The SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies), Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science (RCIES), is seeking graduate students. On Saturday, May 16, an online event will be held featuring lectures by two RCIES researchers and an information session on graduate education. If you know any students or working professionals who are interested in pursuing graduate studies, please feel free to share this information with them.

[Date and Time]
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Held online

[Content]
Part 1: Lecture "The Forefront of Research" 13:00-14:30
・ "The Theoretical Thinking of Biological Evolution" Professor Hideki Innami
・ "Behavioral Neuroscience of Color Preferences in Swallowtail Butterflies" Associate Professor Michiyo Kinoshita
Part 2: Integrated Evolutionary Sciences Course Information Session, Laboratory Introductions, and Individual Consultations for Interested Students, 14:40 -

[Details & Registration]
https://www.soken.ac.jp/event/2026/20260401.html
Admission is free, and pre-registration is required. Everyone is welcome to attend, and you may also attend the lectures only.
Application deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

Contact:
The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI, Department of Evolutionary Studies of Life, Administration Office
TEL: 046-858-1577
Email: hayamajimu@ml.soken.ac.jp