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09:00 ～11:00
Aqua Science International Symposium Toward the Sustainable Aqua-Environment[ENG]
The symposium will consist of two parts: a closed meeting on the first day concerning the project, followed by a public symposium where a research group centered around Chulalongkorn University in Thailand is also expected to participate. Through this initiative, we aim to disseminate research findings toward realizing a water symbiosis society, engage in discussions on the social implementation of these findings, and chart future developments.
Date 11/02 (Sun) 09:00 ～11:00
Venue Ito Campus INAMORI Center, INAMORI Hall
10:30 ～13:00
Kyushu Scientific Bridge: Introduction and Community Networking Meeting[ENG]
This event will formally introduce Kyushu Scientific Bridge (KSB), a new online platform and magazine dedicated to showcasing the scientific achievements of outstanding Vietnamese students, alumni, and researchers at Kyushu University and their key collaborators. Attendees will also receive information on the activities of the Vietnamese Association at Kyushu University and the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Fukuoka to promote community cohesion.
Date 11/03 (Mon) 10:30 ～13:00
Venue Ito Campus West 5 - Room 232
13:00 ～15:00
Academic Exchange Program by Past Laureate of Fukuoka Prize ”The Naga motif in Lao weaving textiles.”[JPN/ENG]
The “Naga” motif has long appeared in traditional Lao textiles, and in 2023 it was inscribed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In this lecture, a speaker who has been deeply involved in the promotion of Lao textile culture over many years will explore the meaning and cultural background of the Naga, while tracing the path that led to this international recognition. What might this motif, woven by Lao women from past to future, be telling us today?
Date 11/03 (Mon) 13:00 ～15:00
Venue JR Hakata City 10F Large meeting room
13:30 ～15:30
Migration and Multiculturalism in Asia: Policies, Discourses and Digital Intimacies[ENG]
This seminar will compare immigration policies and multiculturalism in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines, examining their significance and limitations. In addition to analyzing each country's policy approaches, it will explore the formation and transformation of social discourses, revealing the interaction between institutions and discourse. It will also focus on emerging forms of solidarity enabled by ICT-based interpretation technologies and multilingual digital tools.
Date 11/03 (Mon) 13:30 ～15:30
Venue Online Only
09:30 ～16:30
The 5th KYUSHU SNU JOINT SYMPOSIUM -Enhancing Our Well-being in Harmony with Nature-[ENG]
5th KU-SNU Joint Symposium is going to be held as an opening event of Kyushu University Asia Week 2025. Q-AOS and Graduate School of Environmental Studies, SNU will collaborate on an important topic for everyone: Enhancing Well-being in Harmony with Nature. We will discuss the cutting-edge academic contributions and possible actions.
Date 11/04 (Tue) 09:30 ～16:30
Venue Ito Campus 【Main venue】Main Hall, Jonathan KS Choi Cultural Centre of Japan／【Sub venue】I2CNER Hall
13:30 ～17:30
"KYUDAI NOW" Leaders' meeting (Day1)[JPN/ENG]
We will invite representatives from members primarily involved in alumni associations to discuss future improvements to the KYUDAI NOW program and its operational methods, sharing insights on issues encountered during past events held in various countries.
Date 11/04 (Tue) 13:30 ～17:30
Venue Ito Campus Ito Guest House Multipurpose Hall
14:00 ～15:35
The Evolution of the Internet and Web3: How Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Will Shape Japan’s Future[JPN/ENG]
This seminar explores the evolution of the Internet toward the Web3 era, emphasizing the transformative roles of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. It introduces the core concepts of decentralization, smart contracts, and token economies, highlighting how these innovations differ fundamentally from traditional Web2 frameworks. The seminar further examines the potential of blockchain to reshape key sectors such as finance, supply chain management, and digital governance.
Date 11/04 (Tue) 14:00 ～15:35
Venue Ito Campus Common Facilities #1, 213 Common seminar room
18:00 ～20:00
Reception Party / Japanese Taiko Drum Performance【By Invitation Only】[JPN/ENG]
*As this is an invitation-only event, the dedicated website is not publicly accessible.
Date 11/04 (Tue) 18:00 ～20:00
Venue Ito Campus Underground Dining Hall, COOP Big Sand Building
10:00 ～17:00
"KYUDAI NOW" Leaders' meeting (Day2)[JPN/ENG]
We will invite representatives from members primarily involved in alumni associations to discuss future improvements to the KYUDAI NOW program and its operational methods, sharing insights on issues encountered during past events held in various countries.
Date 11/05 (Wed) 10:00 ～17:00
Venue Ito Campus Ito Guest House Multipurpose Hall
10:00 ～12:00
KU-SNU-UO SESSION -Governance of Protected Areas and Tourism Resources-[ENG]
Researchers from Seoul National University, University of Oulu and Kyushu University discuss the latest issues related to the governance of protected areas and tourism resources.
