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Hokkaido University is located in the cosmopolitan city of Sapporo, northern Japan, and is recognized as one of Japan's leading research and teaching institutions. We encourage you to visit and interact with our channel regularly and subscribe for fresh and exciting video content exploring campus life, ideas, and much more. If you want to know what it's like to study at one of Japan's top-ranking universities, this is the place to find out.
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Tiny particles called ‘atmospheric aerosols’ from Asian Dust and wildfires affect both our climate and health. Specially Appointed Assoc. Prof. Teppei J. Yasunari uses various research methods to study their impact.
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President Kiyohiro Houkin talks with Assoc. Prof. Evgeny Podolskiy, a cryosphere scientist, whose research uses acoustics to unveil the secrets of glaciers and narwhal behavior.
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Methane gas in cattle breath and manure has a higher greenhouse effect than carbon dioxide, and is one of the causes of global warming. On the other hand, this methane can also be utilized as biomass energy through appropriate treatment.
Associate Professor Shiho Ishikawa of the Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, spoke about her research to solve the various issues surrounding the cattle industry and build a recycling-oriented society.
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Application for the MEXT* Scholarship: IGP Special Quota for admission in October 2025 is now open.
*MEXT: the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, JAPAN
The details of the MEXT Scholarship: IGP Special Quota
altair.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/grad/igpoverview/special-…
<The MEXT Scholarship: IGP Special Quota> is a special scholarship for those who wish to apply for the International Graduate Program (IGP) supported by Japanese government. Students eligible for this program are limited to those who hope to undertake the Transdisciplinary Life Science Course, Biosystems Science Course, or Division of Soft Matter with the Graduate School of Life Science, Hokkaido University in Sapporo, JAPAN.
Interested students should find a laboratory that matches your research goals and contact prospective supervisors to discuss their suitability ASAP. After a professor agrees to sponsor a student, application documents should be submitted to the supervisor, who will be subsequently submit to the IGP administration office by December 20, 2024.
Laboratory list
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IGP website
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How are tiny and invisible microogranisms linked to the climate change? We talked to Prof. Manabu Fukui (Institute of Low Temperature Science) on the discovery and functions of microorganisms in the cryosphere.
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"The President’s Adventures in Knowledge-Land" is a series featuring President Kiyohiro Houkin and Hokkaido University’s researchers.
In the third installment entitled “From toxicology to One Health approach” President Houkin talks with Professor Mayumi Ishizuka.
A veterinary doctor, Prof. Ishizuka's research is largely focused on tackling the environmental pollution issue, especially in Zambia. Her initiatives led to the launching of the interdisciplinary “One Health” at Hokkaido University.
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In the 8th installment of the ‘Field of Knowledge’ series, we are introducing the northernmost research forest in Japan: Teshio Experimental Forest.
Highly rich of biodiversity, this research forest is a fertile ground for environmental research and is facilitated by skilled educational and technical staff.
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Hokkaido University’s Graduate School of Environmental Science is Japan’s first graduate school dedicated to studying Environmental Science and is committed to solution-based research that serves society. Students from diverse research backgrounds, regions, and research interests are welcome to join the master’s and PhD programs taught in English. Here, you’ll find a vibrant, inclusive community ready to support your academic and professional development in the pursuit of global environmental challenges and advancing sustainable solutions.
Graduate School of Environmental Science/環境科学院
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Division of Environmental Science Development/環境起学専攻
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Division of Earth System Science/地球圏科学専攻
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In our latest special feature on Climate Change, Dr. Fujio Ohnishi talked about the impact of the changing nature to the culturally diverse Arctic Region from the perspective of international relations studies.
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👉 www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/climate-change/article/10…
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Tourism and climate change are more related than you might think.
Prof. Johan Edelheim (Research Faculty of Media and Communication) examines how tourism can be ethical and sustainable.
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