From March 1 (Wednesday) to August 4 (Friday), 2023, German Language and Intercultural Studies EU Campus Program 2023 was held at Doshisha EU Campus at Tübingen University. 12 students from the Faculty of Letters, the Faculty of Social Studies, the Faculty of Policy Studies and the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies participated in the program.
In German classes, taught by faculty members from the University of Tübingen, the students also took part in field trips, visited elementary schools, and other off-campus practical trainings. From April, they studied German language by proficiency level together with international students from various countries and regions, and worked hard to improve their language skills. In addition to German language classes, the students deepened their understanding of German and EU society and culture through Joint Seminar: Intercultural Studies classes with students from Department of Japanologie at the University of Tübingen and special lectures by Doshisha faculty members on EU Campus.
In extracurricular activities, the Buddy Program, in which Doshisha students and UT Japanologie students are paired up, was also implemented in 2023. While learning each other’s language, the students sometimes went beyond the framework of a "Buddy Program" and deepened exchanges on and off campus, either individually or in groups. There was barely COVID-19 pandemic impact for this 2023 program, therefore the past five months they spent together, feeling the joy of face-to-face communication without any COVID-19 restrictions, must have been precious and unforgettable memories for the students of both universities.
We were able to successfully complete the program thanks to the continued and sincere supports of all involved at the University of Tübingen. We would like to take this opportunity again to thank everyone involved in this wonderful program.
The "Student Voice" written by the participating students during the program is available on the EU Campus website in both Japanese and German. Please refer to the following link.
From September 1st, 2023 to January 12th, 2024, the second-year European
Studies EU Campus Program was conducted at the EU Campus. Fifteen
students from the Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Letters, Faculty of
Law, Faculty of Commerce, and Faculty of Global and Regional Studies
participated.
In courses offered by the
University of Tübingen, fieldwork was conducted at the Brandenburg Gate
and the Berlin Wall (Berlin), which are symbols of German unity, and
public institutions such as the European Central Bank (Frankfurt), and
the European Council (Strasbourg). Additionally, visits were made to
Ritter Sport, a German chocolate manufacturer aiming for a sustainable
society, where students received explanations of corporate policies from
employees. They also participated in workshops where they made
chocolate themselves, gaining various perspectives through practical
experience. In Stuttgart, students visited various religious
institutions representing Christianity (Protestant and Catholic) and
Islam, learning about the history and basic tenets of each religion and
denomination. Through lectures by local faculty members, they deepened
their understanding of various issues facing Germany and the EU from a
multidisciplinary perspective encompassing culture, religion, society,
politics, law, economics, environment, human rights, gender,
immigration, and refugees.
As extracurricular activities, a
Buddy Program pairing students of Doshisha University and Tübingen
University was implemented. Through excursions and off-campus activities
with their buddies, students deepened their understanding of
intercultural exchange by teaching each other their languages and
cultures.
*We have published articles
written by participating students during the program period, titled
"Student Voice" on the EU Campus website in both Japanese and English.
Please refer to the link below for more information.
The search for sustainable method to produce acetyleneAcetylene is widely used in across many industries, including the production of resins and plastics like PVC. Realizing an environmentally friendly technique to synthesize it would represent a massive step towards building sustainable societies.
A research team led by Yuta Suzuki, Assistant Professor at Harris Science Research Institute and Takuya Goto, Professor at the Department of Science of Environment and Mathematical Modeling, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, develop an environmentally friendly method to electrochemically synthesize an essential industrial gas.
Acetylene is an essential precursor in the production of resins and plastics such as PVC, as well as a useful gas in many industrial processes. However, its synthesis requires fossil fuels, making it environmentally taxing. Now, Suzuki, Goto and their research team have developed an innovative electrochemical technique to produce acetylene using carbon dioxide and water as raw materials. This method could greatly reduce the carbon footprint of acetylene synthesis and contribute to sustainable carbon capture technologies.
Reference
Suzuki Y., Tanaka S., Watanabe T., Isogai T., Yamauchi A., Kishikawa Y., Goto T. New Route of Acetylene Synthesis via Electrochemical Formation of Metal Carbides from CO2 in Chloride Melts (2024) ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 12 (5), pp. 2110 - 2119.
