Qdai-mail Tsushin #090
The e-mail magazine "Qdai-mail Tsushin" delivers campus news every month.
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Friday, July 25, 2025
Kyushu U's CONNECT Issue 6: 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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* Kyushu University ranks in top 100 in three areas of Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025
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The latest results of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, released on June 18, highlight Kyushu University's significant achievements. These rankings assess the degree of social contribution of each university based on its efforts toward the internationally recognized Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and consist of a comprehensive overall ranking, as well as individual rankings by specific SDGs
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/643
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* QS World University Rankings 2026 results announced
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The QS World University Rankings 2026 were released on June 19, and Kyushu University was ranked 170th. This places the university within the top 15% of the 1,501 institutions from over 100 countries featured in this year's rankings. In addition, Kyushu University is ranked 7th among universities in Japan.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/644
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* Sweden Study Abroad & Career Fair held for first time in Fukuoka
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On June 16, 2025, Kyushu University and the Embassy of Sweden in Japan co-hosted an event called the "Sweden Study Abroad & Career Fair in Fukuoka" at fabbitGG Acros Fukuoka in Tenjin, Fukuoka.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/646
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**Discover the Research
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* Support systems that relieve the strain of medical care and parenting
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For many researchers, inspiration doesn't just come from curiosity—it's born out of personal struggle and lived experience. Professor Shoko Miyauchi of the Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering is one such researcher. Motivated by the frustrations and anxieties she encountered during her own parenting experience, she has developed systems to support families with childcare needs. We sat down with Miyauchi to hear about her current research and future goals.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/research/information/discover-research/008_miyauchi
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* A race against time: The challenge of preserving languages before they vanish
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As local languages continue to disappear, Associate Professor Natsuko Nakagawa from the Faculty of Humanities is dedicated to documenting and preserving them while uncovering the linguistic principles hidden within. She also harnesses digital technology, collaborating closely with local communities to ensure the transmission of their language and culture. We spoke with Nakagawa about the allure of linguistics and the field of digital humanities.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/research/information/discover-research/007_nakagawa
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**Research
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* Uncovering the mechanism behind dual-end cleavage in transfer RNAs
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Precursor transfer RNAs (pre-tRNAs) are early forms of tRNAs that need precise trimming at both ends to become active for protein production. Bacteria and archaea use small enzymes called "HARPs" to achieve this cleavage, but how exactly this happens remains unclear. Now, researchers from Kyushu University have uncovered that HARPs form a star-shaped complex of 12 units, enabling it to perform both 5' and 3' end cleavages—conferring it "dual-functionality."
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/342
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* Beetles under climate stress lay larger male eggs: Wolbachia infection drives adaptive reproduction strategy in response to rising temperature and CO₂
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The azuki bean beetle is a common pest of stored beans and peas. Researchers at Kyushu University have found that when beetles infected with Wolbachia bacteria are exposed to elevated temperature and carbon dioxide they tend to produce larger eggs to enhance the survivability of their offspring. Interestingly, these larger eggs gave rise only to male larvae.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/344
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**Notice
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* Launch of "Navigate the Globe": One-stop portal for study abroad and international exchange initiatives
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the "Navigate the Globe" portal site, an all-in-one guide to study abroad programs and international experiences by Kyushu University's International Education Navigation Center (iNavi).
The website aims to present Kyushu University's diverse study abroad programs and international exchange initiatives in an accessible and systematic format that prioritizes students' needs.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/notices/view/506
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**Event
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* [Call for Participation!] Special Lecture by Mahathir bin Mohamad
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Date: 2025.8.6 [Wed] 14:00 – 15:45
Let's explore our shared future through the lens of Japan–Malaysia relations!
We are honored to welcome Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, for a special commemorative lecture.
This event celebrates the conferral of an Honorary Doctorate from Kyushu University to Dr. Mahathir.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/572
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* FY2025 the 5th I²CNER Seminar
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Date: 2025.8.21 [Thu] 16:00 – 17:00
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I²CNER) will hold the 5th I²CNERSeminar for FY2025 by inviting Professor. Sushanta Mitra (Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada).
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/573
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*Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar Series
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Date: Every Wednesday 12:10 – 12:50
Every Wednesday during lunch, learn about research related to SDGs in Asian and Oceanian regions and expand your research network at the Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar Series. The webinar is free, available in English and Japanese, and open to everyone!
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events?tag_id=2
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