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Uekusa Gakuen University to Establish New School of Nursing in April 2025! Nursing with Practical Skills through Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with National Hospital Organization Chiba Medical Center
In April 2025, Uekusa Gakuen University will have a new nursing school. The school vision is to "realize a symbiotic society that embraces everyone kindly" (future […]
Edogawa University's education creates an environment that supports learning and encourages students' motivation to learn by "getting to know and engaging with students"
25 minutes from Akihabara by Tsukuba Express. About 6 minutes by school bus from "Nagareyama Otakanomori" station in Chiba prefecture, which has been rapidly developing in recent years.
Which universities are considered to be "making great strides"? We investigated how many consecutive years they have established new departments, reorganized, or relocated campuses.
The general selection early exams for private universities have been held, and the final number of applications has been announced. The number of applicants for the general selection is coming in early for top universities.
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Kio University investigates local factors that promote social participation in physical activities among frail elderly people living in the community
A research group led by Satoshi Nakakita, a visiting researcher at the Graduate School of Kio University, conducted a survey of elderly people living in the community and found that even within the same municipality, there are differences in the number of people living in different areas.
Hiroshima Prefectural University, Faculty of Regional Creation, Applied Information Field to become independent as "Information Department" from April 2026
Prefectural University of Hiroshima (Minami-ku, Hiroshima City) will establish a new "Department of Information Science (tentative name: currently under construction)" in the Faculty of Regional Creation Studies (enrollment capacity: 2026 students) in April 4. […]
Yamanashi Prefecture elementary school students' cedar pollen allergy rates are on par with adults, negative impact on daily life: Yamanashi University survey
A research team at the Eco-Child Survey Koshin Unit Center (Yamanashi University) investigated the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) in school-age children.
Lunar robot developed by Doshisha University, Takara Tomy, and others wins Prime Minister's Award at Open Innovation Awards
The world's smallest transformable lunar exploration robot was jointly developed by Doshisha University, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Takara Tomy, and the Sony Group.
Hiroshima University selected as a candidate for the THE Award Asia Grand Prize in four categories
Hiroshima University has been selected as a winner of the THE Awards Asia 2025, selected by the British higher education magazine, Times Higher Education (THE).
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Uekusa Gakuen University to Establish New School of Nursing in April 2025! Nursing with Practical Skills through Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with National Hospital Organization Chiba Medical Center
In April 2025, Uekusa Gakuen University will have a new nursing school. The school vision is to "realize a symbiotic society that embraces everyone kindly" (future […]
Which universities are considered to be "making great strides"? We investigated how many consecutive years they have established new departments, reorganized, or relocated campuses.
The general selection early exams for private universities have been held, and the final number of applications has been announced. The number of applicants for the general selection is coming in early for top universities.
"Inquiry" leads to university entrance exams: How to choose inquiry-based teaching materials that will not fail? ~J. F. Oberlin University High School-University Collaboration Joint Training Session 2024 Winter~
On December 2024, 12, the J. F. Oberlin University Admissions Department hosted a joint high school-university collaboration training session entitled "Inquiry leads to university entrance exams: How to choose inquiry teaching materials that will not fail" [...]
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List- Shokei University Junior College, Department of General Life Studies, located in the center of Kumamoto City, will no longer be accepting applications from the 2026 academic year.
- Hiroshima Prefectural University, Faculty of Regional Creation, Applied Information Field to become independent as "Information Department" from April 2026
- Hiroshima University selected as a candidate for the THE Award Asia Grand Prize in four categories
- Cyber University to collaborate with four municipal high schools in Fukuoka to offer regular online university courses free of charge
- Quest Cup 152 National Tournament, a festival of inquiry learning with 286 teams from 2025 junior and senior high schools nationwide, will be held in February Education and Exploration
Research
List- Kio University investigates local factors that promote social participation in physical activities among frail elderly people living in the community
- Yamanashi Prefecture elementary school students' cedar pollen allergy rates are on par with adults, negative impact on daily life: Yamanashi University survey
- Hiroshima University selected as a candidate for the THE Award Asia Grand Prize in four categories
- Appropriate timing of birth maintains postnatal neural stem cells
- Okayama University proves excessive caffeine intake has insecticidal effect
Local
List- Hiroshima Prefectural University, Faculty of Regional Creation, Applied Information Field to become independent as "Information Department" from April 2026
- Fukui Prefectural University Dinosaur Department Student Apartment "Cretaceous Dinosaur House (provisional name)" Newly constructed for occupancy in April 2026
- Kio University signs agreement with Kawai Town and Morimoto Gumi regarding utilization of historical building "Former Mameyamaso"
- Students from the Faculty of Business Administration at Otemae University develop new ham and sausage products using local specialties
- Kyoto Tachibana University Students Develop Original Ponzu Sauce Using Sudachi Citrus Fruits Growing on Campus
Industry
List- Meiji University and NTT joint research group establishes fundamental technology to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from soil
- Chicken eggs that have been genome-edited to lack allergens have almost the same properties as normal eggs
- Kinki University Arai Seminar to report results of cargo-passenger mixed-cargo project
- Students from the Faculty of Business Administration at Otemae University develop new ham and sausage products using local specialties
- Educational program using customer harassment experience tool piloted by Toyo University and other institutions
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List- Aoyama Gakuin University's College of Science and Engineering to Establish New "Special Admissions for Women in Science and Engineering" Program in Comprehensive Selection from 2026
- Recruit Shingaku Soken investigates the current state of high school education reform with themes such as inquiry activities and early entrance exams
- Things to note when taking the Common Test: A short story-like video introduced by the National Center for University Entrance Examinations
- Nihon University College of Economics to introduce AI teaching material "atama+" for pre-enrollment education to improve reading comprehension and English skills
- Although the university enrollment rate is at an all-time high of 59.1%, the number of students entering university has decreased by 4,000. The location of high school and other factors have increased by approximately 6,000.