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c08139
For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University.
[Research News] Advancing Towards Sustainability: Turning Carbon Dioxide and Water into Acetylene
This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.”
NEWS RELEASE 27-MAR-2024, Advancing Towards Sustainability: Turning Carbon Dioxide and Water into Acetylene
Image Credit: Yuta Suzuki from Doshisha University, Japan
License type: CC BY
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Phase separation of a tripolymer solution in a capillaryPeriodic alignment of binary polymer droplets is spontaneously formed via the microphase separation of a tripolymer solution in a capillary.
A research team led by Ph.D. student Mayu Shono and Professor Akihisa Shioi from the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, preserved the alignment of microdroplets, revealing how biological molecules self-assemble and opening possibilities for creating artificial cells.
The self-organization of microdroplets in polymer systems due to phase separation holds potential for biological and medical applications. However, retaining the order aligned for long periods of time by keeping the uniformity and distances has been challenging. Now, researchers at Doshisha University have generated repetitive alignment of binary cell-sized droplets in a spontaneous manner and preserved them for eight hours by confining a tripolymer solution in a capillary, with implications for improving drug delivery and biological molecule production.
Reference
Shono M., Aburatani K., Yanagisawa M., Yoshikawa K., Shioi A. Periodic Alignment of Binary Droplets via a Microphase Separation of a Tripolymer Solution under Tubular Confinement (2024) ACS Macro Letters, pp. 207 - 211
10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00689
For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University.
Research News: Self-Emergence of Stational Periodic Arrangement of Dual Microdroplets Through Quasi One-Dimensional Confinement
This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!”.
NEWS RELEASE 20-MAR-2024 Self-Emergence of Stational Periodic Arrangement of Dual Microdroplets Through Quasi One-Dimensional Confinement
Image Credit: ACS Macro Letters
License type: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0
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Current students at Doshisha Univeristy will be peer supporters to help you start a new life successfully.
This program is targeted for international students (full time students, special students, students at the Center for Japanese Language and Culture, and students at the Center for Global Education).
The supporters assist you on and off campus as your friends.
For further details, please check the document below titled "Details of Peer Support Program for International Students".
To apply for the program, please click Application Form or scan the QR code in the flyer.
Application deadline is Friday, April 26th, 5pm.
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Developing hydrogel scaffolds with tunable elastic modulus for tissue engineeringResearchers have developed a hydrogel composed of poly(N-acryloylglycinamide) (PNAGAm) grafted with arginine (R)–glycine (G)–aspartic acid (D)–serine (S) peptide whose elastic modulus can be changed by simply compressing it to different thicknesses.
A research team led by Assistant Professor Shin-nosuke Nishimura and Professor Tomoyuki Koga at the Department of Molecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, demonstrate a hydrogel system possessing the ability to remember its shape, offering a unique platform for controlling cell adhesion behavior.
Artificial scaffolds play an important role in tissue healing and growth. The properties of a scaffold, especially its elasticity, impact cell growth. However, adjusting the elasticity without altering composition and other properties has been challenging. Now, researchers at Doshisha University have successfully created a hydrogel with a tunable elastic modulus with the same composition. This breakthrough allows, for the first time, the control of cell adhesion on a hydrogel by adjusting the elastic modulus. Artificial scaffolds play an important role in tissue healing and growth. The properties of a scaffold, especially its elasticity, impact cell growth. However, adjusting the elasticity without altering composition and other properties has been challenging. Now, Nishimura and his colleagues have successfully created a hydrogel with a tunable elastic modulus with the same composition. This breakthrough allows, for the first time, the control of cell adhesion on a hydrogel by adjusting the elastic modulus.
Reference
Nishimura S.-N., Yoshida T., Higashi N., Koga T. Regulation of Cell Adhesion on Physically Crosslinked Hydrogels Composed of Amino Acid-Based Polymers by Changing Elastic Modulus Using Shape Fix/Memory Properties (2024) Advanced Materials Technologies
DOI:10.1002/admt.202301598
For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University.
Research News: Advancing Tissue Engineering with Shape Memory Hydrogels
This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!”.
