Ryukoku University Article List
A new chapter unfolds through the intersection of Buddhism and society: A look at the large-scale reorganization of Ryukoku University's Faculty of Letters.
In April 2027, Ryukoku University's Faculty of Letters will undergo a major reorganization and restructuring, including the integration of departments and the establishment of a new "Socially Applied Field." This will build upon the rich tradition of humanities knowledge. […]
Ryukoku University will hold an "AI Experience Workshop" at its Open Campus on August 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun) (first 40 groups).
On August 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), 2026, Ryukoku University's Seta Campus will host an open campus event in collaboration with SoftBank. […]
Professor Eri Kanamori of Ryukoku University proposes the importance of "civic awareness" in environmental protection from an accounting perspective. The article is available on the university's official media platform, "BEiNG".
In the latest issue of "BEiNG," a web media platform operated by Ryukoku University on its official website, the Faculty of Environmental Sustainability (April 2027 […])
Ryukoku University Announces "Green Collective Impact Initiative" to Transform Seta Campus into a Co-creation Hub for Addressing Environmental Issues
Ryukoku University held a press conference in Tokyo to announce its "Green […]" initiative, which will transform its Seta Campus (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture) into a collaborative hub aimed at solving environmental issues.
Ryukoku University to rename three campuses: Seta Campus to Biwako Otsu Campus from April 2027.
Ryukoku University will change the names of its three campuses located in Kyoto and Shiga prefectures. The university will adopt a new concept for the campuses, under which it will address social issues…
Ryukoku University to reorganize its Faculty of Letters from 2027, integrating two departments related to Buddhism.
Ryukoku University will merge its Shinshu Studies Department and Buddhist Studies Department within the Faculty of Letters in the 2027 academic year to establish a new Department of Buddhist Studies. The new department will encompass areas such as "Shinshu studies" and "Buddhist territories" […]
Developed a "fiber aerosol deposition method" that constructs a dense and strong structure through the intertwining of fibers.
A joint research team from Okayama University and Ryukoku University's Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, led by Associate Professor Masakazu Mori, has developed a method to improve aerodynamics by blowing short carbon fibers together with nitrogen gas.
Ryukoku University to Introduce EV School Buses Between Campuses, Powered 100% by Renewable Energy
From October 1, 2025, Ryukoku University will operate a school bus service connecting its Fukakusa Campus (Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City) and its Omiya Campus (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City).
An international collaborative research group at Ryukoku University has confirmed through long-term monitoring that biodiversity continues to support ecosystems.
An international collaborative research group led by Dr. Wan-Hsuan Cheng and Professor Ken Miki of the Ryukoku University Biodiversity Science Research Center has conducted a nine-year long-term study on the Feicui Dam in Taiwan. […]
Ryukoku University evolves into a university that "gathers, connects, and weaves" New challenges based on history and tradition
In 2039, Ryukoku University will celebrate its 400th anniversary. Ryukoku University originated from a dormitory established at Nishi Honganji Temple in 1639. It has been passed down […]