Science at Osaka University

05/06/2026

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. Wouldn't it be nice to take such a beautiful view every once in awhile?

01/06/2026

[Research Update] 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. They found that the zinc finger proteins RLF and ZFP292 assist in stabilizing the CoREST corepressor complex at gene promoters in embryonic stem cells, preventing differentiation.

Please visit our website for more details.
https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/researchs/11268_1/

28/05/2026

[Joint Event]
The University of Osaka hosted the “UOsaka–NTNU AI Workshop” on April 30 and May 1, 2026, at Toyonaka Campus.
Eighteen students from diverse academic backgrounds joined lectures and practical sessions on AIoT and edge AI using the AMB82-mini platform, led by faculty members and student tutors from National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). Participants explored the full workflow from AI fundamentals to data collection, training, and implementation, culminating in an exciting mini-car AI race.

We would like to express its sincere gratitude to the faculty members and student tutors from NTNU for their invaluable cooperation and support in making this workshop possible.
https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/11240_1/

25/05/2026

[Interview Video]
An international student from the Graduate School of Science 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 more. The video also features Prof. Terada discussing what sparked his interest in research and offering advice for students who are just beginning their own research journeys.

Don’t miss it!

【大阪大学ホームカミングデイ2026】の企画動画です。大阪大学の研究室をご紹介します。研究室所属の学生さんがインタビュアーを努め、先生方に研究の魅力や、大阪大学で学ぶ人たちに将来どのような人になってほしい.....

18/05/2026

[Visit from abroad]
On April 24, a delegation from National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) from Taiwan, visited our Graduate School of Science. During the meeting, the participants exchanged views on future collaboration and on a joint symposium scheduled to be held at the University of Osaka in October this year.

After the meeting, a research presentation session was held, featuring presentations by two NSYSU faculty members and four students interested in the Double Degree Program (DDP).

We will continue preparations for the successful joint symposium and further strengthen the cooperative relationship between two universities.

For more details, please visit our website.
https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/11233_1/

15/05/2026

[Research]
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. The researchers discovered that by applying strain to the one-dimensional chain compound NbSe₃, which exhibits a charge-density-wave (CDWs) state, using an acoustic wave of SAW, a plateau structure appears in the current-voltage characteristics, indicating quantization.
For more details, please visit our website.

A research group including Koji Fujiwara (a third-year doctoral student at the time of the research), Associate Professor Shintaro Takada, and Professor Yasuhiro Niimi of the Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, the University of Osaka, discovered that by applying strain to the one-dim...

01/05/2026

[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 Graduate School of Science et al. The research team have revealed that circadian clock oscillation in cyanobacteria is controlled by factors intrinsic to one of the proteins that controls it, in a manner that is unaffected by environmental conditions.

For more details, please visit our website.
https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/researchs/11123_1/

30/04/2026

[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. Researchers observed indication of rare mesic nuclei that could reveal how matter acquires mass.

For more details, please visit our website.
https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/researchs/11219_1/

22/04/2026

[News] A new video is now available!
An international student from the Terada Lab (Dept. of Earth and Space Science) interviews Professor Terada about his research and his hopes for students at The University of Osaka.
This video is part of “Homecoming Day 2026" of The University of Osaka on Saturday, May 2.
Lectures by our faculty will also be held on the day, at the Toyonaka Campus.
We look forward to seeing you there!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sln7JIyUWhE

20/04/2026

[News] 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!