NEWS RELEASE 13-MAR-2024 Advancing Tissue Engineering with Shape Memory Hydrogels
Image Credit: Umargani Jamal Mohamed from Openverse
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To Students:
Dean of Academic Affairs
Spring 2024 Semester Classes
The classes of the spring semester in AY 2024 begin with on-demand classes starting on Thursday, April 4, and face-to-face classes on Thursday, April 11 as per the academic calendar. Please continue to regularly check “Announcements from the University” on the Doshisha University Electronic Tutorial System (DUET), the Doshisha University Web Portal, the websites of the university and your faculty/school/graduate school, etc., in order not to miss any important information or necessary notices from the university.
For the classes of the fall semester in AY 2024, the necessary announcements will be made later before the classes of the fall semester begin.
1. Academic Calendar from 2024
The new academic calendar will begin on April 1st, 2024.
- Under the new academic calendar, students will take 13 times of classroom instruction and twice on-demand instruction (the basic type of class).
- The first week of the semester (April 4th (Thu.) to April 10th (Wed.)) is called “DO Week (Doshisha Opening Week)”.
- The orientation for the course registration and the first on-demand classes are held during DO Week.
- Since the way to take classes will be radically diversified, be sure to refer to our website for details on the new academic calendar.
2. Class Format and Course Registration Schedule from 2024
- From the academic year 2024, there are several types of class formats in addition to the basic "face-to-face" class.
- Please check the syllabus after Friday, March 15th, 2024 for details on the class format and the schedule of study for each class.
- You can access the URL of the first on-demand classes from the syllabus during DO Week.
- Most on-demand classes are delivered using Panopto; for information on how to use Panopto and its manuals, please refer to the "Panopto User Manual (requires the university’s user ID to view)".
- It is also the course registration period during DO Week. Please remember to register according to the schedule below.
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Mar. 25 (Mon.) - Apr. 5 (Fri.) |
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| Course Registration Period | Apr. 8 (Mon.) - 9 (Tue.) |
| Period of Confirmation of Registered Courses and Acceptance of Corrections | Apr. 15 (Mon.) - 17 (Wed.) |
| Application Withdrawal Period | May. 8 (Wed.) - 9 (Thu.) |
* The schedule may differ depending on the faculty, department, graduate school, etc. to which you belong. For details on course registration, please refer to "Course Registration Schedule ( in Japanese )".
3. Announcements on Classes
- Be sure to check e-class for information on when on-demand classes other than DO Week will be available and how to take distance classes after DO Week.
* Please note that, depending on the course, alternative tools outside of e-class may be utilized; therefore, follow the instructions provided by the course instructor for specific details.
- Instructors of registered courses may contact students through e-class messages or announcements, DUET messages, etc.
- We recommend you make a habit of checking these platforms regularly to ensure that you do not miss important information.
4. Sales of Textbooks
- For sales of textbooks, refer to the following URL.
Doshisha Co-op website: “Information on Purchase of Textbooks for Doshisha University Students”
5. Self-study Spaces for Online Classes on Campus
- We have set up self-study rooms on campus where students can take online classes.
- However, since each study room has only a limited number of seats, we cannot guarantee securing a seat for taking the real-time online instruction.
- For the classrooms to be used as study rooms in the spring semester AY2024, check “ Announcements from University” on DUET.
*Please bring your own earphones with microphone to take online classes.
*The number of outlets on campus is limited so using a mobile battery is recommended.
6. Copyright and Privacy Protection in Classes
- Unless previously approved by the course instructor, the following actions are prohibited:
・Recording of the classes (including capturing images of blackboards/screens)
・Audio or video recording of the classes
・Copying the materials distributed during a class
・Downloading the videos stored on servers for viewing
- Even with the instructor's permission to record, capture, or download classes and lecture materials, it is not allowed to share or publicly disclose them to third parties without authorization. Additionally, when recording or capturing a class with the instructor's permission, make sure to obtain consent from all individuals appearing in the footage.
- Please also be aware of the following points:
・Do not share an access information (URLs, access codes, etc.) for remote classes, which is shared with the registered participants, with the students who are not registered in the course or do not publish it on the internet.