Date 11/05 (Wed) 10:00 ～12:00
Venue Ito Campus I2CNER Hall C, Online
10:00 ～18:00
25th Asian Natural Products Conference(Day1)[ENG]
In this conference, multidisciplinary research which used Asian natural products will be discussed from various perspectives. Also, the information exchange will be performed between the international researchers.
Date 11/05 (Wed) 10:00 ～18:00
Venue Online & Face to face Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore
12:10 ～12:50
Special Brown Bag Seminar: Rationale and challenges to build a robust partnership of South Korea and Japan - Reflecting on the 60th Anniversary of Normalization of Diplomatic Relations[simultaneous translation]
【Special Guest】Jungho Lee Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan
Date 11/05 (Wed) 12:10 ～12:50
Venue Online Only Zoom Webinar
15:30 ～18:00
Mongol History: In Fukuoka and Cinema[JPN/ENG]
Let’s learn more about the history of the Mongol Empire through cinema, and its relationship to Fukuoka! In this event, Professor Fukunaga of the Kyushu University Museum will give a lecture regarding the defense walls built against the Mongol invasions in Fukuoka. Following this, Kazakh film director Rashid Nougmanov will introduce his unreleased film “Batu”, which follows a narration by 26 international researchers investigating the history of Genghis Khan’s descendants.
Date 11/05 (Wed) 15:30 ～18:00
Venue Ito Campus INAMORI Center, INAMORI Hall
16:00 ～17:30
Mobility and Impact Reporting: Leveraging Green Mobility and Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions[ENG]
This session will explore cutting-edge developments and interdisciplinary approaches in achieving sustainable transportation and net-zero emissions through innovations in mobility systems, materials science, energy efficiency, and sustainability reporting.
Date 11/05 (Wed) 16:00 ～17:30
Venue Online Only Zoom Webinar (Pre-registration is required)
16:30 ～18:30
Medicine × design seminar[JPN/ENG]
This seminar introduces pioneering approaches to collaboration between healthcare and design (art and technology). This year, we will feature a special lecture on the collaboration between hospitals and design/art that is currently underway in Zurich, Switzerland, and Kanazawa, Japan. We look forward to your participation.
Date 11/05 (Wed) 16:30 ～18:30
Venue Online Only Zoom Webinar
16:40 ～18:10
Short-Term Overseas Dispatch from Kyushu University to the Asia-Oceania Region: Designing Student Growth and Connections to Graduate School and Society[JPN]
Based on case studies of short-term overseas placements to Asia and Oceania by the International Student Center, School of Education, School of Economics, and School of Agriculture, we will hold a symposium to consider the design of student growth and its connection to graduate school and society.
Date 11/05 (Wed) 16:40 ～18:10
Venue Ito Campus E-A-239, 2nd Floor, East Building 1
10:00 ～12:15
IJSSTE & Indo-Japan Bilateral Initiatives[ENG]
This event will mark the launch of the IJSSTE Kyushu–Okinawa Chapter (India Japan Society for Science, Technology and Education). The program will include an introduction to IJSSTE, bilateral project presentations, and a panel discussion featuring professors from India, and Japan, as well as Kyushu University alumni from both academia and industry.
Date 11/06 (Thu) 10:00 ～12:15
Venue Online & Face to face I²CNER Hall C
10:00 ～12:15
Industry Cluster Symposium: Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship/ The Impact of Greenwashing on Green Finance and Sustainable Investing[ENG]
The Q-AOS Industry Cluster event will illustrate research collaboration and innovation. It will explore the role of collaborative science in supporting more sustainable business models and investment practices. This hybrid event is of value to everyone interested in contemporary topics related to business, ESG, sustainability, sustainable finance, and greenwashing as it will provide insights from an academic perspective.
Date 11/06 (Thu) 10:00 ～12:15
Venue Online & Face to face Inamori Center - Main Hall (Ito Campus)
10:00 ～13:00
25th Asian Natural Products Conference(Day2)[ENG]
In this conference, multidisciplinary research which used Asian natural products will be discussed from various perspectives. Also, the information exchange will be performed between the international researchers.
Date 11/06 (Thu) 10:00 ～13:00
Venue Online & Face to face Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore
10:30 ～12:30
Global Career Seminar - Paths to International Cooperation[ENG]
The aim is to build one's own career while being exposed to diverse ideas and values, and to provide an opportunity for students aiming to work in the field of international cooperation, particularly at international organizations, to obtain role models. This seminar will be held in English as it is targeted especially at international students.
