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Goda Lab Reaches Final Phase of XPRIZE Healthspan Competition With Super Exosomes
Researchers from Tohoku University and the University of Tokyo developed groundbreaking technology, earning a place among the Milestone 2 Awardee teams recognized in the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition.
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Science is for Everyone: Outreach Activities at Tohoku University
Recent science outreach events held by Tohoku University explaining ocean wildlife, what doctors do, and how cities are built, all demonstrate that science isn't just for researchers!
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Belgium Day Highlights Growing Opportunities Between Tohoku University and Europe
Semiconductor research, academic exchange and Horizon Europe take centre stage during embassy visit.
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Making the Relaxation and Mental Benefits of Ikebana Accessible to All
Researchers have developed an augmented reality system that helps beginners practice the Japanese art of flower arrangement at home while maintaining the relaxing, hands-on experience of working with real flowers.
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University for International Research Excellence (UREX1) Forum 2026 －Explore Your Unknown
Tohoku University held an event featuring our promising researchers and other guests to discuss our present – and future – as the first University for International Research Excellence.
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Tohoku University to Launch Innovative Gateway College in 2027
This new undergraduate education hub represents a significant departure from traditional Japanese university structures by transcending faculty boundaries and embracing a global approach to learning.
News
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Campus Bagels: A 50-yen Treat That's Ready to Eat!
Co-op shops on campus will sell a variety of bagels for 50 yen each, every weekday from November 16 - 30.
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Student Support Dinner: Deluxe Mekabu Tuna Bowl for 300 Yen (with Filleting Demonstration)
Rice bowls with seasonal brand "Sanriku Shiogama Higashimono" tuna will be available at Sky Kawauchi Forest on November 11.
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Tohoku University Launches Tokyo-based Think Tank to Bridge Research, Industry and Policy
Known as T-POD, the new think tank aims to turn research insights into policy, partnerships and long-term social impact.
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Support Student Clubs and Activities Through the Giving Campaign
The Tohoku University Fund, through Alumnote Inc, will be accepting votes, messages of support and donations from October 16 - 25.
Research
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A New Spin on Catalysts: A Roadmap for Smarter Chemical Reactions
Controlling electron spin could open new possibilities for more efficient catalysts. A new review examines how magnetic fields affect catalyst performance and what challenges still need to be addressed.
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Electronics-Free Artificial Reflex Reproduces Knee-Jerk and Enables Bipedal Walking
Implementing reflexes in musculoskeletal robots typically requires complex electronic sensors to monitor the state of artificial muscles, but researchers have developed a module that reproduces the knee-jerk reflex in a robot.
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Tiny melt traces shed light on the Colorado Plateau's explosive past
Tiny traces of melted rock have revealed new clues about the Colorado Plateau's explosive past. By studying these traces, researchers have gained new insights into what occurred deep beneath the Earth's surface millions of years ago.
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A New Way to Make Better Use of Ruthenium in Single-Atom Catalysts
Researchers have found a new way to use more ruthenium in single-atom catalysts without compromising their stability, offering a promising approach to using this metal more efficiently.
Events
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10.21 Wed12.22 Tue
Explore Galactic Archaeology in a New Online Course
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10.31 Sat11.14 Sat
Job Fair: Autumn Open Company Day
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11.9 Mon11.13 Fri
Symposium: Materials Science and Spintronics for Sustainable Futures from Tohoku
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11.11 Wed
5th FSC Seminar: "Geyser of Knowledge"
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11.13 Fri
Lecture: The Construction of Folk Medicine in Modern Japan
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11.18 Wed
MEET India Day Vol. 2 : An Interactive Information Session
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11.24 Tue11.26 Thu
Summit of Materials Science 2026 and GIMRT User Meeting
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11.27 Fri
Lunch Gathering in November for International Students
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