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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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Eleven New Professor-Level Research Positions Opened for Female Candidates
Female researchers with distinguished researchers achievements are encouraged to apply. The application deadline closes on May 31.
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MEET India 2026: Big Ideas, Big Energy, Big Opportunities
The event blended big-picture policy with real-life stories focused on Indo-Japanese partnerships and academia-industry collaboration.
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Tohoku University Global Leader Award - Winter 2025/26
The students received their certificates from University President Teiji Tominaga at a ceremony on Katahira Campus.
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TESP Winter 2026: Linking Technology with Real-world Impact
The inaugural programme was an immersive experience in engineering innovation, global teamwork and entrepreneurial thinking.
Research
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Accelerating Catalyst Materials Discovery with Large Artificial Intelligence Models
A specially invited review has shown how large AI models are revolutionizing catalyst discovery, accelerating the development of clean energy and sustainable technologies.
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What's Going on Inside Quantum Computers?: New Method Simplifies Process Tomography
An international research team developed a method to pull back the veil on the unknown processes going on inside quantum computers.
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Electrically Detecting 'Liquid-Crystal' Phase Promises Attractive Advancements in Magnets
A team led by researchers at Tohoku University have taken the first step toward developing antiferromagnetic technology.
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Atomic Precision Unlocks Smarter Oxygen Reduction Catalysts
Researchers at Tohoku University discovered that tiny shifts in nitrogen coordination around cobalt dramatically alter catalytic performance in the oxygen reduction reaction.
Events
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3.12 Thu
International Workshop on Building a Disaster-Resilient Culture
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3.19 Thu
Event: Is Japan Prepared for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Disasters?
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3.23 Mon3.24 Tue
11th CIES Technology Forum
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6.10 Wed7.28 Tue
Tohoku University Japanese Programme (TUJP) Summer 2026: Apply now!
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