Qdai-mail Tsushin ＃040
The e-mail magazine "Qdai-mail Tsushin" delivers campus news
every month.
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Friday, May 28, 2021
◆Notes on infectious disease control related to the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19) are posted on the University website.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/crisismanagement/riskmanagement/coronavirus
◆Issue 2 of the public relations magazine "CONNECT" has been published.
Online edition:
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/university/connect/issue2/index.html
PDF download:
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/university/publicity/publications/connect
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**Feature Article
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*Exploring the Mysteries of Ryugu from Kyushu
Commemorating Hayabusa2’s Return to Earth
Four Kyushu University researchers are involved in the particle research of
Hayabusa-returned samples.
This is just one example of Kyushu University excellence.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/university/features/exploring-the-mysteries-of-
ryugu
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**Topics
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*Kyushu University Young Scholar Symposium
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In March 2021, International Master’s Program (IMAP)・
International Doctorate (IDOC) Program at Kyushu University,
Kyushu University QR (Qdai-jump Research) Program,
and Kyushu University Institute for Asian and
Oceanian Studies (Q-AOS) Cultural Variation Cluster hosted
a series of online events via Zoom comprising two lectures
and an international symposium—"Crossing Borders:
Memory and Material in the Trans-Asian Context."
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/412
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*“Sweden-Japan Academic Network” open webinar
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On March 26, 2021, the "Sweden-Japan Academic Network" open webinar,
co-hosted by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
(JSPS) Stockholm Office, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA)
known as the organization awarding the Nobel Prizes,
and the Embassy of Japan in Sweden, took place to memorialise
the launch of the Kyushu University Stockholm Liaison Office.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/414
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*The Strategic Information and Communications R&D
Promotion Programme（SCOPE）has been adopted
by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
in Japan in FY2021.
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From January 8th to February 8th, Ministry of Internal Affairs and
Communications (MIC) had called for new proposals of Strategic
Information and Communications R&D Promotion Programme
(SCOPE) which is one of competitive funds in the information
and communication field, and this time 18 programs have been
adopted in Japan (34 applications in Japan).
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/415
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**Research
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*Effect of cool airflow on comfort more than just a feeling
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Could improving comfort and productivity be as simple as
changing the direction of your air conditioner vents during the summer?
Using a series of physiological measurements, a new study
from researchers at Kyushu University provides new experimental evidence
that this just might be the case.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/210
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*Cheap, non-toxic material for photoactive electronics
and chemistry in the spotlight
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Now, a group of material scientists from Tokyo Institute of Technology
and Kyushu University have collaborated to develop a cheaper and
non-toxic narrow-gap semiconductor material with potential ‘light-based’
or photofunctional applications, according to a recent study published
in Chemistry of Materials.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/211
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**Events
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*MIRAI 2.0 Research & Innovation Week 2021
Date: 2021.06.07 [Mon] 16:00 – 2021.06.11 [Fri] 19:00
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/195
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On June 7-11, 2021, MIRAI2.0, a collaboration between 19 Swedish
and Japanese universities, including Kyushu University,
will hold the MIRAI 2.0 Research and Innovation week.
The theme for the conference is "International collaboration
in a digital era – Fostering innovative minds for the future."
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