New PROSPECTUS for 2019!

Our all-new English-language 2019 Prospectus has been released! Packed with information showcasing the charm of the city of Osaka, Osaka University's diversity, and our strength of research, the PROSPECTUS 2019 gives you the Osaka University experience NOW.

Meet the President

Research at Osaka University

Prizes

Japan’s first Nobel Laureate served a researcher and professor at Osaka University.

OU StoryZ

Every member of the OU Family has their own story. This collection of true stories creates a spectacular documentary about Osaka University.

News & Topics

2020-1-7 (Tue)

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New Year's Greeting from President Nishio

2020-1-7 (Tue)

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Nominations for 14th Kondo Prize

2019-12-26 (Thu)

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Osaka University and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry team up to hold the "Ideathon for Scientific Innovation by Young People Under 40"

2019-12-25 (Wed)

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Osaka University signs agreement with RIKEN SPring-8 Center to form a linkage in synchrotron radiation research

Events

2019-10-5 (Sat) -
2020-1-21 (Tue)

Students

Study Abroad Consultations from Former Exchange Students

2020-1-23 (Thu) 13:30 -

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Lecture on Human Rights Issues

2020-1-23 (Thu) -
2020-3-28 (Sat)

Inside Alumni

Lectures by Professors Retiring in 2020

2020-2-13 (Thu) 14:00 -

Students

"What do I need to do about risk and health management while overseas?" Risk Management in Overseas Study and/or Training

2020-3-9 (Mon) 14:00 -

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Research Center on Ethical, Legal and Social Issues Kickoff Symposium – Considering Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues to Promote Co-Creation in AI Network Society

Seminars & Symposiums

Research

2020-1-9 (Thu)

Getting to the "Heart" of Heart Beats: Cardiac thin filament structure and function revealed

Osaka University researchers use electron cryomicroscopy to visualize the most detailed images of cardiac muscle thin filaments to date, revealing for the first time structural changes that regulate heart beat function

2020-1-8 (Wed)

Light-up wheels: Unique organic light-emitting molecular emitters

Researchers at Osaka University design and synthesize highly efficient carbon-based 3rd-generation OLED molecular emitters by linking the donor and acceptor modules into a ring

2020-1-6 (Mon)

Peering into the genome of brain tumor

Osaka University-led research introduces a machine-learning algorithm for predicting genetic mutations of malignant brain tumor types based only on MRI, offering promise for noninvasive diagnosis and faster treatment

2019-12-16 (Mon)

Utilizing relativistic effects for laser fusion: A new approach for clean power

Activating relativistic effects of intense laser light in plasma, researchers at Osaka University test a new method for achieving consistent nuclear fusion, which may lead to cheaper and emission-free energy production

2019-12-11 (Wed)