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On January 9, 2026, at 4:04 p.m., Ai, a chimpanzee who dedicated many years to the study of the evolutionary origins of the human mind at Kyoto University, passed away at the age of 49. Her passing was due to advanced age and multi-organ failure, and she took her last breath while being watched over by the staff members. Since her arrival in 1977, Ai participated as a key research partner in various studies, ranging from the evolutionary origins of language to the precise ex

The Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior (EHUB) is recruiting researchers with the aim of elucidating human evolution through experimental studies of primates. 1. Eligibility Requirements for Applicants As of April 1, 2026, applicants must meet the following conditions (domestic or international applicants are eligible). (1) Full-time researchers affiliated with universities or public research institutions. (2) Part-time researchers affiliated with universiti

Summary A joint workshop was held at the German Primate Center, supported by the JSPS Core-to-Core Program for the Evolution of the Human Brain and Intelligence - Evolution of Decision-making (Japan Coordinator: Hiroo Imai, Vice Director). After oral and poster presentations and tours of the experimental facilities over the two days, an information exchange session was held to discuss future directions for collaborative research. The poster presentations, primarily by young

URL:　 https://www.wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cicasp/2026-01.html 概要 CICASP will hold a virtual open campus on Zoom on Thursday, January 29, 2026, for prospective applicants to our Short-term Internship Program and/or the graduate-level International Course in Primatology and Wildlife Research (MSc/DSc program). Check out the website for more details, and don’t forget to register! 関連リンク 　　 https://www.wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cicasp/2026-01.html

CICASP will hold a virtual open campus on Zoom for prospective applicants to our Short-term Internship Program and/or the graduate-level...

DAte: April 2, 2025 14：00-17：30 Proguram： 14:00 - Opening remark 14:10 - 15:10 Talk 1 Primate multilevel society: A study from golden...

The Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior (EHUB) is recruiting researchers with the aim of elucidating human evolution...

The 2024 Interdisciplinary Seminar on Primatology was held on December 12–13, 2024. 2024 Interdisciplinary Seminar on Primatology This...

URL:　 https://www.wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cicasp/2025-01.html We will hold a virtual open campus on Zoom for prospective applicants to our...

Dr. Yan (Program specific assistant professor of Multi-layer Network Research Unit, Research Units for Exploring Future Horizons)...

Dr. Iki (JSPS PD) received the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Animal Psychology....

Prof. Katsuki Nakamura and his group at our center have developed a breeding and husbandry manual and a treatment manual for common...

We are holding a virtual open campus on Zoom for prospective applicants to our Short-term Internship Program and/or the graduate-level...

We have been conducting a survey on collaborative research at the EHUB until August 14. We are grateful for the cooperation of many of...

We will hold a virtual open campus for prospective applicants to our Short-term Internship Program and/or the graduate-level...

Nishimura T., Miyachi S., Kaneko A., and Kinoshita Y. published their study in the US international journal Science. Using imaging...

Graduate students at the Inuyama campus belong to the Department of Primatology and Wildlife Science, Division of Biological Sciences,...

Electricity prices have soared to unprecedented levels　in Japan. At the Inuyama campus, efforts to save electricity are ongoing. Elevator...

Many camphor trees are planted on the Inuyama Campus. In this season, they cover the hills of the campus with bright green. Camphor trees...

We observed the MC1R gene have fixed variants and resulted in different functional characteristics in the six species, suggesting the...