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Synthesized through low-temperature solid-state reactions and enhanced with ruthenium nanoparticles, …</dd> </dl> </div> </li> <li> <div class="img_news"><a href="https://www.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/press/pr2025-02-17-001" target="_blank"><img src="common/img/pr/thumb_externallink.png" alt="Development of a new AI processor architecture that reduces development costs by 1/40" width="300" height="210"></a></div> <div class="txt_news"> <p class="date">February 19, 2025</p> <dl> <dt><a href="https://www.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/press/pr2025-02-17-001" class="blank" target="_blank">Development of a new AI processor architecture that reduces development costs by 1/40</a></dt> <dd>For devices such as smart watch and AR/VR equipment, the addition of AI functionality can significantly enhance user experience by enabling sophisticated vital analysis to improve quality of life (QOL), and by improving ease-of-use of the device, and so forth. However, such IoT devices need to be compact and lightweight, …</dd> </dl> </div> </li> <li> <div class="img_news"><a href="https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202412544" target="_blank"><img src="common/img/pr/thumb_externallink.png" alt="Synergistic Degradation of Durable Polymer Networks by Light and Acid Enabled by Pyrenylsilicon Crosslinks" width="300" height="210"></a></div> <div class="txt_news"> <p class="date">February 19, 2025</p> <dl> <dt><a href="https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202412544" class="blank" target="_blank">Synergistic Degradation of Durable Polymer Networks by Light and Acid Enabled by Pyrenylsilicon Crosslinks</a></dt> <dd>Material photocontrol has gained importance in process engineering and biomedical applications. However, highly photoreactive materials are intrinsically unstable to light, …</dd> </dl> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="link_news_btn"> <a href="pr/">more</a> </div> </div>   <div id="tabs-2" class="tab_content"> <ul class="list_news"> <li> <div class="img_news"><a href="/report/2024/241225_e.html"><img src="common/img/news_topics/20241225_e.jpg" alt="JST-CNRS Celebration Event for the 50th Anniversary of Japan-France Scientific Cooperation" width="300" height="210"></a></div> <div> <p class="date">December 25, 2024</p> <dl> <dt><a href="/report/2024/241225_e.html">JST-CNRS Celebration Event for the 50th Anniversary of Japan-France Scientific Cooperation</a></dt> <dd>The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Japan-France Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement that was first signed in 1974.<br>To commemorate this milestone and deepen scientific collaboration efforts between Japan and France, …</dd> </dl> </div> </li> <li> <div class="img_news"><a href="/report/2024/241129-2_e.html"><img src="common/img/news_topics/20241129-2_e.jpg" alt="EU-Japan Science Policy Forum 2024" width="300" height="210"></a></div> <div> <p class="date">November 29, 2024</p> <dl> <dt><a href="/report/2024/241129-2_e.html">EU-Japan Science Policy Forum 2024</a></dt> <dd>On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Delegation of the European Union to Japan, in cooperation with the Cabinet Office of Japan and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), held the EU-Japan …</dd> </dl> </div> </li> <li> <div class="img_news"><a href="/report/2024/241024_e.html"><img src="common/img/news_topics/20241024_e.jpg" alt="CNRS-JSPS-JST Celebration Event for the 50th Anniversary of France-Japan Scientific Cooperation" width="300" height="210"></a></div> <div> <p class="date">November 25, 2024</p> <dl> <dt><a href="/report/2024/241024_e.html">CNRS-JSPS-JST Celebration Event for the 50th Anniversary of France-Japan Scientific Cooperation</a></dt> <dd>The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Japan-France Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement that was first signed in 1974. To commemorate this milestone and deepen scientific collaboration efforts between Japan and France, the “CNRS-JSPS-JST Celebration Event for the 50th Anniversary of France-Japan Scientific Cooperation”…</dd> </dl> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="link_news_btn"> <a href="news_topics/">more</a> </div> </div>   <div id="tabs-3" class="tab_content ui-tabs-panel ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom"> <ul class="list_news">  <li> <div class="img_news"><a href="../all/event/2024/pdf/RSSymposium.