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令和8年5月22日（金）伊都キャンパス Big Orange にて、「若手研究者のつどい」を開催しました。
【イベント概要】
日時：令和8年5月22日（金）18:00～20:00
会場：伊都キャンパス Big Orange レストラン
形式：立食形式（※アルコールの提供なし）
参加者数：27名
参加者の所属：システム情報科学研究院、医学研究院、九州大学病院、経済学研究院、芸術工学部、言語文化研究院、高等研究院、総合理工学研究院、農学研究院、法学研究院、理学研究院、エネルギー研究教育機構、カーボンニュートラル・エネルギー国際研究所、高等研究院、サステナブル水素研究所
本イベントは、次年度からスタートする「次世代博士人材育成コース」（https://mirai.kyushu-u.ac.jp/jisedai-course/）の特徴である「若手研究者スクエア」の設立に先立ち、九州大学内の45歳未満の若手研究者（ポスドク等含む）同士でのネットワーキングの機会として、本機構主催で初めて主催したものです。伊都キャンパス以外からお越しくださった方もおり、会場は開始直後から活気にあふれ、和やかな交流の場となりました。
◉参加者の声
・交流したい方がたくさんいて時間が足りなかった。九州大学で「繋がりたい」と思う方の情報をたくさん入手できたので、大変満足しています。
・着任したばかりだったので、貴重な機会と丁寧なご準備に感謝を申し上げます。やはり、アイデアと行動力を備えた、素敵な研究者がたくさんいることが分かり、大いに励みになりました。
・自分が知りたい・繋がりたいテーマをいくつかプレゼンで提示して、ディスカッションさせてもらう機会などあったらいなと思います。
それでは、次回のイベント開催をお楽しみに！
Event Report: Early Career Researcher Networking Reception
On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Early Career Researcher Networking Reception was held at Big Orange, Ito Campus.
【Event Overview】
Date and time: Friday, May 22, 2026, 18:00–20:00
Venue: Big Orange Restaurant, Ito Campus
Format: Standing reception without alcoholic beverages
Number of participants: 27
Participants’ department: Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University Hospital, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Design, Faculty of Languages and Cultures, Institute for Advanced Studies, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Sciences, Platform of Inter/Transdisciplinary Energy Research, International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, and Hydrogen Institute for Sustainability.
This event was organized for the first time by the Promoting Organization for Future Creators, Kyushu University as a networking opportunity for early career researchers under the age of 45 at Kyushu University, including postdoctoral researchers. It was held in advance of the establishment of the Early Career Researcher Square, one of the key features of the Next PhD Course (https://mirai.kyushu-u.ac.jp/jisedai-course/), which will launch in the next academic year.
Researchers from campuses other than Ito Campus also joined the event. From the very beginning, the venue was filled with energy, creating a warm and lively atmosphere for interaction and exchange.
◉Participant Feedback
– “There were so many people I wanted to talk with that there was not enough time. I was very satisfied because I was able to get to know many people at Kyushu University with whom I would like to connect.”
– “As I had just started working in this university, I am very grateful for this valuable opportunity and for the careful preparation. It was greatly encouraging to learn that there are so many wonderful researchers with ideas and initiative.”
– “It would be nice to have an opportunity where participants could briefly present several themes they would like to learn about or connect with others on, followed by discussion.”
We look forward to seeing you at the next event!
