Science at The University of Osaka @ScienceOU

[Campus Life] It's already July. Although the rainy season is still with us here in Japan, you can already feel the changing seasons on the Toyonaka Campus. The abelia in the last photo is blooming quietly and gently along the main street, even in the rain.

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On 8 June 2026, a delegation from the University of Turin, Italy, paid a courtesy visit to our Graduate School of Science. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership, particularly through the Double Degree Program agreement signed in 2024. sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/11285_…

Join the English Café! (Only for Science Students) You can get together to play games in English and polish your English skills with feedback from a native English-speaking instructor. <Date> Thursdays, June 18, 25, July 2, 9, and 23 <Time> 12:20 to 13:20 sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/11280_…

On May 28, 2026, we were delighted to welcome Dr. Mandy Boehnke from the University of Bremen to our Graduate School of Science. We look forward to strengthening collaboration between the two universities and promote international research exchange, etc. sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/11277_…

[Student Life (SB events!!)] Science Buddy (SB), an GSS official student club, offers monthly events where local and international students actively interact each other every year. One of them was a sports event (volleyball, badminton) in the faculty courtyard on 22th May!

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[Campus life] At this time of year, the Toyonaka Campus is especially beautiful, with hydrangeas, clover, and pansies all in bloom. We hope everyone takes a moment to enjoy the flowers around campus.

[Admission] The list of faculty members for SISC has been updated this April. Please take a look! sisc.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/global30/SISC/… The application period closes today. We look forward to receiving your applications. sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/admissions/…

[Student Life] On April 17, Science Buddy, an International Exchange Students Group of the Grad. Sch. of Sci., held a welcome party. Many new students joined, and the event was a great success with fun quizzes and lively conversations. Thank you to everyone who participated!

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These photos were taken on Toyonaka campus, the University of Osaka. Many people go through without any attention, but this flower, hydrangea, grew up to bloom strongly. Have a nice weekend.

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A press release has been issued: “Two proteins, one goal: new findings on stem cell differentiation” Research led by Assistant Prof. Takamasa Ito, Prof. Chiaki Obuse, and colleagues (Dept. of Biological Sciences) has been published in Cell Reports. sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/researchs/1…

The “UOsaka–NTNU AI Workshop” was held on Apr. 30–May 1. Students learned AIoT and edge AI through hands-on training ending with an exciting AI mini-car race. Special thanks to NTNU faculty members and student tutors for their support and collaboration. sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/11240_…

An international student interviewed her supervisor, Prof. Kentaro Terada (Dept. of Earth and Space Science), in Japanese! They talked about the appeal of his research on the origin and evolution of the solar system, and much more. Watch now! youtube.com/watch?v=Sln7JI…

[Visit from abroad] On April 24, a delegation from National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan, visited our Graduate School of Science. We will continue preparations for the successful joint symposium and further strengthen the cooperative relationship. sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/11233_…

A press release has been issued under the title "Quantized current induced by acoustic waves Opening the way to new quantum devices that utilize strain", featuring the research of Professor NIIMI Yasuhiro of our Graduate School of Science et al. resou.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/research/20…

A press release has been issued under the title "The truth of timekeeping lies within: key developments in understanding circadian rhythms", featuring the research of Specially Appointed Assist. Prof. ITO-MIWA Kumiko of our Grad. Sch. of Science et al. sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/researchs/1…

[Research] A press release has been issued under the title "Experimental indication of a new type of mesic nuclei", featuring the research of Professor ITAHASHI Kenta of our Graduate School of Science et al. sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/researchs/1…

On April 3, we held an orientation for new international students at the Graduate School of Science. Professors gave warm welcome remarks, and the students introduced themselves. We hope they have a wonderful time here—we’re committed to supporting them throughout their journey!

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[Graduate Admissions] The IPC & SISC application information for enrollment in October 2026. IPC Application Deadline: Friday, 5 June, 2026 JST SISC Application Period: Between June 8 and June 12, 2026 For more information: sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/9432_1/

[Research] A press release has been issued under the title "The truth of timekeeping lies within: key developments in understanding circadian rhythms", featuring the research of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor ITO-MIWA Kumiko of our GSS et al. resou.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/research/Th…

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Near the science building, many beautiful flowers are in bloom—cherry blossoms, sasanqua camellias, dandelions, and Thunberg’s meadowsweet. You can really feel spring in the air!

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