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Kyushu University has been working to strengthen collaboration with its strategic partners^*1—the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and National Taiwan University (NTU)—since February 2024, following the establishment of a center under the UNIQ Trilateral Alliance^*2 framework.

From March 17 to March 19, a three-day in-person workshop titled "Smart, Sustainable, and Healthy Urban Futures – Interdisciplinary Approaches to Building Climate-Resilient Cities" was held at Kyushu University, with the Ito Campus serving as the main venue. Focusing on urban sustainability, the workshop brought together a diverse group of 26 participants, including young researchers such as doctoral students, as well as professors from UIUC, NTU, and Kyushu University. Their expertise spanned a range of fields, including urban engineering, environmental economics, electronic engineering, and forestry.

The workshop was facilitated by Natalie Konomi, Vice President for International Affairs. Additionally, Kenji Iwata, Executive Vice President for International Affairs, Jun Tanimoto, Executive Vice President for Research, and Aya Hagishima, Senior Vice President for Research, also participated in parts of the program. Their involvement reflected a university-wide effort aimed at further internationalizing research at Kyushu University.

On the first day of the workshop, a joint seed funding project was announced. Funding will be provided by all three universities to support promising joint projects, with the goal of enhancing research and educational collaboration. The project is expected to attract further external funding, encourage co-authored papers, and foster long-term collaborations among researchers.

The workshop's first day and the second morning featured interdisciplinary exchanges through presentations and poster sessions. Participants worked in groups to draft proposals for the seed fund and craft strategies for securing other external funding. In the afternoon of the second day, participants divided into two specialized groups— one focused on environmental engineering and the other on architecture. Hosted by Kyushu University researchers, these groups attended research sessions at the Ito and Chikushi campuses, and visited relevant facilities in Fukuoka City. This provided opportunities for in-depth discussions within specific research fields, while allowing participants to expand their research networks.

On the final day, the program was held at the , one of Kyushu University Forest’s affiliated sites, and included a field visit. Professor Tomonori Kume and Associate Professor Tamao Kasahara from the Faculty of Agriculture guided participants through an exploration of the Satoyama concept—landscapes that lie between the natural and human worlds. Discussions covered the relationships between forests, nature, and nearby communities, addressing issues arising from insufficient utilization of Satoyama, and showcasing Kyushu University’s engagement with local communities. The forest walk provided participants with insights into sustainable urban development, sparking lively discussions.

The three-day workshop enhanced networking among participants from the three universities, leading to concrete next steps including applications to the newly launched seed fund initiative. Kyushu University will continue to build on this collaboration, leveraging its international partnerships to promote academic impact through joint publications and secure additional funding for sustainable research and educational activities. These efforts align with the university’s goal of advancing a sustainable global circulation of knowledge and talent.

*1 
Established with overseas universities that have significant collaboration records with Kyushu University. These partnerships aim to build closer, mutually beneficial relationships that extend beyond standard university exchange agreements, with the goal of generating higher performance outcomes, and enhancing the international presence of all universities involved.

*2 The UNIQ Trilateral Alliance
"UNIQ" represents the collaborative framework among three universities: NTU, UIUC, and Kyushu University. The acronym "UNIQ" stands for "The Universities: National Taiwan University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Kyushu University." The "Q" in the acronym comes from "Kyushu."