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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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From Japan to Europe: Strengthening Global Preparedness for WUI Fires
As governments worldwide step up efforts to address wildland-urban interface fires, a Tohoku University researcher has played a part in shaping an EU housing policy.
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An Unusual Dust Storm on Mars Reveals How the Red Planet Lost Some of its Water
By using data across multiple Mars exploration missions, researchers are closer to solving one of the greatest mysteries of planetary science: how did Mars lose its water?
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Magnetic Gear Reconfigures the Yagi-Uda Antenna for Future 6G Developments
A new catalyst synchronizes the two key steps of hydrogen formation in alkaline water electrolysis, overcoming a major efficiency bottleneck and advancing practical green hydrogen production.
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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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Graduation Day: Congratulations to the Class of 2026
Tohoku University held its commencement ceremony today for the 4,633 students that make up the graduating class of 2026.
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Murasaki Sendai Hagi Award 2026
The award recognizes outstanding female researchers and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.
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How Nobel Laureates Are Selected: Insights from a Committee Member
Professor Eva Olsson, a member of the Nobel Committee for Physics, shares how Alfred Nobel's vision still guides the rigorous, global selection of Nobel Prize laureates.
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New Scholarship Program for International Students Enrolling from the 2027 Academic Year
Studying abroad can be expensive - but Tohoku University can help with a new scholarship that covers up to 100% of tuition fees.
Research
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Belt-like VO₂(B) Single Crystals Unlock High-sensitivity Gas Detection at Room Temperature
New research regarding single crystals holds the potential for room-temperature sensors that can detect volatile organic compounds.
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Ultrasonic Welding Creates Lithium-Garnet Interface in Seconds
Move over lithium-ion batteries - researchers found a creative way to combine materials that may prove to be a better method of energy storage.
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Electric Current Stabilizes Spins at Unstable Points, Opening a Path to New Computing
Researchers have discovered a new way to control magnetic "spin" using electric current, enabling states that were previously considered unstable.
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Comprehensive Digital Materials Ecosystem Streamlines Material Design
This ecosystem integrates terabytes worth of academic literature, AI, and theoretical frameworks to help our search for material candidates.
Events
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3.12 Thu5.8 Fri
Nominations Open: Tohoku University International Awards 2026
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4.3 Fri4.7 Tue
Welcome Week for New International Students, Spring 2026
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6.10 Wed7.28 Tue
Tohoku University Japanese Programme (TUJP) Summer 2026: Apply now!
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6.12 Fri8.6 Thu
G-RIPS Sendai 2026
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