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="common/img/event/20250203.jpg" alt="Research Security Symposium ～To Protect the Freedom of Research: Appropriate Balance between Openness and Security for Scientific Research～" width="300" height="210"></a></div> <div class="txt_news"> <p class="date">March 12, 2025</p> <dl> <dt><a href="../all/event/2024/pdf/RSSymposium.pdf" target="_blank" class="pdf">Research Security Symposium ～To Protect the Freedom of Research: Appropriate Balance between Openness and Security for Scientific Research～</a></dt> <dd>In recent years, with the increasing openness and internationalization of research, the risks of inappropriate exploiting openness of research has become more apparent. With the growing importance of research security, the issue of how to safely promote cutting-edge research and international collaboration while respecting research freedom is becoming more important in many countries.</dd> </dl> </div> </li> </ul>  <div class="link_news_btn"> <a href="event/" title="Events">more</a> </div> </div>   <div id="tabs-4" class="tab_content"> <ul class="list_news">  </ul>   </div>  </div> </div> </div>        <div id="topics_other"> <div class="inrW1000 box_topics_other"> <div class="ttl_othernews_box"> <h3 class="ttl_othernews">Others</h3> <p class="more"><a href="others/" class="arw">more</a></p> </div> <ul class="list_topics_other"> <li> <dl> <dt>December 12, 2024</dt> <dd><a href="https://www.jst.go.jp/fund/dl/Stewardship_Activity_Report_for_FY2023.pdf" class="pdf" target="_blank">JST published “Stewardship Activity Report for FY2023"</a></dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt>November 01, 2024</dt> <dd><a href="https://www.jst.go.jp/fund/dl/jst_first_half_performance_2024.pdf" class="pdf" target="_blank">JST announced "Japan University Fund's performance from April to September in 2024"</a></dd> </dl> </li> </ul> </div> </div>   <div id="overseas" class="bg_overseas"> <div class="inr"> <h2 class="ttlDesign1">Overseas Branch Offices</h2> <p class="mb24">The JST overseas offices are strategically located to capture the latest science and technology trends in their respective regions, actively promote the global activities of JST-funded Japanese researchers and leverage global networks to enhance and internationalize Japan's S&T.</p> <ul class="overseas_wrap">  <li> <h3 class="ttlDesign3">Paris Office</h3> <div class="details_box"> <span class="readmore"><span></span></span> <p class="details_txt">We are JST's first-established overseas office, responsible for a wide range of countries within Europe and Africa. We negotiate and coordinate with relevant organizations and support the growth of JST's European operations, where science cooperation is often multi-layered and complex. We also play a vital role in transmitting local information back to JST headquarters, and are actively expanding our network of related organizations in order to improve Japan's S&T presence in Europe.</p> </div> <ul class="listimg_overseas"> <li><img src="common/img/top/paris_p1.jpg" alt="Paris Office"></li> <li><img src="common/img/top/paris_p2.jpg" alt="Paris Office"></li> </ul> <p class="icn_arw"><a href="/inter/paris/index.html" title="WEB Site of Paris Office">WEB Site</a></p> </li>  <li> <h3 class="ttlDesign3">Beijing Office</h3> <div class="details_box"> <span class="readmore"><span></span></span> <p class="details_txt">The Beijing office communicates with Chinese government agencies in the coordination of international joint research programs, and supports activities such as the Japan-China University Fair & Forum and "Japan Window" - a website and public social media account providing information about Japan in Chinese language. We cooperate to hold the China-Japan Science and Technology Forum, and work to enhance JST's presence by participating in central and local government events.