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The University of Electro-Communications publishes the February 2026 issue of the UEC Research and Innovation newsletter.
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News
UEC and Poznań University of Technology Launch Two-Year International Education and Research Project with NAWA Support
The University of Electro-Communications (UEC) has been awarded a major two-year grant from the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) to launch a new joint project with Poznań University of Technology (PUT)
UEC Selected for JICA Grassroots Technical Cooperation Project to Advance Blueberry “DX” Agriculture in Uzbekistan
The University of Electro-Communications (UEC) has been selected by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under its Grassroots Technical Cooperation Project (Cooperation Support Type) to implement a groundbreaking program in Uzbekistan titled: “Formation of a new blueberry specialty region and improving livelihoods of small-scale young farmers through DX technologies.” The project will span two years and four months, beginning in fiscal 2025.
Research Highlights - Research
Hidden brain signals uncovered: How cells weaken connections to shape memory
Brain cells adjust memory by weakening their connections. This study uncovered an unexpected signal inside cells that triggers this weakening, offering new clues to how learning and forgetting work.
Dancing in time with music: How ballet reveals hidden rules of rhythm
Ballet dancers synchronize their movements with music in ways that reflect universal human abilities. This study shows that specific points in body motion—such as foot landings or the highest lift of a leg—align with musical beats or offbeats, helping dancers create the harmony between movement and sound that audiences admire.
Research Highlights - Innovation
Clearer floating images: How a new plate improves augmented reality
UEC researchers have developed an optical plate that makes floating images clearer to the naked eye. The design reduces stray light and visual blur, improving image stability and visual cleanliness, and helping mid-air displays move toward practical augmented-reality applications.
Green power: Plant growth as an engine for soft robotics
UEC researchers have developed tiny robots powered by the natural growth of plants. These “plant robots” move and grip without motors or batteries, offering a sustainable new approach to robotics.
Feature - Research
Exploring Quantum Mysteries: When Hot Cools Faster Than Cold
Assistant Professor Shion Yamashika, Department of Engineering Science, University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo.
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Wireless Networks Meet the Human Body
Associate Professor, Kun Li, Advanced Wireless Communication Research Center (AWCC), University of Electro-Communications (UEC), Tokyo.