The Hokkaido Youth Science and Culture Foundation, with the support of Hokkaido University and others, will hold the "35th Advanced Science Mobile University 2026 Asahikawa" public lecture.

The public lecture series will feature five courses introducing cutting-edge research at Hokkaido University, covering topics such as the mysteries of elementary particles and the ecology of bears. Participants can attend individual courses. A certificate of completion will be awarded to those who attend all courses.

【overview】
  • Date: November 22nd (Sunday)
  • Time: Registration from 9:15, Class from 9:45 to 16:30 *See program
  • Venue: Asahikawa City Citizen Activity Exchange Center CoCoDe (Miyamae 1-3)
  • Sponsored by: Hokkaido University, Hokkaido Board of Education, Hokkaido High School Principals Association, Hokkaido High School Science Research Association, Hokkaido Shimbun Asahikawa Branch, NHK Asahikawa Broadcasting Station
  • Capacity: 100 people (first-come, first-served basis; if there are still openings on the day, registration will be accepted at the venue)
  • Free of charge
  • Applications will be accepted online from October 1st (Thursday) to November 15th (Sunday) (first-come, first-served basis).
    • *The target audience is primarily high school students and above, as well as working adults.
[Course]

Lecture 1: "Glaciers and Ice Sheets - What's Happening to the Ice Covering the Earth?" (10:00-11:00)

Professor Sugiyama, Director of the Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University

Lecture 2: "Unraveling the Mysteries of Elementary Particles with String Theory" (11:10-12:10)

Professor Tatsuo Kobayashi, Faculty of Science Hokkaido University

Lecture 3: "The Disappearing Fate of the Y Chromosome" (13:00-14:00)

Professor Mari Kuroiwa, Faculty of Science Hokkaido University

Lecture 4: "The World of Dreams in the Brain" (14:10-15:10)

Professor Tomomi Tsunematsu, Associate Professor, Graduate Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University

Lecture 5: "What are important habitats for bears?" (15:20-16:20)

Professor Chihiro Takabatake, Academic Researcher Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Hokkaido University

For details on how to apply, please see here. (This will take you to the Asahikawa City website.)