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Qdai-mail Tsushin #098
The e-mail magazine "Qdai-mail Tsushin" delivers campus news every month.
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Friday, March 27, 2026
Kyushu U's CONNECT Issue 7: 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 Forum "KYUDAI NOW" in Manila, Philippines
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The Kyushu University Forum "KYUDAI NOW" was held in Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, which is first time of KYUDAI NOW in the Philippines. The forum aims to showcase Kyushu University's latest research across various disciplines, strengthen connections with its alumni, and build networks with individuals engaged in education, industry, and local government in both Philippines and Japan. The event gathered over 130 participants, including Kyushu University alumni, individuals with study experience in Japan or aspirations to study there, professionals from private companies, and members of academia.
https://q-aos.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/events_view.php?cId=2506
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* Kyushu University Energy Week 2026
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Kyushu University held "Kyushu University Energy Week 2026" over five days from Monday, January 26 to Friday, January 30, 2026.
Marking its 10th anniversary, this year’s event was held under the theme of "Energy Intelligence Beyond Borders: The Future Supply Chains in a New Era of Global Competition."
We invited distinguished speakers from Japan and abroad and organized various events in collaboration with energy-related organizations both inside and outside the university.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/693
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* Kyushu University Forum "KYUDAI NOW Singapore"
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On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, Kyushu University held the second KYUDAI NOW Forum in Singapore. The forum attracted approximately 140 registrations from a wide range of participants, including Kyushu University alumni, local university stakeholders and students, and representatives from Japanese and Singaporean companies, and was successfully conducted with strong attendance and engagement.
https://q-aos.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/events_view.php?cId=2657
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**Research
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* Missing geomagnetic reversals in the geomagnetic reversal history
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An international research team, including Kyushu University and other institutions across Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States applied an adaptive-bandwidth kernel density estimation (AKDE) method to estimate reversal frequency while accounting for the uneven temporal spacing of events. The researchers identified four distinct dips in the new reversal frequency model following the Cretaceous Normal Superchron, which lasted from approximately 121 to 83 million years ago. This finding supports the interpretation that smoother, long-term variations more closely represent the underlying behavior of the geodynamo and suggests that the dips may contain missing reversals. The study provides promising candidates for future investigations and advances understanding of the long-term behavior of Earth’s magnetic field and the dynamics of the deep Earth.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/378
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* Gray screens and loading delays cut gaming time by 30%
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Excessive mobile gaming is raising concerns about health and sleep, but research from Kyushu University suggests that small changes can help. In a global study involving over 80,000 players, the team found that grayscale visuals and loading delays encourage users to reduce playtime naturally. When combined with a 10-second delay, grayscale reduced daily playtime by 30.8% and retention by 40.4%. The team calls on developers to adopt these insights to create healthier digital spaces.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/379
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* Researchers capture thermal fluctuations in polymer segments for the first time
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Polymer-based adhesives are essential for bonding lightweight materials used in transportation; however, how individual polymer chains behave at solid interfaces has remained unclear. In a recent study, researchers from Japan used atomic force microscopy to directly visualize the motions of individual segments in isolated polymer chains adsorbed on a solid surface. Their findings reveal new dynamics that challenge conventional assumptions of how polymers interact with surfaces, paving the way to innovative molecular design strategies.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/373
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* A new reagent makes living brains transparent for deeper, non-invasive imaging
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Real-time deep brain imaging can unlock new insights into how the brain works. Japanese researchers have developed SeeDB-Live, the first non-invasive optical clearing agent for living tissues. By adding albumin—a common blood protein—to the culture medium, the reagent renders tissue transparent without altering cellular functions, enabling observation of tissue-wide dynamics, including those in deep regions. Researchers hope the technique can contribute to both fundamental biological research and drug screening using living tissues.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/375
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**Notice
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* Call for Papers "iSRED 2026"
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Kyushu University Institute for Advanced Study is pleased to announce that it will host the International Symposium on Social Robots and Ethical Design (iSRED) and is now accepting submissions. The symposium will be chaired by Associate Professor Yueh Hsuan Weng of the Inamori Frontier Program, who holds a cross-appointment at the Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences at Tohoku University.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/notices/view/529
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**Events
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* Regarding the Special Lecture by Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Laureate Professor Bruce A. Beutler ~Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative~
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Date: 2026.04.21 [Tue] 10:30 – 16:00
We are pleased to welcome Professor Bruce A. Beutler, recipient of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, to our hospital campus for a lecture and panel discussion.
This will be a valuable opportunity to hear directly from a world-renowned scientist, and we look forward to your participation.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/626
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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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** Introduction to Alumni Platform "Kyudai PAL"(Free registration)
"Kyudai PAL" (abbreviated as KyuPAL) is a closed online platform where alumni and current students can easily connect with friends and the university
In addition to interacting with other members in communities organized by graduation department, industry, and club, members can receive news about the university and information about alumni events, send direct messages, and participate in group chats with other users.
*Registration application, Kyudai PAL details here(Free registration)
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/university/graduate/kyupal
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