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Bringing our expertise to the world to inspire social change

Researchers find the economic, social, and environmental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Japan’s international tourism industry

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Articles showcasing our expertise, innovative education, and unique features

An overlooked nuclear force helps keep matter stable An overlooked nuclear force helps keep matter stable

Scientists reveal that the three-nucleon force has a stronger than anticipated impact on the stability of an atom’s nucleus, with ramifications across astrophysics and quantum technology

Beyond 5G, accelerating the world of ultra-high-speed optical data transmission Beyond 5G, accelerating the world of ultra-high-speed optical data transmission

Researchers develop a new ultrahigh-speed optical modulator that can operate at more than 10 times the speed of current devices

Developer of the Natural Language Interface behind Apple’s Siri Developer of the Natural Language Interface behind Apple’s Siri

Babak Hodjat is known as the primary inventor of the natural language technology behind Apple's voice-controlled assistant, Siri. His unique approach to natural language interfaces enabled AIs to 'listen' to commands without needing to understand the entire language.

Are we ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robots? Are we ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robots?

The first book to focus on law, policy, and regulation in human-robot interaction is now available online.

Scientists uncover insights into neuron function by simultaneously measuring two key signals in living animals Scientists uncover insights into neuron function by simultaneously measuring two key signals in living animals

By simultaneously measuring membrane voltage and calcium levels in neurons, scientists reveal that these two signals encode different sensory information.

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Kyushu U Ito Campus

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.

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