A report on the “Workshop Collection in Fukuoka 2019” has been posted in the “Topics” section of the Kyushu University website.
The key point is the statement: “As part of the university’s community contribution initiatives and with the goal of ‘realizing an educational curriculum open to society,’ this project is scheduled to continue into the next fiscal year and beyond.”
Thank you, Kyushu University!
http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/topics/view/1472?fbclid=IwAR2Tlsdpd48KrZjKZiKtf0l5dkCvAZKoTUNTeR4xpY_lyoi3VGblLL_ODLg

The following is a reprint from the website.
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　On March 9 (Sat) and 10 (Sun), Heisei 31, the “Workshop Collection in Fukuoka 2019,” a workshop expo for children, was held at the Center Zone of our university’s Ito Campus.
　“Workshop Collection” is one of the world’s largest creative events aimed at promoting and developing workshops nationwide that stimulate the creativity and expressive abilities of children (elementary school students) through hands-on crafting and experiential activities.Since its debut in Tokyo in 2004, the event has gradually expanded nationwide; this marked its fourth iteration in Fukuoka, featuring a record-high 62 workshops (from 26 companies, 28 schools, and 8 organizations/individuals).In addition, as part of the events commemorating the completion of Kyushu University’s Ito Campus, workshops were held, including “Special Kyushu University Classes for Elementary School Students” led by 10 teachers and chemistry experiments conducted by current Kyushu University students.
　On the day of the event, President Kubo addressed the children in the lecture hall where the special class was held, speaking gently about “the Ito Campus—Japan’s largest single campus—and the importance of studying and engaging in various hands-on experiences.”Over the two days, 27,000 participants visited Building No. 2 of the Ito Campus Center, the venue for the event. Activities included hands-on electronics projects, simulated bank teller experiences, and workshops for making original super balls and eco-bags; the Center Zone was filled with the constant cheers and smiles of the children.
　As part of the university’s community contribution initiatives and in pursuit of “realizing a curriculum open to society,” this program is scheduled to continue into the next fiscal year and beyond.
[Kyushu University Special Classes for Elementary School Students]
Professor Yasuhito Koyamauchi: “Antarctica: Earth’s Treasure Chest”
Professor Mori Minamino: “The Easiest-to-Understand Explanation of the Constitution in Japan”
Professor Shigeki Inoue: “-A Game to Prevent Food Waste- You Are a Future Chef!”
Professor Hiroko Nishida: “Let’s Try Clapping to Different Rhythms!”
Professor Genki Watanabe: “Future Energy Created from Light”
Professor Masamichi Nishihara: “A Future Society Powered by Hydrogen”
Professor Shozo Iwanaga: “Stories of Treasures at Kyushu University”
Professor Masahiro Machida: “Unraveling the Birth of Stars and Planets”
Professor Shu: “Protecting Your Teeth for Healthy Growth”
Professor Haruyoshi Maeda: “Why Do Fossils Remain?”
[Exhibits from Kyushu University]
・QREC / Professor Kosuke Kaneko: “Let’s Make Original Keychains”
・Calligraphy Club: “Let’s Experience Calligraphy!”
・Chemistry Research Club: “Just Like Snow! Let’s Make Urea Crystals!”
・Itoshima Vacant House Project: “Let’s Make Pop-Up Cards!”
・PLANET-Q, Kyueisha: “Let’s Make a Paper Airplane That Flies Far!”
・Student Volunteers & Fukuoka Futaba High School Students: “You Are a Star! — Let’s Try a Kids’ Musical!”
・Takagi Co., Ltd. × Kurume National College of Technology × Kyushu University Graduate School of Design: “Hands-On Exhibition of IoT Works in Everyday Life”
・FUKSA (International Students Association) “Let’s Meet the World”
・NTT DOCOMO / Kyushu University AI Bus Secretariat “Exploration ☆ Mystery Solving: Let’s Explore Kyushu University on the AI Bus”
・Toy Fireworks Research Institute × Professor Tomohiro Inoue “Sparklers and Science”
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