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From collaboration with companies and local governments to overseas work experience, Jissen Women's University's social collaboration program is the core of student career support
Jissen Women's University, which will celebrate its 2024th anniversary in 125, has the founding spirit of "Women change society, women change the world" and aims to promote women's social independence.
Student-led initiative to achieve Fair Trade University Certification! Chiba University of Commerce "CUC Ethical Student Club"
Chiba University of Commerce has been certified as the fifth "Fair Trade University" in Japan in 2023. In order to receive the certification, a number of criteria must be met.
Number of applicants for general selection for 2025 national and public university entrance exams to increase
The results of the first period of national and public universities have been announced, and the 2025 entrance exams are drawing to a close. The number of successful applicants, including those from private universities, is still being tallied.
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Developing dual careers for student athletes
Various sports activities are held at universities. For student athletes at strong schools, sports club activities play a large role in their lives. […]
Heat increases risk of intussusception in children: Tokyo University of Science analyzes large-scale nationwide data
A research team led by Associate Professor Nobutoshi Nawa of the Tokyo University of Science Graduate School conducted a study on intussusception-related diseases in children under the age of five collected between 2011 and 2022.
StudyPlus releases "Mrs. GREEN APPLE" as the music that supported students during their exam period
Studyplus Trends Research Institute of Studyplus Co., Ltd. will be holding a […]
The true source of collagen in the skin is epidermal cells: a discovery from Okayama University that overturns conventional wisdom
A research group led by Ayaka Oashi (PhD student) at Okayama University Graduate School has discovered that skin collagen, which was previously thought to be produced only by fibroblasts, is a type of collagen that is produced by the skin.
Osaka Nanko-based Soai University's "Child Education Department," which allows students to simultaneously obtain three qualifications and licenses, including elementary school teacher certification, will stop accepting applications from the 3 academic year.
The educational corporation Soai Gakuen, which runs Soai University (located in Minami-Ko, Suminoe-ku, Osaka), held a board meeting and announced that it will begin recruiting students for the Department of Child Education in the Faculty of Human Development on February 2 […]
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Developing dual careers for student athletes
Various sports activities are held at universities. For student athletes at strong schools, sports club activities play a large role in their lives. […]
From collaboration with companies and local governments to overseas work experience, Jissen Women's University's social collaboration program is the core of student career support
Jissen Women's University, which will celebrate its 2024th anniversary in 125, has the founding spirit of "Women change society, women change the world" and aims to promote women's social independence.
Research activities and career choices in high school: considering connections to university through three case studies
In the high school curriculum guideline commentary on "Comprehensive Inquiry Time" and "Science and Mathematics Inquiry," it is stated that "while linking what you have learned through inquiry with understanding of others, [...]
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List- Tokyo Kasei University plans to change faculty names, establish new academic programs, and increase enrollment capacity in April 2026; Junior College will stop accepting applications
- StudyPlus releases "Mrs. GREEN APPLE" as the music that supported students during their exam period
- Osaka Nanko-based Soai University's "Child Education Department," which allows students to simultaneously obtain three qualifications and licenses, including elementary school teacher certification, will stop accepting applications from the 3 academic year.
- Shobi University plans to establish Department of Art Expression in April 2026 - A curriculum that allows students to choose according to their interests
- Tamagawa Gakuen receives "Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Special Award" at the 8th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards for its unique industry-academia collaboration
Research
List- Heat increases risk of intussusception in children: Tokyo University of Science analyzes large-scale nationwide data
- The true source of collagen in the skin is epidermal cells: a discovery from Okayama University that overturns conventional wisdom
- Tamagawa Gakuen receives "Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Special Award" at the 8th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards for its unique industry-academia collaboration
- Manga and anime are also sources of knowledge for scientific terms: Ibaraki University and others investigate and analyze
- It will take many years to restore grassland biodiversity. It will take more than 75 years to restore the relationship between flowers and insects.
Local
List- A tasting event was held for "Mitten Crab Ramen," which was farmed and developed at the Tokyo University of Agriculture's Hokkaido Okhotsk Campus.
- Saitama Institute of Technology establishes "Tier IV Collaboration Office for Autonomous Driving Major" on campus to promote the spread of driving technology and develop human resources through industry-academia collaboration
- 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"
Industry
List- Tamagawa Gakuen receives "Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Special Award" at the 8th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards for its unique industry-academia collaboration
- Facial bone density decreases even before menopause. Chubu University confirms the effectiveness of maltobionic acid in improving facial aging.
