Enjoy the Taste of Hiroshima! Nearly 200 people joined Hiroshima University’s cultural exchange event to try okonomiyaki, momiji-manju, and meet people from all over the world! 🌏✨ More about the event here: hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/internation…

Stem cell-based embryo models resemble human embryos but are distinctly different—so how should they be regulated? A new study reviews global policies and calls for ethically sound, internationally aligned regulation. 👨‍🔬embopress.org/doi/full/10.10… hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/89882

Moved by how Hiroshima’s memorials turned loss into a global call for peace, an HU historian turns his gaze to Southeast Asia—unpacking what stories they etched in stone, the ones left out, and what that means for peace, 80 years after the atomic bombing. hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/90688

Thinking about studying in Japan? 🗾 Join Hiroshima University's IGS Online Info Session on July 16 to learn about our interdisciplinary, English-taught undergraduate program! 🌏✨ 📅 Save the date & register here: x.gd/m8TKf hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/igs/news/90…

Hiroshima University, UNITAR & UN Volunteers are shaping the future of peacebuilding through a global training program!🌎 Check out the call for applications for the FY2025 Program for Global Human Resource Development for Peacebuilding and Development: gpad.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/

Even the best surgeon may not be able to cut out every breast cancer cell once it spreads. But researchers have uncovered at least one mechanism behind this spread—and with it, a potential new anti-breast cancer drug. 🔬 bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bp… hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/90794

Serendipitous discovery of djerfisherite in Ryugu grain challenges current paradigm of the nature of primitive asteroids. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ma… hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/90759

Hiroshima University ranked 2nd among Japanese universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 and placed in the global top 100 in 7 SDG categories—more than any other university in Japan! 🎉 Learn more: hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91168

Research in mice found that certain prebiotics may boost brain GABA levels by regulating gut microbiota—offering potential for preventing or treating neurological disorders like epilepsy or depression. 📷 Access the study here: nature.com/articles/s4153… hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91243

Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in Japan. A vaccination support program for older adults in Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture reduced pneumonia-related mortality by 25%—reversing a rising trend in the community. 💉 jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/35… hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91193

When fermented with plant-derived bacteria, stevia leaf extract is toxic to pancreatic cancer cells but not to healthy kidney cells. mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/9… hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91640

Study finds Japan’s schools struggle to support immigrant students due to structural barriers, as gaps in teacher training worsen isolation and hinder learning. hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91615 doi.org/10.4312/as.202…

Thank you for celebrating the 28th Yukata Festival with us! 👘 Hiroshima University’s beloved summer tradition was a big hit once again—filled with smiles, fun, and community spirit last July 13, 2025. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the day. 😊🍧🎆

Cell sheet preparation for use in tissue engineering and regenerative therapies could be significantly improved with the use of thermo-responsive polymer brushes, adjusted in length and density according to specific cell types. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/art… hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91100

A new way to grow stem cells may help them release more of the signaling proteins they use to repair tissue, potentially improving future treatments. hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91089 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

🌍 Ready to level up your career in peacebuilding & international development? Apply for the Mid-Career Course this January 2026 at Hiroshima University—held with UNITAR and supported by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 🔗Learn more & apply: hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/internation…

🎉 Heroty is back in YURU-VERSE 2025—a national contest for local mascot characters! Voting starts tomorrow and runs through September 27. You can vote once per day. Let’s make Heroty famous across Japan! 🌟Learn more about the contest and how to vote👇 hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91701

Yell-kun and Erumi-chan from Ryowa House visited Heroty! All three are taking part in this year’s national mascot contest, Yuru-verse 2025! We’d love your support—vote for Heroty! Voting started today! 🎉 More info here ▼ hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91701

Join us at TICAD9 in Yokohama! Global Innovation: Japan–Africa University Symposium 📅 August 20 | 10AM 📍 Pacifico Yokohama Explore the future of Japan–Africa cooperation in education and science! More: hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/internation…

To mark 80 years since the atomic bombing, HU held a Peace Charity Concert on Aug 5, sharing a message of peace through music 🕊️🎶. The event featured opera singer Michie Nakamaru, pianist Tomohiro Adachi, and HU students, alumni, and staff. More: hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/92068