Qdai-mail Tsushin #082
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Friday, November 22, 2024
Kyushu U's CONNECT Issue 5: Our annual English university magazine is available from the link below!
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/university/publicity/publications/connect
Kyushu U Connect: Keep up to date on how Kyushu U is engaging with society.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/university/connect/
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**Topics
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*Signing ceremony for inter-university exchange agreement with Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
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On August 19, 2024, a delegation led by President Tatsuro Ishibashi visited Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) to sign an inter-university exchange agreement. Vice President Professor Koichi Akashi, who also serves as the Dean of the School of Medicine, attended the ceremony with six other faculty and administrative staff members.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/598
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*Kyushu U places in 301-350 bracket in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
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On October 9, 2024, Times Higher Education (THE), a British higher education magazine, released the World University Rankings 2025. The overall ranking was determined by their methodology, which assessed five key areas: education, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook. As in the previous year, Kyushu University was ranked in the 301-350 bracket out of 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories, placing seventh among Japanese universities.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/600
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*Students from Kyushu University complete APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship program
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Four students from Kyushu University participated in the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) SDG Education for Global Citizenship program. The program lasted for three months, during which the students completed a series of activities. Selected through an internal screening process, the students overcame difficulties in this demanding program and achieved significant learning outcomes, closely collaborating with fellow students from six participating universities.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/599
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*Kyushu University Medical Technology students visit Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University
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From September 22-29, 2024, four undergraduate students from the Medical Technology course at Kyushu University's School of Medicine visited Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University in Sweden.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/601
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*Revival After Five Years Post-COVID! “Cooking Challenge（料理交歓会）” Hosted by Dazaifu Tenmangu and Kyushu University Foreign Student Association
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On Sunday, October 27, 2024, the 49th Cooking Challenge（料理交歓会） was held at Nakamura Gakuen University, co-hosted by Dazaifu Tenmangu and the Kyushu University Foreign Student Association (KUFSA).
https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/en/news/32432.html
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*【Report】2024 WPI Symposium & Summer School took place in Göttingen
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The International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER) at Kyushu University, in collaboration with the University of Göttingen, Germany, hosted the 2024 WPI Symposium & Summer School in Göttingen "Energy Research for a Carbon Neutral Future" from October 14 to 18, 2024.
https://i2cner.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/news/12605/
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*Kyushu University Commencement Fall 2024
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On September 25, 2024, the Kyushu University Commencement Fall 2024 was held at Shiiki Hall, Ito Campus. The university conferred degrees to 461 students, including 66 bachelor's degrees, 204 master's degrees, 2 professional degrees, and 189 doctoral degrees.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/606
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*Kyushu University Opening Ceremony Fall 2024
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On October 1, 2024, the Kyushu University Opening Ceremony Fall 2024 was held at Shiiki Hall, Ito Campus, welcoming 442 students in total from across the globe. The attendees included 43 undergraduate students, 148 master's students, 180 doctoral students, and 71 students enrolled in Kyushu University's international programs—Japan in Today's World (JTW) and Japanese Language and Culture Course (JLCC).
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/607
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*Kyushu University Forum "KYUDAI NOW" in Indonesia
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The Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies (Q-AOS) held the Kyushu University Forum "KYUDAI NOW" at the Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB) in Indonesia on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. This was the third time the forum was held in Indonesia, following Jakarta in January 2023 and Yogyakarta in August 2023.
https://q-aos.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/kyudai_now/6003/
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*Connecting science and society: Sixth Japan SciCom Forum conference held at Kyushu University
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On October 22-23, Kyushu University hosted the sixth annual Japan SciCom Forum conference (JSF 2024), bringing together 73 science communicators, researchers and students from Japan and abroad.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/609
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**Features
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*Kyushu University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign strengthen partnership with two-week summer program for students
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From August 13 to 26, 11 Kyushu University students—six from the School of Agriculture, one from the Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, and four from the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation (ISI)—participated in a study program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign focusing on the agriculture, environment, and the people of Illinois.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/608
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*Reshaping perceptions of disability through parasports
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As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games heated up this summer, it created a valuable opportunity to focus on individuals with physical disabilities. We spoke with Associate Professor Wakaki Uchida from Kyushu University's Faculty of Human-Environment Studies, an expert in sport and exercise psychology and individual psychology. She researches how disability is viewed in our society and explores ways to support individuals with acquired disabilities. We also spoke with Mitsuya Tanaka, a graduate student supervised by Professor Uchida and a member of Japan's national para taekwondo team, who competed in both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/605
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**Research
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*Absolute numbers of women matter more than proportion for achieving gender equity in STEM
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Researchers proposed a new method for quantitatively assessing the gender-neutral academic climate by evaluating scholarly output alongside the proportion and absolute number of women faculty members. Findings suggest that merely increasing the proportion of women in STEM is insufficient. Alternatively, the absolute number of women faculty within each department significantly impacts their research achievements, emphasizing the importance of fostering networks within the women academic community.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/307
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*Improving energy production by boosting singlet fission process
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Singlet fission (SF) is an exciton amplification phenomenon in which two triplet excitons are generated from a singlet exciton produced by the absorption of a single photon in chromophores. A team of researchers from Kyushu University has demonstrated that SF can be promoted by introducing chirality and controlling chromophore orientation and arrangement. Their innovative study is expected to promote diverse applications in energy science, quantum, and information materials science, photocatalysis, solar cells, and life science.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/308
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*Toward better surgical outcomes in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery
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When performing a knee replacement surgery or total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than replicating the patient's original alignment. To understand which approach is better, researchers from Kyushu University have conducted a post-operation questionnaire comparing patient-reported outcomes to changes in knee alignment before and after surgery. Their findings may improve current surgical guidelines and patients' long-term quality of life.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/309
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**Events
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*FY2024 6th I²CNER Seminar
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Date: 2024.11.26 [Tue] 10:50 – 12:00
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I²CNER) will hold the 6th I²CNER Seminar for FY2024 by inviting Prof. Kazuhiro Nogita from the University of Queensland. We look forward to your participation.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/513
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*Fall 2024 World Cuisine @Big Orange Restaurant
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Date: 2024.10.28 [Mon] 11:30 – 2024.11.29 [Fri] 14:00
Big Orange Restaurant at Kyushu University's Ito Campus will be hosting "World Cuisine" from Monday, October 28, to Friday, November 29, 2024. This event will feature dishes introduced by international students, who are familiar with their home country's cuisine, and Japanese students, who have experienced unforgettable local food during their study abroad. These dishes will be offered as part of the Big Orange Restaurant's menu, changing weekly.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/510
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*WPI-SKCM² and WPI-I²CNER Joint Research Symposium
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Date: 2024.12.17 [Tue] 09:00 – 18:00
The International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I²CNER) at Kyushu University and the International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM²) at Hiroshima University are pleased to present a Joint Research Symposium. The event will include a day of talks followed by a poster session, showcasing the latest research from both institutes. It will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at I²CNER Hall, Ito Campus, Kyushu University, and will also be streamed online. We look forward to your participation.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/516
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