable health clinic services in Bangladesh
Features
Articles showcasing our expertise, innovative education, and unique features
Building roots in glass, a bio-inspired approach to creating 3D microvascular networks using plants and fung
Kyushu University researchers develop new method for building complex 3D microfluidic networks in glass by growing plant roots and fungal hyphae in silica nanoparticles
Toward better surgical outcomes in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery
Evidence from a questionnaire administered to postoperative patients could settle an ongoing debate regarding best practices in total knee arthroplasty.
Improving energy production by boosting singlet fission process
Singlet fission can be promoted by chiral molecular self-assemblies that absorb light
Absolute numbers of women matter more than proportion for achieving gender equity in STEM
An international study visually highlights the level of gender equity in STEM fields, aiming to support the development of gender bias-free organizations.
Uncovering new regulatory mechanisms in embryo implantation
Researchers find that nuclear actin dynamics of the endometrial stroma cells in the womb affects decidualization, a critical step in proper embryo implantation during pregnancy
Unlocking the hidden potential of plants
Discover the Research: Article 5 – Akiko Maruyama, Faculty of Agriculture
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.
