Hokkaido University

07/05/2026

Experience the natural beauty that shapes Hokkaido University.

From our campuses to forests and the sea, you may find yourself in awe of the university that is closely connected with its natural surroundings

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07/05/2026

Backward-swimming fish and more rare footage of creatures are captured in the Arctic glacial fjords by researchers. Learn more and watch the videos here: https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/news/26005/
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Researchers have deployed a portable, non-invasive monitoring system on the seafloor of a remote ...

05/05/2026

Happy Golden Week 🌿🌸
Japan’s holiday season is here. Take a moment to enjoy the peaceful spring scenery across our Sapporo Campus.

※ Photos taken in late April (courtesy PRC)

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ゴールデンウイークに入りました🌿🌸
春の穏やかな札幌キャンパスの風景をお届けします。

（文・写真：広報・コミュニケーション部門）

撮影日：4月下旬

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01/05/2026

What if were not evenly passed on to daughter cells during cell division, one of the most fundamental processes underpinning life? Learn more in our latest press release: https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/news/25980/

A new study shows that how a cell fails to divide after copying its DNA can determine its fate. C...

30/04/2026

🌸🌿Spring around our campus is more than just cherry blossoms. If you would like to enjoy many other kinds of flowers, why not visit the Botanic Garden of Hokkaido University?

Visit the website to see what else is blooming:
🌼 https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/fsc/bg/index_e.html

30/04/2026

Hokkaido University researchers have found that embryos can tolerate disruptions in cell division at certain developmental stages. Learn more in our press release: https://bit.ly/4w06AcT

Researchers use a light-activated protein to illuminate when embryos can cope with disruptions to...

30/04/2026

Dementia currently affects around 55 million people worldwide. So, is there a way to prevent it?

Hokkaido University researchers have found promising markers that could detect an early stage of dementia.

Read more:

A step toward early detection of dementia As people live longer, age-related disorders, including...

28/04/2026

Be ambitious, or be reckless. Perhaps the two are simply two sides of the same coin.

In his latest column, President Houkin explores the true meaning of Hokkaido University’s famous motto, “Be Ambitious,” through the bold choices and unexpected paths taken by his close friend.

Read the full column here👇
https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/news/25881/

And see the President’s message at the start of his second term 👇
https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/about/presidents-message/

The signature phrase of Hokkaido University is “Be ambitious!” These are the words left to the st...