# Tohoku University
**Source**: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/
**Parent**: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/admissions/index.html
## Main banner
[### The Romance of Research
A Bond with \
Si-ence
Takeaki Iwamoto
: Professor, Department of Chemistry,
Vice dean, Graduate School of Science,\
Director, Research and Analytical Center\
for Giant Molecules,\
Tohoku University](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/romance/en/07_takeaki_iwamoto.html)
## Featured
- [### University for International Research Excellence (UREX1) Forum 2026 －Explore Your Unknown
Tohoku University held an event featuring our promising researchers and other guests to discuss our present – and future – as the first University for International Research Excellence.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/urex1_forum_2026_explore_your_unknown.html)
[University News](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/index.html)
- [### From Japan to Europe: Strengthening Global Preparedness for WUI Fires
As governments worldwide step up efforts to address wildland-urban interface fires, a Tohoku University researcher has played a part in shaping an EU housing policy.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/from_japan_to_europe_strengthening_global_preparedness_for_wui_fires.html)
[University Research News](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/research/)
- [### An Unusual Dust Storm on Mars Reveals How the Red Planet Lost Some of its Water
By using data across multiple Mars exploration missions, researchers are closer to solving one of the greatest mysteries of planetary science: how did Mars lose its water?](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/dust_storm_on_mars_reveals_how_planet_lost_water.html)
[Research](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/index.html)
- [### Magnetic Gear Reconfigures the Yagi-Uda Antenna for Future 6G Developments
A new catalyst synchronizes the two key steps of hydrogen formation in alkaline water electrolysis, overcoming a major efficiency bottleneck and advancing practical green hydrogen production.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/magnetic_gear_reconfigures_the_yagiuda_antenna_for_future_6g_developments.html)
[Research](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/index.html)
- [### Tohoku University to Launch Innovative Gateway College in 2027
This new undergraduate education hub represents a significant departure from traditional Japanese university structures by transcending faculty boundaries and embracing a global approach to learning.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/tohoku_uni_to_launch_innovative_gateway_college_in_2027.html)
[University News](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/index.html)
## News
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- [### How Nobel Laureates Are Selected: Insights from a Committee Member
Professor Eva Olsson, a member of the Nobel Committee for Physics, shares how Alfred Nobel's vision still guides the rigorous, global selection of Nobel Prize laureates.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/how_nobel_laureates_are_selected_insights_from_a_committee_member.html)
2026.03.13
[University News](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/index.html)
- [### New Scholarship Program for International Students Enrolling from the 2027 Academic Year
Studying abroad can be expensive - but Tohoku University can help with a new scholarship that covers up to 100% of tuition fees.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/new_scholarship_program_for_international_students_2027.html)
2026.03.11
[University News](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/index.html)
- [### Message on the 15th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake
President Teiji Tominaga offers condolences on behalf of the university to those affected by the disaster, as well as a message of hope and unity for the community.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/on_the_15th_anniversary_of_the_great_east_japan_earthquake.html)
2026.03.11
[University News](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/index.html)
- [### Tohoku University Launches World-first Disaster Science Course on 15th Anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake
A memorial symposium also reflected on lessons from 2011, highlighting youth engagement and global collaboration to strengthen future disaster preparedness](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/first_disaster_science_course_on_15th_anniversary_of_great_east_japan_earthquake.html)
2026.03.10
[University News](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/index.html)
## Research
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- [### Comprehensive Digital Materials Ecosystem Streamlines Material Design
This ecosystem integrates terabytes worth of academic literature, AI, and theoretical frameworks to help our search for material candidates.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/comprehensive_digital_materials_ecosystem_streamlines_material_design.html)
2026.03.13
[Research](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/index.html)
- [### Y-Doped Catalyst Transforms Ammonia into Sustainable Hydrogen Energy
Researchers found that Y-doping (adding yttrium) to an inexpensive nickel catalyst was the key to speeding up an otherwise sluggish reaction.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/y_doped_catalyst_transforms_ammonia_into_sustainable_energy.html)
2026.03.12
[Research](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/index.html)
- [### Soft Fibers that Move with Electricity
The soft fibers could replace existing soft actuators in wearable devices that rely on stiff metallic materials and limit movement.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/soft_fibers_that_move_with_electricity.html)
2026.03.10
[Research](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/index.html)
- [### Accelerating Catalyst Materials Discovery with Large Artificial Intelligence Models
A specially invited review has shown how large AI models are revolutionizing catalyst discovery, accelerating the development of clean energy and sustainable technologies.](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/accelerating_catalyst_materials_discovery_with_large_artificial_intelligence_models.html)
2026.03.05
[Research](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/index.html)
## Events
[View All](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/events/index.html)
- [3.12
Thu
5.8
Fri
### Nominations Open: Tohoku University International Awards 2026
Special Event](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/events/special_event/nominations_open_tohoku_university_international_awards_2026.html)
- [3.19
Thu
### Event: Is Japan Prepared for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Disasters?
Special Event](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/events/special_event/event_is_japan_prepared_for_wildland_urban_interface_fire_disasters.html)
- [3.23
Mon
3.24
Tue
### 11th CIES Technology Forum
Special Event](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/events/special_event/11th_cies_technology_forum.html)
- [4.3
Fri
4.7
Tue
### Welcome Week for New International Students, Spring 2026
Special Event](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/events/special_event/welcome_week_for_new_international_students_spring_2026.html)
- [6.10
Wed
7.28
Tue
### Tohoku University Japanese Programme (TUJP) Summer 2026: Apply now!
Special Event](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/events/special_event/tujp_summer_2026_apply_now.html)
- [6.12
Fri
8.6
Thu
### G-RIPS Sendai 2026
Special Event](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/events/special_event/event_grips_sendai_2026.html)
## Jobs
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- [### Recruitment Notice: Assistant Professor/Research Fellow (Spintronics)](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/careers/recruitment_assistant_prof_postdoc_csis_spintronics.html)
Deadline: 2026-05-25
- [### Recruitment Notice: Professor (Materials Science)](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/careers/recruitment_imram_professor_xray.html)
Deadline: 2026-04-15
- [### Eleven New Professor-Level Research Positions Opened for Female Candidates](https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/eleven_new_professor_leve_research_positions_for_female_candidates.html)
Deadline: 2026-05-31
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