Topics
List- Symposium and workshop to discuss inquiry-based learning with current junior and senior high school students at the University of Tokyo held on November 11th (Sat.)
- Meiji University plans to establish a new department of political science and economics called "Policy Studies Department (tentative name)" in April 2026
- Juntendo University signs inter-university partnership agreement with Tokyo Woman's College of Physical Education
- Shiga Prefectural College of Technology, scheduled to open in 2028, to have Kyoto University Professor Emeritus Takayuki Kitamura as its first principal
- Hiroo Gakuen High School wins both the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award and the Special Sponsor Company Award at the Shibaura Institute of Technology's "High School Chemistry Grand Contest 2024"
Research
List- The mystery of the strange colors of the aurora revealed by photos taken by citizens across the country
- Yaeyama Chlorella reduces skin allergy symptoms caused by mold toxins, confirmed by Azabu University and others
- Josai International University and MatsuKiyo Cocokara & Company Sign Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement Aiming to Realize New Well-Being Through Industry-Academic Collaboration
- Ryukoku University's School of Advanced Science and Technology wins first place in the university student division of the next-generation energy motorsport "Ene-1" and takes second place in the overall division
- Hokusai Blue makes chemical analysis easier and more sensitive, University of Tokyo and others discover
Local creation
List- Nagoya University Higashiyama Campus "Facility with a roof that looks like the ground is turned up" scheduled to open in the summer of 2025 A research space open to everyone, directly connected to a subway station
- Tsuru University and Amuse are holding a joint project "Discover the charm of the region! Lake Saiko Kayak Eco Tour" on November 11th
- Azabu University Public Participation Workshop "Recording Living Creatures with Your Smartphone Using iNaturalist: Connecting Kanagawa Prefectural Sagami Sansen Park to the World" to be held on November 11th
- Saitama Institute of Technology: Recycling "Fukaya Green Onion" leaves that would otherwise be discarded during shipping - Addressing environmental issues in local agriculture through industry-academia collaboration
- Students from Toyo Gakuen University help run the "7th Hongo Department Store Festival" with a game corner featuring fishing games and ring toss
Industry-academia collaboration
List- Yaeyama Chlorella reduces skin allergy symptoms caused by mold toxins, confirmed by Azabu University and others
- Josai International University and MatsuKiyo Cocokara & Company Sign Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement Aiming to Realize New Well-Being Through Industry-Academic Collaboration
- Hokusai Blue makes chemical analysis easier and more sensitive, University of Tokyo and others discover
- Osaka University and JINS conduct clinical research using big data from eyeglass sales
- Tsuru University and Amuse are holding a joint project "Discover the charm of the region! Lake Saiko Kayak Eco Tour" on November 11th
entrance exam
List- Meiji University plans to establish a new department of political science and economics called "Policy Studies Department (tentative name)" in April 2026
- Meiji University's School of Science and Technology will be holding a college entrance event "Furatto Science and Technology Talk @ Ikumei Festival" in November for female junior and senior high school students
- Kanazawa University: Many attendees attend information session on new "Disaster Prevention and Reconstruction Talent Selection" program for 2025 entrance exam
- Fukui Prefectural University Dinosaur Department: 2025 times more applicants from outside the prefecture for the 10.5 comprehensive selection
- Cluster and Benesse launch "Shinken Mock Exams" service for taking exams in virtual space (metaverse)
Careers
List- A total of 4 students participated in the four-day intensive "MOONSHOT Course" at Kanazawa Seiryo University to help prepare for job hunting
- Kobe City University of Foreign Studies launches "Gaidai Spirit: From KCUFS to MOFA" in collaboration with alumni volunteers working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- 2024 students participate in Kanazawa Seiryo University's unique job-hunting support cruise "Hoshi☆Tabi 29 in Korea"
- Tokyo City University's "DX Human Resource Development Course" for working adults to be held in person in Shibuya from November
- Student athletes are more motivated to get promoted and get ahead in their careers, says Dentsu in survey