Qdai-mail Tsushin #092
The e-mail magazine "Qdai-mail Tsushin" delivers campus news every month.
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Friday, September 26, 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 hosts University of Queensland students for three-week industry experience program
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From June 27 to July 18, 2025, the School of Engineering at Kyushu University welcomed 22 students from the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia, for the University of Queensland–Japan Program for Industry Experience (UQ-JPIE).
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/652
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* Kyushu University holds the Kyushu U 3MT Competition 2025 Award Ceremony ~~~~~~~~~~
On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the award ceremony for the Kyushu U Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2025 was held at Shiiki Hall, Ito Campus. In addition to the three award winners, their supervisors, Professor Kenji Iwata (Executive Vice President), Professor Natalie Konomi (Vice President), and Mr. Kozo Matsukawa (Director of the International Affairs Department) attended the ceremony.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/653
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* UPWARDS Summer Program at Kyushu University brings US–Japan students together for semiconductor research
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From Tuesday, July 29 to Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering at Kyushu University hosted the University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS) Summer Program, welcoming ten students from five U.S. universities: the University of Washington, Virginia Tech, Boise State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Rochester Institute of Technology.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/654
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* Special lecture by former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, held at Kyushu University
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On August 6, 2025, Kyushu University hosted a special lecture by Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, at the Shiiki Concert Hall on the Ito Campus. The event was held in commemoration of the conferment of an honorary doctorate from Kyushu University upon Dr. Mahathir.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/655
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**Research
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* Yogurt and hot spring bathing show a promising combination for gut health
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While both yogurt and hot spring bathing have been reported to positively influence the gut environment, the health effects of their combination had not been investigated. The researchers demonstrated that combining yogurt intake with hot spring bathing may have even greater beneficial effects on the gut microbiota and defecation status than yogurt alone.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/349
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* As the atmosphere changes, so will its response to geomagnetic storms
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Rising concentrations of carbon dioxide in the upper atmosphere will change the way geomagnetic storms impact Earth, with potential implications for thousands of orbiting satellites, according to new research led by scientists at the US. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) in collaboration with Kyushu University.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/350
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* Scientists use Lego to print custom food for swallowing disorders
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Using Lego Mindstorms EV3, researchers from Kyushu University have developed a new 3D bioprinting method that can customize the texture, adhesiveness, and water retention of protein-based emulsion gels for dysphagia diets using controlled radiofrequency and microwave energy.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/351
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* Boosting fuel cell efficiency with water vapor
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Hydration significantly boosts ion conductivity in Ba7Nb4MoO20, a promising ceramic electrolyte candidate for low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells. But its origin and mobile ionic species were unresolved issues. Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo, in collaboration with Kyushu University, found that exposure to water vapor enhances oxide-ion mobility by increasing interstitial oxygen ions, nearly doubling the oxide-ion conductivity at 500 °C. The findings of this study could advance the development of efficient and durable fuel cells for clean energy applications.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/352
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* Scientists create a mathematical model that explains esophageal motility disorders
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Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have developed a mathematical model that recreates the muscle movements of the esophagus that occur during swallowing. The model, reported in Royal Society Open Science, also replicates muscle dynamics seen in various esophageal motility disorders, revealing insights into their underlying causes and opening up new avenues for treatment.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/353
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**Notice
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* Associate Professor Kiyoshi Miyata from the Faculty of Science has been selected for the 2025 Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
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On September 5, 2025, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship (AYSF) officially announced the new cohort of twelve AYS Fellows as the fellowship recipients in the 2025 selection round. These accomplished early-career scientists from across Asia have been chosen for their exceptional scientific contributions and potential in their respective fields.
Associate Professor Kiyoshi Miyata from Kyushu University's Faculty of Science was awarded the fellowship for his research in photophysics, material science, laser spectroscopy, molecular science, and optoelectronics.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/notices/view/513
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* Kyushu University launches Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute
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On October 1, 2025, Kyushu University will launch the Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute, a new hub dedicated to researching the unexplored frontier between quantum science and space science. Bringing together researchers from inside and outside the university, the institute will foster interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing both fundamental and applied science.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/notices/view/514
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**Event
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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.
*Kyudai PAL details and registration link are available here
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/university/graduate/kyupal
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