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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.
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Homecoming Day 2025
The event brought together the local community and alumni eager to reconnect, reminisce and learn more about the university's latest activities.
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A New Database Highlights Cultural Nuances in Emotion-Infused Body Movements
Performers from Sendai and Taiwan had their reactions to certain emotions recorded, enabling researchers to create a database more reflective of body movements and their emotional connotations unique to Asia.
News
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From Mumbai to Miyagi: Global Immersion Programme 2025
Through a mix of lectures and lab visits, participants from IITB got an overview of Tohoku University's research in fields such as disaster science, transportation, robotics and healthcare.
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Global Hagi Scholarship Award Ceremony, Winter 2025
Twelve more students have been awarded the prestigious scholarship to study abroad at one of Tohoku University's partner institutions.
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Details of 2026 Commencement Ceremony Announced
Graduating students are invited to attend their commencement ceremony at Xebio Arena Sendai on March 25. The event will also be streamed live.
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Tohoku University and the University of Washington Announce Strategic Partner Funds AY2026
This joint research fund between Tohoku University and the University of Washington is now open for applications for funding in 2026.
Research
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How Does a Glass "Shake" and Why Does it Start Flowing When Pushed Hard Enough?
Researchers have used a new model to reveal more about glasses' unique properties.
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A New Magnetic Material for the AI Era
A research team has demonstrated that thin films of ruthenium dioxide exhibit altermagnetism - the third fundamental class of magnetic behavior.
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Revealing the Mechanism Behind Quality Control of Insulin in the Endoplasmic Reticulum
Knowing more about this cellular mechanism is important, as it may provide clues for preventing conditions like Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's.
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Breakthrough in Carbon-Based Battery Materials Improves Safety, Durability, and Power
This breakthrough at the WPI-Advanced Institute for Materials Research provides a blueprint for designing next-generation battery materials.