Careers
List- Tokyo Metropolitan University to hold symposium on Saturday, February 2025nd ahead of launch of "Special Program for Developing International Financial Human Resources" for high school students in April 4
- New "Rikunabi" release for all students graduating in 2027 and after, with a function to create a draft of their academic background using generative AI
- Tokyo Metropolitan University's "Chi no Miyako Project" launched to provide a research environment for talented young researchers regardless of field
- Naruto University of Education to systematically train young leader teachers over seven years up to the graduate school of education "Tokushima version: Regional teacher application quota" from 7
- Five students from Takasaki University of Commerce passed the 6 Certified Public Accountant Examination essay exam while still in their prime, marking 5th consecutive year of success
Topics
List- Shokei University Junior College, Department of General Life Studies, located in the center of Kumamoto City, will no longer be accepting applications from the 2026 academic year.
- Hiroshima Prefectural University, Faculty of Regional Creation, Applied Information Field to become independent as "Information Department" from April 2026
- Hiroshima University selected as a candidate for the THE Award Asia Grand Prize in four categories
- Cyber University to collaborate with four municipal high schools in Fukuoka to offer regular online university courses free of charge
- Quest Cup 152 National Tournament, a festival of inquiry learning with 286 teams from 2025 junior and senior high schools nationwide, will be held in February Education and Exploration
Research
List- Kio University investigates local factors that promote social participation in physical activities among frail elderly people living in the community
- Yamanashi Prefecture elementary school students' cedar pollen allergy rates are on par with adults, negative impact on daily life: Yamanashi University survey
- Hiroshima University selected as a candidate for the THE Award Asia Grand Prize in four categories
- Appropriate timing of birth maintains postnatal neural stem cells
- Okayama University proves excessive caffeine intake has insecticidal effect
Local
List- Hiroshima Prefectural University, Faculty of Regional Creation, Applied Information Field to become independent as "Information Department" from April 2026
- Fukui Prefectural University Dinosaur Department Student Apartment "Cretaceous Dinosaur House (provisional name)" Newly constructed for occupancy in April 2026
- Kio University signs agreement with Kawai Town and Morimoto Gumi regarding utilization of historical building "Former Mameyamaso"
- Students from the Faculty of Business Administration at Otemae University develop new ham and sausage products using local specialties
- Kyoto Tachibana University Students Develop Original Ponzu Sauce Using Sudachi Citrus Fruits Growing on Campus
Industry
List- Meiji University and NTT joint research group establishes fundamental technology to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from soil
- Chicken eggs that have been genome-edited to lack allergens have almost the same properties as normal eggs
- Kinki University Arai Seminar to report results of cargo-passenger mixed-cargo project
- Students from the Faculty of Business Administration at Otemae University develop new ham and sausage products using local specialties
- Educational program using customer harassment experience tool piloted by Toyo University and other institutions
entrance exam
List- Aoyama Gakuin University's College of Science and Engineering to Establish New "Special Admissions for Women in Science and Engineering" Program in Comprehensive Selection from 2026
- Recruit Shingaku Soken investigates the current state of high school education reform with themes such as inquiry activities and early entrance exams
- Things to note when taking the Common Test: A short story-like video introduced by the National Center for University Entrance Examinations
- Nihon University College of Economics to introduce AI teaching material "atama+" for pre-enrollment education to improve reading comprehension and English skills
- Although the university enrollment rate is at an all-time high of 59.1%, the number of students entering university has decreased by 4,000. The location of high school and other factors have increased by approximately 6,000.
Careers
List- Tokyo Metropolitan University to hold symposium on Saturday, February 2025nd ahead of launch of "Special Program for Developing International Financial Human Resources" for high school students in April 4
- New "Rikunabi" release for all students graduating in 2027 and after, with a function to create a draft of their academic background using generative AI
- Tokyo Metropolitan University's "Chi no Miyako Project" launched to provide a research environment for talented young researchers regardless of field
- Naruto University of Education to systematically train young leader teachers over seven years up to the graduate school of education "Tokushima version: Regional teacher application quota" from 7
- Five students from Takasaki University of Commerce passed the 6 Certified Public Accountant Examination essay exam while still in their prime, marking 5th consecutive year of success