Date 11/06 (Thu) 10:30 ～12:30
Venue Online & Face to face JONATHAN KS CHOI CULTURAL CENTRE OF JAPAN & ZOOM (HYBRID)
13:30 ～16:00
Asian and Oceanian Award-Poster Presentation and Award Ceremony-[ENG]
14:00 ～16:00
Asia Week Cultural Exchange Program: “Traveling Through Turkey with Coffee”[JPN]
本企画では、トルココーヒーを通じて、歴史・文化・習慣の奥深さに触れるひとときを提供します。オスマン帝国時代から現代に至るまで、トルコにおけるコーヒーの位置づけは、単なる飲み物を超え、社会的・文化的な役割を担ってきました。イベントでは、トルココーヒーの歴史的背景や現代のカフェ文化、伝統的な作法とともに、代表的なコーヒーの種類を紹介し、実際にテイスティングを行います。さらに、トルコ文化に根付く「コーヒー占い」の紹介と体験を通じて、参加者自身がコーヒーの粉から未来を読み解くユニークな試みにも挑戦していただきます。文化的理解を深めるとともに、参加者同士の交流の場としても意義ある時間となることを目指しています。皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしております。
Date 11/06 (Thu) 14:00 ～16:00
Venue Ito Campus Ito Guest house Multipurpose Hall
16:00 ～18:30
Social Science Field Research in the Middle Lancang-Mekong Region: Focusing on China (Yunnan), Thailand, and Laos[JPN/ENG]
We will host a special seminar focusing on field research in the middle Lancang-Mekong region, with an emphasis on Yunnan, Thailand, and Laos. Topics include the conservation of traditional rice varietal diversity in China’s GIAHS sites, the significance of learning foreign languages beyond English in the AI era, the role of cultural intermediaries in ethnic tourism, and how globalization shapes Laotian youth’s choices between education and migration.
Date 11/06 (Thu) 16:00 ～18:30
Venue Ito Campus INAMORI Center, INAMORI Hall
16:30 ～18:15
Vande Nippon(Indian event)[ENG]
Vande Nippon is an Indian cultural event showcasing Indian dance and musical performances by Kyushu university students as well as professional residing in Fukuoka. Vande Nippon 2025 is looking forward to be even more energetic and colourful with performances from Kyushu University students as well as a professional Indian classical dance performance from Ms. Miyuki Fukunaga.
Date 11/06 (Thu) 16:30 ～18:15
Venue Ito Campus Ito Guest house Multipurpose Hall
10:00 ～12:00
UQ-KU SESSION[JPN]
Initiatives for University-Wide Collaboration in Education and Research
Date 11/07 (Fri) 10:00 ～12:00
Venue Ito Campus INAMORI Center, INAMORI Hall
10:00 ～12:00
Studying in Japan from Southeast Asia ―Focusing on English Program Study Abroad―[ENG]
We are pleased to host Associate Professor Akinari Hoshino from the International Strategy Office, Nagoya University, specializing in intercultural education and the internationalization of higher education. He will deliver a lecture and participate in a panel discussion. We will explore the expectations international students from Southeast Asia had before choosing to study in Japan through English programs, and how they perceive their current study abroad experience.
Date 11/07 (Fri) 10:00 ～12:00
Venue Ito Campus Ito Guest House Multipurpose Hall
13:00 ～16:00
Co-creating Sustainable Agriculture and Environment with Asia[ENG]
Commemorating its 50th anniversary, this symposium-under the theme “Co-creating Sustainable Agriculture and Environment with Asia”-aims to reflect on ITA’s five decades of achievements and explore new possibilities for co-creation and collaboration toward the next 50 years. Young researchers, alumni, and practitioners from Asia will present their work on sustainable agricultural production, community development, and agricultural recycling research.
Date 11/07 (Fri) 13:00 ～16:00
Venue Ito Campus Inamori Hall (Face to Face)
13:00 ～16:00
Collaborative Platform in Research and Education on Humanities and Social Sciences[JPN]
⼈社系協働研究教育コモンズ企画 「学問の種を保存する―知的インフラとしての大学図書館」
Date 11/07 (Fri) 13:00 ～16:00
Venue Online & Face to face Central Library 4F Sky Cute.Commons
14:00 ～16:00
Dog Therapy × One Health: A Campus Well-being Experience[JPN/ENG]
Through the experience of dog therapy, participants will deepen their understanding of the "One Health" perspective, which considers the connection between animals, health, and the environment. Through this healing experience, let's think together about the ideal society in which humans and animals can coexist.
Date 11/07 (Fri) 14:00 ～16:00
Venue Ito Campus Shiiki Hall, 2nd Floor, North Foyer and Lecture Room 5
14:00 ～16:00
The AI Revolution: Reshaping Translation and Redefining How We Learn Languages[JPN]
AI-powered machine translation is evolving rapidly. This seminar explores its current state and challenges, and examines how these advancements will transform foreign language learning. Experts will detail the current landscape in two key areas: text translation, revolutionized by large language models, and real-time simultaneous voice interpretation. We will also focus on the future of language learning—how to best utilize this advanced technology and cultivate the skills needed for tomorrow.
