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Opened childcare center during the summer vacation period

Kanazawa University has opened a limited-time school childcare service for children of Kanazawa University faculty and staff from August 20, 2012. 　This is in response to a survey conducted by Institute for Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion for those with children up to elementary school age, "To study childcare facilities and services at Kanazawa University [...].

登録日：2025-8-22

The event “Science Plaza – Summer Science Experience Seminar for High School Students”

On August 8, College of Science and Engineering, in cooperation with the Ishikawa Prefectural Board of Education, held a "Science Plaza: Summer Seminar for High School Students". 　This year was the 20th time the seminar was held, and 81 high school students from Ishikawa Prefecture participated. Participants learned about mathematics, physics, [...].

登録日：2025-8-21

Public lecture "Exploring the Past Through Kanazawa University Campus Ruins – The Takara-machi Site and What Its Structures and Artifacts Reveal About the Early Modern Kanazawa Castle Town and the Emergence of Modern Hospitals and Medical Schools."

On August 8, a public lecture "Kanazawa University Learning about the Past from the Ruins on the Premises -Takara-machi Kanazawa Castle Town in the Early Modern Period and the Modern Hospital and Medical School from the Remains and Artifacts of the Ruins" was held at Kanazawa University Central Library and University Museum. 18 citizens ranging from high school students to those in their 70s participated in the lecture. 　University Museum The [...]...

登録日：2025-8-21

Students from Leiden University participated in the Special Exchange Program at Kanazawa University

From April 4 to August 7, 2025, Kanazawa University implemented a short-term program for students from Leiden University. 15 students from Leiden University in the Netherlands participated in this program. 　In this program, while taking classes in Japanese language and Japanese culture and society, the [...]...

登録日：2025-8-21

Cancer Research Early Exposure Program (Cancer Research EEP 2025) held — High school students experienced cutting-edge cancer research

Kanazawa University Cancer Research Institute and Nano Life Science Institute held the "4th Early Experience Program for Cancer Research (Cancer Institute EEP2025)" for high school students from August 4 to 6. This program is designed to foster future researchers by providing them with the opportunity to experience cutting-edge cancer research [...].

登録日：2025-8-20

Kanazawa University conducted exchanges with students from the University of the Philippines Manila and Hai phong Medical University in Vietnam

From July 24 to 30, students from the School of Medicine at the University of the Philippines, Manila, visited Kanazawa University. During their stay, they participated in various programs such as observing surgeries at Kanazawa University University Hospital Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, and cultural experiences at Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and Shirakawa-go [...].

登録日：2025-8-20

Owari-cho shopping street and Kanazawa University collaborate Owari-cho Anyato Festival 8/23

登録日：2025-8-20

Science Council of Japan in Ishikawa

On August 2, Kanazawa University held "Japan Kanazawa University Art Conference in Ishikawa" in collaboration with Japan Kanazawa University Art Conference, Ishikawa Prefecture and Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology at Kanazawa Art Hall. This event was held in collaboration with the Japan Kanazawa University Art Conference, Ishikawa Prefecture and Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) at Kanazawa Art Hall.

登録日：2025-8-19

Presentation Event for the common education subject "Future Design Practice" Held in Noto

On July 20, a presentation event for the common education subject "Future Design Practice" was held in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, with approximately 60 students, faculty, and staff in attendance. This subject started in 2022 under the theme "You can change yourself and your future!" It encourages students to "design their own future" [...].

登録日：2025-8-8

2025 J-PEAKS On-Campus Information Session Held

On July 29, J-PEAKS held 2025 J-PEAKS On-Campus Information Session at MIRAICHI Research Center on the Kakuma Campus. Approximately 100 faculty, staff and students participated in the hybrid face-to-face and online session.  First, Trustee Shinichi Nakamura, Executive Director of J-PEAKS Promotion Division, gave opening remarks, followed by [...].