・Lecture materials are protected by copyright. Do not share or publicly disclose them without permission.
・Do not share emails or chat exchanges with instructors on the internet or do not forward them without permission.
・When participating in two-way online classes using a webcam, be mindful of your background. If there are items you don’t want to show, consider using a virtual background.
*Information on copyright and privacy protection is explained in the texts for the Information Ethics & Network User Certification Examination. Please also review our website on copyright ( in Japanese ).
Individual feedback information will be provided on e-class to undergraduate 2023, 2022, and 2021 entry students who responded to the survey.
If you have responded to the AY2023 survey, we encourage you to access e-class to self-check your responses.Please use this information for your future course planning, study planning, and self-analysis for career development.
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The date and time of health examination are divided by the gender, grade, faculty, and student ID number. Please be sure to check the "Health Examination Schedule".
If you need consideration, please contact us in advance. We will respond individually.
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Print the“Health Examination Form”in A4 size ,fill in the necessary items ,and bring it with you on the day of the health examination.
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Investigating how Japanese horseshoe bats perceive moving objects.Researchers from Doshisha University have found that horseshoe bats exhibit rapid changes in vocalizations and behavior primarily in response to Doppler shifts.
Soshi Yoshida, a PhD student, and Shizuko Hiryu, a Professor, both from the Neuroethology and Bioengineering Lab, the Graduate School of Life and Medical Science, and their research team reveal how Horseshoe Bats perceive moving objects such as their predator.
The unique echolocation ability of bats enables them to “see” using sound, allowing for quick detection and avoidance of approaching threats. They achieve this by discerning changes in the frequency of reflected soundwaves or the delay. However, the specific mechanism by which they recognize approaching objects has remained unclear. To find out, researchers simulated a moving object using soundwaves and discovered that bats utilize “Doppler shifts” or frequency changes to perceive approaching objects.
Reference
Soshi Yoshida, Kazuma Hase, Olga Heim, Kohta I. Kobayasi, and Shizuko Hiryu. 2024. Doppler detection triggers instantaneous escape behavior in scanning bats. iScience.
DOI:10.1016/j.isci.2024.109222
For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University.
Research News: Nature’s Sonar: Scientists Reveal How Japanese Horseshoe Bats Perceive Moving Objects
This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.”
NEWS RELEASE 28-FEB-2024 Nature’s Sonar: Scientists Reveal How Japanese Horseshoe Bats Perceive Moving Objects
Image Credit: Soshi Yoshida from Doshisha University, Japan
License type: CC BY 4.0
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Discover our featured collection of e-books!
The Diversity Promotion Committee has curated a selection of recommended e-books on diversity-related topics.
Covering areas such as "sexual diversity," "gender equality," "multicultural coexistence," and "support for people with disabilities," these e-books offer both foundational and specialized knowledge.
Whether you're on campus or at home, we encourage you to explore these e-books using your preferred device!
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first published on Dec. 20th, 2023
Doshisha Business School Acquires International Accreditation from AMBA!
Doshisha Business School (DBS, Graduate School of Business) obtained international accreditation for its MBA program from AMBA (The Association of MBAs: United Kingdom) on October 18, 2023. Established in 1967 in the UK, AMBA is one of the three most prestigious international accreditation bodies in the world, alongside AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: United States) and EFMD (The European Foundation for Management Development: Belgium). As of October 2023, only about 2% of business schools worldwide, totaling 305 schools, have obtained international accreditation from AMBA. This achievement by Doshisha Business School marks only the fourth Business School in Japan to achieve AMBA accreditation, also making it the first AMBA accredited Business School in the Kansai region. Doshisha Business School (DBS) has formally established its world-class educational quality and research activities through the accreditation evaluation process by such a respected international third party. This international accreditation certifies that the education provided by DBS embodies the spirit of conscientious education and leverages the wisdom that blends Kyoto's tradition and innovation, nurturing leaders possessing high levels of integrity who can also contribute to the sustainable development of economies and societies globally. DBS will continue to utilize AMBA's global network to constantly improve the quality of education that is offered and aim to continue to improve the value that it provides to its students and alumni. Through its unique MBA program, offered in both Japanese and English, DBS promises to nurture leaders who will forge a new era and contribute to the creation of a better society.
