List of articles of Kyoto University
Are we now entering an era where we'll need two seemingly contradictory qualities simultaneously: "specialization" and "general knowledge"? This thought often crosses my mind when considering future paths, such as university admissions.
When it comes time to think about your future career path, you might often hear phrases like, "In this day and age, you need not only specialized skills but also a broad general education." [...]
Differences in responses from university to university: When Akutagawa Prize and Naoki Prize winners emerged from their alma mater
Chito Kosagawa was selected for the Akutagawa Prize and Kasumi Asakura for the Naoki Prize in the first half of 2026. Kosagawa's alma mater, Keio University, is also involved in this […]
The crucial difference between studying and academics is "whether or not there is an answer." - Koki Miyano, Associate Professor, Kyoto University
High school students often don't think deeply about the difference between the "studying" they do every day and the "research" and "academics" that take place at university. […]
To all new students: What is your reason for entering university?
To all new university students in 2026, I have a question for you. Why did you enroll in university? What do you want to learn? […]
Considering the difference between academics and research: Koki Miyano, Associate Professor, Center for Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University
High school students are probably working hard on their studies right now. However, when you go on to university in the future, studying will no longer be just about "studying"...
Kyoto University's 100-Person Paper Presentation Competition – Attending with Many High School Students! An Anonymous Research Poster Presentation Competition Open to All Fields.
Our surroundings are full of unanswered questions and "mysteries" that we cannot understand. As high school students, you too may have experienced this: [...]
Trends in entrance exams for prestigious universities in 2025: Are the trends different for national and private universities?
The application status for the 2025 entrance examination has been published on each company's website. The results are compiled by region, faculty, etc.
What will happen to English education in universities and high schools? Will the emergence of generative AI spark new reform debates? Toshiyuki Kanamaru, Associate Professor at Kyoto University and Hisataka Nanbu, English teacher at Ibuki High School, Shiga Prefecture
The nature of English education at universities, along with the university entrance examination system, has long been a topic of discussion. The four skills required for the Common University Entrance Examination […]
Beyond the quotas for girls and women - Kyoto University Executive Vice President and Principals of Famous Girls' Schools in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area Discuss How to Raise Girls in Junior and Senior High Schools and Support Women's Participation
This roundtable discussion between the president of Kyoto University and the principal of a high school in the Tokyo metropolitan area has been held for many years. It was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this time, the female vice-president […]
[University theory for 16-year-olds and above] What is the “meaning of university” asked by generative AI?
As I am writing this manuscript in early April, it is also the time for university admissions. This year, many new students are full of expectations and are coming to campus every day […]