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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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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.
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Tohoku University and University of Washington Strategic Partner Funds: Academic Year 2027
Tohoku University and the University of Washington (UW) are inviting applications for the third round of their joint research funding program.
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Homecoming Day 2026: From Tohoku to the Stars
From exploring the "Frontier of Space" to celebrating international alumni, the event brought the Tohoku University community together to connect, reflect and look to the future.
Research
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Microscopic Springs Transform Fragile Silicon into a Flexible Terahertz Metamaterial
Microscopic structures make the semiconductor silicon flexible and stretchable, allowing its terahertz properties to be mechanically adjusted.
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Single Optical Element Combines Soft X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy
The approach could simplify future instruments that need to determine both where structures are located in a material and how their electronic properties vary.
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Interfacial Intelligence: A New Way to Design Polymer Brushes
To better predict how polymer brushes behave under different conditions, researchers at Tohoku University have proposed a new approach called "interfacial intelligence" that combines polymer physics, machine learning, simulations, and experiments.
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Designing Better Adsorbents to Remove PFAS from Water
A recent review article identifies how the different parts of PFAS molecules interact with adsorbent materials, offering design principles for developing more effective water treatment technologies.
Events
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9.1 Tue10.31 Sat
Tohoku University Japanese Programme (TUJP) Winter 2026/27: Apply now!
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10.21 Wed12.22 Tue
Explore Galactic Archaeology in a New Online Course
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10.27 Tue10.28 Wed
42nd Workshop on Sustained Simulation Performance
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10.27 Tue
MEET India Seminar Series Vol. 1: The Appeal of the Indian Market and the Reality of Expansion
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10.28 Wed
4th FSC Seminar: "Geyser of Knowledge"
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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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11.13 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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