Qdai-mail Tsushin #081
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Friday, October 25, 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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* Kyushu University and University of Antwerp launch innovative joint degree program
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Kyushu University's Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences (IGSES) and the University of Antwerp's Faculty of Science in Belgium will launch a new joint degree program for doctoral students. The program, called the "Kyushu University-University of Antwerp International Collaborative Program in Engineering Science," will start in April 2025.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/view/595
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**Discover the Research
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* Understanding the mechanisms of environmental change caused by extraterrestrial impact events
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What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? The first thing that might come to mind is a meteorite hitting into the Earth. Assistant Professor Honami Sato, a geologist at the Faculty of Science, studies impact-derived deposits to understand the mechanisms of environmental change on the Earth. We spoke with Sato about her research for the field work and also her fascination with geology.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/research/information/discover-research/004_sato
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*Unlocking the hidden potential of plants
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Plants produce organic compounds from surrounding inorganic matter, and in turn, animals—including humans—live off the organic matter that these plants create. We spoke to Professor Akiko Maruyama from the Faculty of Agriculture to learn more about the essential nutrients required by plants, which support life on Earth, and her fascination with plant science research.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/research/information/discover-research/003_maruyama
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**Research
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*Keeping it together: How calcium signals help cells bury their dead neighbors
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Dying cells are typically expelled from epithelial sheets to prevent foreign substances and microorganisms from entering, but the mechanism underlying this process is unclear. A recent study by researchers from Japan has revealed a calcium-mediated mechanism essential for surrounding cells to expel an adjacent dying cell. Their findings clarify various aspects of this intricate process, which could enhance our understanding of epithelial pathologies such as atopic dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/304
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*Zebrafish as a model for studying rare genetic disease
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Nager syndrome (NS) is an extremely rare disease that causes developmental problems and anomalies in facial bone structures and limbs. While the causative gene is known, its underlying mechanisms remain obscure. Researchers from Japan employed genetically engineered zebrafish and found that the mutation in the gene that causes NS, suppresses the Fgf8 levels. This, in turn, affects the expression pattern of a critical cell population called neural crest cells in facial development.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/305
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*Uncovering new regulatory mechanisms in embryo implantation
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To build a suitable cellular environment for the implantation of a fertilized egg, endometrial stroma cells (ESCs) in the womb differentiate into decidual cells in a process known as decidualization. Researchers found that the actin in the ESC nucleus dynamically changes during this process, revealing a new critical mechanism that may contribute to better understanding and treatment of implantation failure.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/researches/view/306
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**Events
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*Japan-Vietnam Symposium on Semiconductors, Innovation, and Human Resource Development
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Date: 2024.10.29 [Tue] 10:00 – 2024.10.30 [Wed] 20:00
Kyushu University's Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences (IGSES) will host the "Japan-Vietnam Symposium on Semiconductors, Innovation, and Human Resource Development" on October 29 and 30, 2024. This event is in collaboration with Vietnam’s top three technical universities (Hanoi University of Science and Technology, University of Transport and Communications, and University of Information Technology) and the Human Resources Development & Employment Organization.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/509
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*The 33rd Hot Spring Harbor International Symposium
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Date: 2024.10.29 [Tue] 10:00 – 2024.10.30 [Wed] 16:15
The Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University, will hold the "33rd Hot Spring Harbor International Symposium" as follows: This symposium, titled "Cutting-Edge Research and Technology in Stem Cells and Reprogramming," will feature lectures by renowned researchers from Japan and abroad on the latest research in stem cells and reprogramming. Additionally, we have research presentations by researchers from the Medical Institute of Bioregulation. We sincerely look forward to your participation.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/503
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*FY2024 5th I²CNER Seminar
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Date: 2024.10.30 [Wed] 10:00 – 11:00
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I²CNER) at Kyushu University will hold the 5th I²CNER Seminar for FY2024 by inviting Professor Ken-ichi Shimizu from the Institute for Catalysis, Hokkaido University. We look forward to your participation.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/502
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*Virtual Study Fair at Kyushu University
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Date: 2024.11.01 [Fri] 16:00 – 18:00
We are pleased to announce that the Virtual Study Fair will be held on Friday, November 1, at 4:00 pm (JST). This is an annual online event designed to provide participants with useful information regarding the University's international graduate courses (taught fully in English).
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/506
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*Join us for Asia Week 2024
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Date: 2024.11.05 [Tue] – 2024.11.09 [Sat]
Kyushu University is pleased to announce that the fourth annual "Kyushu University Asia Week 2024" will take place from Tuesday, November 5 to Saturday, November 9. This year, under the theme "Sharing Cultures-Enhancing Peace and Friendship," we will host a variety of events, including lectures, young poster presentations (Asia Oceania Award), a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) special program and a special Brown Bag Seminar.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/508
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*IAS-FRIS Symposium on Social Robots and Ethical Design
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Date: 2024.11.14 [Thu] 09:30 – 17:00
The symposium aims to discuss the use of AI ethics standardization in the governance of social robots, specifically examining the challenges of regulating AI-enabled technologies due to the rapid pace of legislative processes. Additionally, we explore regulatory frameworks that rely on non-binding, flexible AI ethics standards to ensure stakeholders can manage the risks of ethical, legal, and societal impacts (ELSI) from the perspective of ethical design.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/505
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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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