- Ultra-fine bubble shower reduces symptoms of atopic dermatitis Osaka Municipal University
- Saitama Institute of Technology establishes "Tier IV Collaboration Office for Autonomous Driving Major" on campus to promote the spread of driving technology and develop human resources through industry-academia collaboration
- Meiji University and NTT joint research group establishes fundamental technology to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from soil
entrance exam
List- StudyPlus releases "Mrs. GREEN APPLE" as the music that supported students during their exam period
- The English Language Proficiency Test Foundation of Japan reaches basic agreement with KEI Advance and ODK Solutions to digitalize university entrance examination applications using the Eiken test
- Kawaijuku survey finds growing opposition among high school students to expanding quotas for girls
- The population of 2036-year-olds in 18 will fall by 2024% from 11.4. The next five years will be a critical period for higher education institutions to reform their student recruitment programs.
- Second round of entrance exams for national and public universities begins: 2 confirmed applicants, 42 times the number of available places
Careers
List- Kio University achieves 5% pass in national exams for nurses, public health nurses, and midwives for the fifth consecutive year
- Achieving a 3% pass rate for the third consecutive year at Kio University in the 2025 National Physical Therapist Examination
- 42 Tokyo and Shintaro Yamada D&I Foundation hold "Girls Meet STEM ~ Experience IT work ~" to support career choices for junior and senior high school girls
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's learning support site for working adults, "Manapass", has been renewed
- Showa Women's University starts recruiting for its unique career support program "Working Mentors" for the spring of 2025
Topics
List- Tokyo Kasei University plans to change faculty names, establish new academic programs, and increase enrollment capacity in April 2026; Junior College will stop accepting applications
- StudyPlus releases "Mrs. GREEN APPLE" as the music that supported students during their exam period
- Osaka Nanko-based Soai University's "Child Education Department," which allows students to simultaneously obtain three qualifications and licenses, including elementary school teacher certification, will stop accepting applications from the 3 academic year.
- Shobi University plans to establish Department of Art Expression in April 2026 - A curriculum that allows students to choose according to their interests
- Tamagawa Gakuen receives "Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Special Award" at the 8th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards for its unique industry-academia collaboration
Research
List- Heat increases risk of intussusception in children: Tokyo University of Science analyzes large-scale nationwide data
- The true source of collagen in the skin is epidermal cells: a discovery from Okayama University that overturns conventional wisdom
- Tamagawa Gakuen receives "Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Special Award" at the 8th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards for its unique industry-academia collaboration
- Manga and anime are also sources of knowledge for scientific terms: Ibaraki University and others investigate and analyze
- It will take many years to restore grassland biodiversity. It will take more than 75 years to restore the relationship between flowers and insects.
Local
List- A tasting event was held for "Mitten Crab Ramen," which was farmed and developed at the Tokyo University of Agriculture's Hokkaido Okhotsk Campus.
- Saitama Institute of Technology establishes "Tier IV Collaboration Office for Autonomous Driving Major" on campus to promote the spread of driving technology and develop human resources through industry-academia collaboration
- 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"
Industry
List- Tamagawa Gakuen receives "Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Special Award" at the 8th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards for its unique industry-academia collaboration
- Facial bone density decreases even before menopause. Chubu University confirms the effectiveness of maltobionic acid in improving facial aging.
- Ultra-fine bubble shower reduces symptoms of atopic dermatitis Osaka Municipal University
- Saitama Institute of Technology establishes "Tier IV Collaboration Office for Autonomous Driving Major" on campus to promote the spread of driving technology and develop human resources through industry-academia collaboration
- Meiji University and NTT joint research group establishes fundamental technology to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from soil
entrance exam
List- StudyPlus releases "Mrs. GREEN APPLE" as the music that supported students during their exam period
- The English Language Proficiency Test Foundation of Japan reaches basic agreement with KEI Advance and ODK Solutions to digitalize university entrance examination applications using the Eiken test
- Kawaijuku survey finds growing opposition among high school students to expanding quotas for girls
- The population of 2036-year-olds in 18 will fall by 2024% from 11.4. The next five years will be a critical period for higher education institutions to reform their student recruitment programs.
- Second round of entrance exams for national and public universities begins: 2 confirmed applicants, 42 times the number of available places
Careers
List- Kio University achieves 5% pass in national exams for nurses, public health nurses, and midwives for the fifth consecutive year
- Achieving a 3% pass rate for the third consecutive year at Kio University in the 2025 National Physical Therapist Examination
- 42 Tokyo and Shintaro Yamada D&I Foundation hold "Girls Meet STEM ~ Experience IT work ~" to support career choices for junior and senior high school girls
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's learning support site for working adults, "Manapass", has been renewed
- Showa Women's University starts recruiting for its unique career support program "Working Mentors" for the spring of 2025