Events & Topics

Kashiwa Campus Open Days 2025

Amidst a sea of bright red kochia plants, the UTokyo Kashiwa Campus Open Days 2025—From Kashiwa’s Wisdom, the Future Unfolds—was held on October 24 (Fri) and 25 (Sat). Although the weather was slightly rainy, the event was every bit as lively as in previous years. Highlights included a special lecture by Professor Koichi Matsuda, presentations on the latest research from GSFS in the fields of Fundamental Sciences, Life Sciences, and Environmental Sciences, an appearance by the ever-popular CHI-BA+KUN, the unveiling of the official “GSFS mark” abbreviation logo, and a mystery-solving rally. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who attended, as well as to everyone who supported the planning and execution of this event.

Koji Uenishi
Professor, Chair of the GSFS Open Days 2025

Special Lecture: Professor Koichi Matsuda

Let’s try to feel the invisible force.

Challenge! GSFS “Mystery-Solving Rally”

My hometown looks like this.

CHI-BA+KUN appears in the photo spot.

Learning the basics of fusion plasma using magnets

Introduction to humanoid robots operating in real environments and hands-on control experience of a robot dog

What is a stickleback? Let’s go fishing for badges and make fish hats!

The Official Abbreviation Mark of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the “GSFS Mark” has been Created!

The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences has introduced its official abbreviation mark, the “GSFS Mark.” The abbreviation “GSFS” is based on the English name of the graduate school, “Graduate School of Frontier Sciences.” It aims to reduce the burden of writing the long name and to improve international recognition. The mark can be used independently or in combination with the existing tree logo. A design competition was held in 2024, and the final design was selected through internal surveys and review. It was officially registered as a trademark on September 26, 2025. It is hoped that the mark will become widely recognized both within and beyond the university as a symbol of the graduate school’s commitment to opening new academic frontiers and advancing interdisciplinary research and education.

The “GSFS Mark” was unveiled at the Kashiwa Campus Open Days 2025. From left: Public Relations Committee Chair Michiaki Inomoto, Dean Koichi Ito, and Vice Dean Shinichi Warisawa, wearing commemorative T-shirts (available at The University of Tokyo Co-op).

STEM Career Support Event for Female Junior and Senior High School Students: “Let’s Look into the Future!”

On October 25, a joint event titled “Let’s Look into the Future!” was held by GSFS, the Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP), and the Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute (AORI). In the first part of the event, the departmental program began with opening remarks by Associate Professor Nono Tomita, followed by presentations from eight graduate students. From a variety of perspectives, they spoke about their research, daily lives, and aspirations for the future. Participants then had the opportunity to strengthen their connections during a luncheon meeting. In the second part of the event, a joint lecture session featured three graduate students speaking about their research lives and career paths. A total of 67 participants attended, both in person and online. It was a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from UTokyo students and to envision a concrete picture of their career paths. Feedback from participants included comments such as, “I felt closer to UTokyo students,” “I decided not to give up on what I love,” and “I was able to clearly imagine my future career path.”