University of Tokyo to host forum on ways to help crisis-hit Myanmar people
The forum will propose universities and other institutions accept Myanmar people who are unable to return home as students, faculty staff or researchers so that they can stay in Japan.
University of Tokyo among world's top 10 for natural science research
In the list of 500 global institutions, topped by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, five other Japanese universities and a scientific research institute ranked among the top 100.
Notebooks activate brain more than gadgets, Japanese study shows
A Japanese team has said that writing in paper notebooks leads to stronger brain activity when recalling schedules than using tablet terminals or smartphones. "This is probably because there are more things impressed on memory, such as the places where letters were written and sensations ...
Universities allow students to celebrate start of a new academic year with a few conditions attached
Parents are poised to be excluded from official entrance ceremonies as COVID-19 risk still lingers.
Tokyo may once again see daily tally of virus cases top 1,000, study warns
Spike in cases likely in May if people don't refrain from gathering for celebrations this spring after the state of emergency is lifted, a University of Tokyo model found.
Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe's manuscripts archived at University of Tokyo
The works by the 86-year-old author consist of the manuscripts of his novels published since the 1950s as well as proof sheets.
Nobel laureate Koshiba, who proved existence of neutrinos, dies
The scientist was awarded for his pioneering contribution in the field of astrophysics, having confirmed the existence of cosmic neutrinos.
Japan researchers show masks block coronavirus, but not perfectly
Japanese researchers have shown that masks can offer protection from airborne coronavirus particles, but even professional-grade coverings can't eliminate contagion risk entirely. Scientists at the University of Tokyo built a secure chamber with mannequin heads facing each other. One head, fitted with a nebulizer, simulated ...
University of Tokyo to issue ¥20 billion debt for post-pandemic projects
The University of Tokyo said Thursday it will issue ¥20 billion ($190 million) worth of bonds next week to finance projects to address social issues following the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the first national university to do so. The issuance of "university bonds" to enhance research ...
A digital pivot at Japan’s universities: ‘A lot of us expected to have our worst semesters online’
The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the fall term, leaving professors and students scrambling to adapt to shifting rules and digital education.
Daiichi Sankyo's COVID-19 vaccine candidate selected by Japanese drug discovery body
Daiichi Sankyo Co. said on Monday that its mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate was selected for inclusion in a drug discovery program by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development. The vaccine, known as DS-5670, was picked for the second round of AMED's program dedicated ...
University of Tokyo to sell bonds in first of its kind in Japan
The institution plans to make ¥20 billion of 40-year securities available in early October.