</p> </div> <ul class="listimg_overseas"> <li><img src="common/img/top/beijing_p1.jpg" alt="Beijing Office"></li> <li><img src="common/img/top/beijing_p2.jpg" alt="Beijing Office"></li> </ul> <p class="icn_arw"><a href="/inter/beijing/index.htm" title="WEB Site of Beijing Office">WEB Site</a></p> </li>  <li> <h3 class="ttlDesign3">Washington D.C. Office</h3> <div class="details_box"> <span class="readmore"><span></span></span> <p class="details_txt">At the Washington, DC Office our mission is to strengthen scientific cooperation between JST and our counterpart organizations, between JST and local scientists and researchers, as well as to study and analyze STI policies and R&D trends in the US. The office has also helped support various scientific collaborative arrangements with other countries in the Americas.</p> </div> <ul class="listimg_overseas"> <li><img src="common/img/top/washington_p1.jpg" alt="Washington D.C. Office"></li> <li><img src="common/img/top/washington_p2.jpg" alt="Washington D.C. Office"></li> </ul> <p class="icn_arw"><a href="/inter/washington/index.html" title="WEB Site of Washington D.C. Office">WEB Site</a></p> </li>  <li> <h3 class="ttlDesign3">Singapore Office</h3> <div class="details_box"> <span class="readmore"><span></span></span> <p class="details_txt">South and Southeast Asia, home to more than 2 billion people, have achieved remarkable growth in recent years. Located among areas of diverse culture and history, the Singapore office strives to connect Japanese universities, research institutes and companies with these areas for the promotion of JST's operations in Asia. We are actively promoting student exchange program Sakura Science in addition to collaborative research programs offered by JST including e-ASIA, SATREPS, and CHIRP.</p> </div> <ul class="listimg_overseas"> <li><img src="common/img/top/singapore_p1.jpg" alt="Singapore Office"></li> <li><img src="common/img/top/singapore_p2.jpg" alt="Singapore Office"></li> </ul> <p class="icn_arw"><a href="/inter/singapore/index.html" title="WEB Site of Singapore Office">WEB Site</a></p> </li>  <li> <h3 class="ttlDesign3">India Liaison Office</h3> <div class="details_box"> <span class="readmore"><span></span></span> <p class="details_txt">The India Liaison Office supports JST's Japan-India Collaboration Hubs for International Research Program (CHIRP), the Sakura Science Plan, SATREPS and other international cooperation projects with India. We build scientific networks, expand JST's presence, and investigate local science and technology trends. We are working to become a nexus of exchange between universities, research institutes and companies in Japan and India/South Asia.</p> </div> <ul class="listimg_overseas"> <li><img src="common/img/top/india_p1.jpg" alt="India Liaison Office"></li> <li><img src="common/img/top/india_p2.jpg" alt="India Liaison Office"></li> </ul> <p class="icn_arw"><a href="/inter/india/" title="WEB Site of India Liaison Office">WEB Site</a></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div>   <div id="submenu_banner"> <ul class="inr list_bnr"> <li><a href="https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/"><img src="common/img/top/bnr_miraikan.jpg" alt="Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation"></a></li> <li><a href="/diversity/en/index.html"><img src="common/img/top/bnr_diversity.gif" alt="Diversity|JST Diversity and Inclusion"></a></li> <li><a href="programs/rd_strategies.html"><img src="common/img/top/bnr_rdStrategyPlanning.jpg" alt="R&D Strategy Planning"></a></li> <li><a href="about/strategy.html#strategy02"><img src="common/img/top/bnr_intl_strategy.jpg" alt="Strategy"></a></li> <li><a href="about/strategy.html#strategy03"><img src="common/img/top/bnr_openscience.jpg" alt="Policy for Open Science"></a></li> <li><a href="programs/quick_link.html"><img src="common/img/top/bnr_journal.jpg" alt="Journal & Information Platform"></a></li> </ul> </div>  </main>   <footer id="footer"> <p id="page-top"><a href="#wrapper" title="go to top"></a></p> <div id="parts_footer"></div> </footer>  <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.2/jquery.min.js"></script> <script src="common/js/parts.js"></script> <script src="common/js/common.js"></script> <script src="common/js/slick.min.js"></script> <script> $(document).ready(function() { $('.slider_main').slick({ autoplay: true, adaptiveHeight: true, arrows: true, dots: true, fade: true, responsive: [{ breakpoint: 768, settings: { arrows: false }, }] }); }); </script> <script src="common/js/jquery-ui-1.8.11.custom.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> $(function() { $('#tabs').tabs({ select: function(event, ui) { location.hash = ui.tab.hash; } }); }); </script> </body> </html>

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