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Emerging Network

UAC Tohoku / Hokkaido

An emerging northern network for scholars seeking stronger visibility and local peer support.

About this regional club

The Tohoku / Hokkaido network supports a smaller but steadily growing member base across northern Japan. Its priority is visibility, regular communication, and ensuring that scholars outside major urban centers remain fully connected to UAC Japan.

Regional contact

Coverage: Sendai, Sapporo, Morioka

Email: north@uacjp.uz

Phone: +81 (0)22-5555-0105

City base: Sendai

Universities

Institutions represented

A sample of the universities and research environments where members from this region are currently active.

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Tohoku University

University representation

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Hokkaido University

University representation

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Akita University

University representation

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Iwate University

University representation

Local Activities

Events, gatherings, and regional engagement

Program formats tailored to local member needs and chapter priorities.

Monthly

Virtual Northern Chapter Forum

An online meet-up designed to overcome distance and connect members across northern Japan.

Seasonal

Winter Research Briefings

Short scholar updates paired with peer introductions and practical support.

Leadership

Regional secretary members

The chapter team coordinating communication, community support, and local programming.

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Daler Islomov

Regional Secretary

Research Student, Tohoku University

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Madina Khusanova

Community Liaison

Doctoral Candidate, Hokkaido University

Photo Gallery

Recent chapter moments

A visual placeholder gallery aligned with the Stitch reference style until real chapter photos are added.

Virtual chapter forum

Research update session

Orientation briefing

Upcoming plans

  • Map member needs across northern universities and research institutes.
  • Increase online-first engagement to support distance-based participation.
  • Develop a regional onboarding path for new arrivals in Tohoku and Hokkaido.