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President Ochi Visits Korea and Concludes Agreements with Two Universities |
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On November 20, 2025, President Mitsuo Ochi and other HU representatives visited Yonsei University in the Republic of Korea to hold a signing ceremony for an inter-university international exchange agreement.
The two universities engaged in constructive discussions on new possibilities for collaboration that leverage their respective strengths. Building on this agreement, it is expected that the mutual trust between the institutions will deepen further.
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On the following day, November 21, President Mitsuo Ochi and other HU representatives visited Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in the Republic of Korea to sign an annex on student exchange.
Exchange with HUFS began when the two institutions started collaborating in 2021, after HU was selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Inter-University Exchange Project (CAMPUS Asia Plus Program)”. Since then, more than 20 students have participated in mutual exchanges, including summer schools and study-abroad programs. The conclusion of this annex aims to build on these achievements and further develop student exchange between the two universities in a more systematic and active manner.
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With the conclusion of the inter-university international exchange agreement with Yonsei University and the annex on student exchange with Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, it is expected that academic and cultural exchange between Japan and Korea will continue to flourish.
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High-impact Research from Top-tier Journals |
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Sticky Beginnings: When Life Began to Gel |
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Surface-bound gels may have provided the structure and chemistry for life to take root on Earth, and perhaps beyond.
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Discover HU’s Excellence! |
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Hiroshima University Has Launched a 700 Million Yen Support Program to Welcome Students and Researchers From U.S. Institutions and Has Hired Five Highly Capable Young Researchers |
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On May 29, 2025, Hiroshima University announced its decision to actively welcome international students and early-career researchers who are facing difficulties continuing their studies or research in the United States due to recent changes in U.S. government policy. The university offers a total support package worth 700 million yen for eligible individuals, covering up to 74 students and 44 promising early-career researchers.
To this end, we have been preparing to employ researchers as “Assistant Professors for Training” and “Selected Assistant Professors,” utilizing our framework for accepting young researchers, without limiting eligibility to those currently in the United States.
Following a rigorous selection process, we are pleased to announce the hiring of five highly capable young researchers.
• Number of positions available: Up to 44
• Inquiries from researchers in the U.S. and elsewhere: 17
• Number of applications received: 7
• Number selected in each specialized field: 5 (1 Assistant Professor for Training, 4 Selected Assistant Professors)
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(Saturday, January 24, 2026)
Join Us for EUROPEAN, NORTH AMERICAN, OCEANIAN, LATIN AMERICAN SATURDAY |
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We will hold an international exchange event, "EUROPEAN, NORTH AMERICAN, OCEANIAN, LATIN AMERICAN SATURDAY," on January 24, 2026, at Hiroshima University Phoenix International Center MIRAI CREA.
The event is designed to provide visitors with an opportunity to experience the fascinating diversity of cultures in the European, North American, Oceanian, and Latin American regions.
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28, 2026! |
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