登録日：2025-8-8

2025 "Manufacturing Workshop for Elementary and Junior High School Students" Held

On July 22, College of Science and Engineering and Technical Support Center held the 2025 "Manufacturing Workshop for Elementary and Junior High School Students". This year, 15 students participated in the production of “metal spinning tops” using machine tools, and another 15 students took part in the creation of “mini robots” involving soldering and programming. With support from faculty members and student assistants, each participant successfully completed their own project.

登録日：2025-8-8

Kanazawa University COI-NEXT to Exhibit at the Osaka-Kansai Expo: Showcasing Research on Environmentally Friendly Plant-Based Plastics

Kanazawa University COI-NEXT (*1), led by Professor Kenji Takahashi of the Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, will participate in the “Science Exhibition: Connecting Me and the Future” at the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo). The exhibition will be held over six days, from August 14 to 19, in the “Connecting with the Earth” zone. This event is organized by [...]

登録日：2025-8-8

Practical Entrepreneurship Education Program for Industry-Academia Collaboration Graduate students propose solutions to issues faced by well-known companies and organizations

登録日：2025-8-8

The 2nd University-Wide FD Workshop of 2025
"The Significance and Value of Interdisciplinary Education in Graduate Schools: Focusing on Lab Rotation"

On July 16, 2025, The 2nd University-Wide FD Workshop "The Significance and Value of Interdisciplinary Education in Graduate Schools: Focusing on Lab Rotation" was held online, attended by 58 faculty members. Since FY2022, Kanazawa University has been offering GS Foundational and Advanced Courses in graduate programs, enabling the design of cross-disciplinary curricula across graduate schools. As part of this initiative, [...]

登録日：2025-8-6

Students are continuously carrying out coastal cleanup activities in Noto

Kanazawa University Students of Kanazawa University Volunteer Saport Station (hereinafter referred to as "Borasapo"), an extracurricular activity group of Shiga City, Shiga Prefecture, conducted a beach cleanup at Masuhoura in Shiga Town several times from July 6. This activity was conducted by Borasapo students to enjoy sightseeing and swimming in the beautiful Masuhoura [...].

登録日：2025-8-5

Student support program "Kanazawa Food Culture Experience: Nigirizushi Class"

On July 18, Health Service Center hosted the "Kanazawa Food Culture Experience: Nigirizushi Class" with 21 students including 4 international students and 3 faculty members. Master sushi chef Katsuaki Yoshida from the long-established restaurant Chitori Sushi served as the instructor, giving live demonstrations while explaining each step. Afterward, [...]...

登録日：2025-7-30

ZATSUDAN NO CHIKARA: "Let’s Talk About the “Gaps” Around Us! – Life and Career Insights from a Kanazawa University Alumnus Working at Takata Sangyo Group"

On July 17th, Frontier Science and Social Co-creation Initiative held a ZATSUDAN NO CHIKARA "Let’s Talk About the “Gaps” Around Us! – Life and Career Insights from a Kanazawa University Alumnus Working at Takata Sangyo Group", and 6 Kanazawa University students participated [...].

登録日：2025-7-29

First Research Meeting of FY2025 Held for the “Project to Establish a Hub for Promoting Japanese Language Teacher Training and Development (Chubu Block – Kanazawa University)”

On July 13, the School of International Studies, College of Human and Social Sciences, held the first research meeting of the 2025 academic year at Kakuma Campus as part of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Project to Establish a Hub for Promoting Japanese Language Teacher Training and Development [...].

登録日：2025-7-29

Meeting Held Between High School Principals, Career Guidance Teachers, and Kanazawa University for FY2025

On July 22, a meeting was held between high school principals and career guidance teachers and Kanazawa University for the 2025. The event was conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation, and was attended by approximately 76 teachers [...].

登録日：2025-7-29

School of Law Monthly Report No. 133 has been published

School of Law With the help of the Public Relations Committee and student volunteers, the Monthly Bulletin provides stakeholders with the "now" of School of Law through recent topics, columns, and essays on School of Law. 　School of Law Please click here to see the 133rd issue of the Monthly Report.

登録日：2025-7-25