Date 11/07 (Fri) 14:00 ～16:00
Venue Online Only
15:00 ～18:00
Joint Symposium for Health Cluster Modules: Reimagining Global Health from Asia[ENG]
This symposium unites Q-AOS Health Cluster modules to share research progress and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration. Through diverse perspectives—from biomedical sciences to community health—it explores how insights from Asia can shape solutions to global health challenges. ※As registration has closed, the special website is no longer publicly accessible.
Date 11/07 (Fri) 15:00 ～18:00
Venue Hospital Campus 2nd Floor Conference Room, Faculty of Pharmacy Main Building
15:30 ～17:30
Kyudai Alumni Talks - Indonesian Edition: Shaping the Future After Graduation[JPN/ENG]
This online webinar, held during Asia Week, will feature successful stories from Indonesian Kyudai alumni. The event aims to inspire current and prospective students by showcasing career journeys and demonstrating how the Kyudai alumni network can support future professional growth and collaboration between Japan and Indonesia.
Date 11/07 (Fri) 15:30 ～17:30
Venue Online Only
16:00 ～18:00
Study at Kyushu University: Virtual Study Abroad Fair 2025 Fall[ENG]
Join our Virtual Study Abroad Fair as part of our annual ASIA WEEK celebration! This event is designed for prospective graduate students worldwide seeking English-taught degree programs. Discover our graduate programs fully conducted in English, explore scholarship opportunities and application processes, and hear inspiring testimonials from current students, alumni, and faculty members about their academic experiences and career success.
Date 11/07 (Fri) 16:00 ～18:00
Venue Online Only Zoom Webinar
16:30 ～18:00
Korean Literature Might Not Be That Much About Korea[ENG]
This will be an open and exploratory session in which I will share thoughts on what one needs to understand in order to appreciate Korean literature. No prior knowledge of Korea or Korean literature is required – anyone who loves literature, or has at least heard of Korea, is warmly welcome to join.
Date 11/07 (Fri) 16:30 ～18:00
Venue Ito Campus INAMORI Center, INAMORI Hall
13:00 ～18:00
"Soviet Film: Connect Asia Through the Work of Viktor Tsoi" Film Screening with Special Guest Rachid Nougmanov[JPN/ENG]
Join us for a screening of The Needle, with the presence of its director, Rachid Nougmanov. The event will also have lectures about the connections among Viktor Tsoi, Kino, and Asia, and will have very special international guests, who will participate in round tables with the audience.
Date 11/08 (Sat) 13:00 ～18:00
Venue Active Learning Space, 2nd Floor, Design Commons, Ohashi Campus
15:00 ～18:00
All Lives Are Interconnected: The Frontlines of One Health in Protecting Humans, Animals, and the Environment[JPN/ENG]
※As registration has closed, the special website is no longer publicly accessible.
Date 11/08 (Sat) 15:00 ～18:00
Venue Online & Face to face Common Facilities #1, 213 Common seminar room
10:00 ～17:30
Ishigaki Island Future Symposium[JPN]
This year, we will hold an international symposium inviting project members from Chulalongkorn University, who hosted the 2024 international symposium, as well as other overseas collaborators. The symposium will feature reports by the project’s principal investigators and poster presentations by early-career researchers, providing an opportunity to share the outcomes of our project and discuss future perspectives.
Date 11/09 (Sun) 10:00 ～17:30
Venue Ishigaki City Civic Hall
16:30 ～19:00
Effective Team Building for Interdisciplinary Research: Strategies Based on Successful Large-Scale Grant Applications[JPN]
①基調講演：京都大学 宮野公樹 准教授／異分野融合に関する理念、方法論、京都大学でのご経験などの講演 ②基調講演：九州大学 大賀哲 准教授（政策のための科学モジュール長）、工藤孔梨子 講師／異分野融合の設計論：深化する知見、転用される方法、創発する問い） ③事例報告（アジアでの研究資金の獲得を中心に）：銭琨 准教授（拠点形成事業アジア・アフリカ学術基盤形成型、国際共同B）（副クラスター長）、アシル・アハメッド准教授（SCORE 社会還元加速プログラム 大学推進型拠点都市環境整備型）（3ZEROとZ世代モジュール長）、木村拓也 教授（基盤B、海外連携科研、JST NEXUS）（接続・モビリティ・教育モジュール、クラスター長） ④指定討論：里村 和歌子准教授（レジリエンス・ジェンダー・平等モジュール長）
Date 11/09 (Sun) 16:30 ～19:00
Venue Online & Face to face Large Conference Room AB, Nishijin Plaza