Doshisha Business School (DBS, Graduate School of Business) Homepage
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The Global Leadership Program, a short-term study abroad program of Korea University, one of the most prestigious private universities in South Korea, was held at Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus for about three weeks from January 29 to February 16, 2024, and 17 international students studied at our university.
In this program, Japanese language classes are thoroughly taught by faculty members of the Center for Japanese Language and Culture. There are many daily assignments, and every year many Korea University students have mastered the Japanese language and deepened their understanding of Japanese culture. And it's not just about the language. The program also includes various hands-on learning experiences that are only possible in Japan, such as a Zen meditation experience, and an aikido experience. One of the most attractive aspects of studying abroad is the chance to meet and interact with people. Many Doshisha students again participated in the program as supporters and study volunteers, assisting in classes, holding welcome and farewell parties, and making efforts to interact with the students on a daily basis. They helped the students with conversation practice and presentation preparation, and deepened their friendship with the international students by interacting with them as young people outside of the study program.
On the final day of the program, the participants gave presentations on themes related to Japan that they had chosen. The students prepared presentation materials and gave their presentations entirely in Japanese, and the results of their studies over the past three weeks were fully demonstrated in their presentations. The themes were very original, and we listened to them with great interest.The final event of the day was the completion ceremony. Everyone received their certificates with smiles and poses. After the ceremony, it was time for the last exchange before returning home. It was impressive to see the international students and our student supporters enjoying conversation in Japanese and regretting their separation. 3 weeks was a short period of time, but it seems that the students were able to build friendships and have a wonderful influence on each other. We sincerely hope that the students of Korea University and Doshisha University who participated in this program will continue to strengthen their friendship and become a bridge between Korea and Japan and the world.
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Making an article open access means making the research result available to anyone for free, without restrictions imposed by publishers. Open access has a huge significance in the perspective that the research result will return to the public.
Recently, only a few people can read published articles. By making an article open access, everyone can read the article without restrictions, which will increase the citation score of the article.
Therefore, we support research activities that draw attention to the university’s research achievements and contribute to the academic community and the public, by encouraging researchers to submit articles to internationally renowned journals and to make the articles publicly available through open access.
We opened the call on Monday, May 8, 2023, and the budget for this academic year is decreasing. Please remember to apply if you have published an Open Access article that meets the following conditions.
1. Eligible Articles
Any article written by a full-time faculty member of the university as first author or corresponding author*1) and submitted to a high-impact (top 10%) open access journal*2).
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- In the case that research disciplines or journals require the order of authors to be alphabetical, etc., we will decide on the support if the application meets other conditions and the payment of APC by the applicant is confirmed.
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Please refer to the attached material for how to confirm which journals are ranked in the top 10%.
2. Support Details
The lower amount between the article processing fee actually paid by the applicant or the upper amount of the suitable category below will be subsidized as research incentive expense*3).
[Category A] Top 5% journals: up to 500 thousand yen
[Category B] Top 10% journals: up to 250 thousand yen
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Research Incentive Expense:
- Will be subsidized as a research expense.
- Please contact us if you have any inquiries regarding the range of expenses that can be implemented by this budget.
- The amount you receive as Research Incentive Expense can be carried over to the next year (one year only). The amount carried over from the previous year can be used in combination with the newly allocated amount.
3. How to Apply
Please apply via the form below within 3 months from the date of publication of the open access journal in which your article is published.
*There may be the case in which we can support publications of more than 3 months ago.
If you would like to apply with such an article, please contact the Department of Research Planning.
Application Form for the Research Incentive Expense of Open Access Publication
*Note:
- A researcher can apply for the grant once per academic year.
- The application will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis within the budget, so it may not be possible to support you if the total support at the time of your application has exceeded the budget.
- If you have any inquiries regarding the remaining budget, please contact us at the bottom of this page.
This academic year only, we will support separately the articles posted on OA journals during the period stated below.The conditions for the support are the same as the above, except for the intended period.
Please apply at your earliest convenience, as this support is on a first-come, first-served basis.
[Intended period: From January 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023]
*There is still some room for applications for AY2022. Please check again if you have eligible publications.
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