KyotoU Future Commons (KUFC) is a platform that explores how research at Kyoto University engages with social challenges and contributes to the co-creation of our shared future.
We view research outcomes and networks as a shared social commons, and share them with both local communities and the global society.

If you are interested in specific themes or research areas, you can explore them freely through the Projects, Researchers, or Search pages.

Connecting Research and Society

Kyoto University marked its 125th anniversary in 2022. Guided by the spirit of Jichō Jikei—self-reflection and respect—its researchers have built a rich and diverse body of scholarship across disciplines and generations.
These accumulated research outcomes and expanding networks contribute to addressing a wide range of global social challenges from long-term and multifaceted perspectives.

Kyoto University is home to researchers with diverse interests and approaches.
Through the Researchers page, you can learn about who is engaging with these challenges and what questions drive their work.

At the same time, today’s social challenges are increasingly complex. Solutions can no longer be derived from single results or short-term outcomes alone.
Understanding the questions behind research, its context, and how it connects with society has become more important than ever.

KUFC aims to organize and present research information through the Projects page, offering insights that help us reflect on the future.

SDGs and Beyond

KUFC recognizes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an important shared language that connects research and society.
At the same time, we look beyond the goals themselves, focusing on longer-term questions and challenges that extend past their achievement.

Research and initiatives related to the SDGs and broader social challenges can be explored through the Projects page or by using the Search function.

Through research in fields where Kyoto University has particular strengths—such as the environment, health, education, and partnerships—we present perspectives that support coexistence and sustainability in society.

The Three Roles of KyotoU Future Commons

Sharing Knowledge and Networks

KUFC shares the research outcomes, knowledge, and networks cultivated at Kyoto University as open resources for society.
You can view an overview of these initiatives through the Projects page.

Fostering Dialogue Between Research and Society

We value dialogue among researchers, citizens, industry, government, and international organizations, nurturing new questions and opportunities for collaboration.
To learn more about the researchers involved, please visit the Researchers page.

Co-creating Future Connections

As a hub connecting research and society, KUFC aspires to be a place where people think and act together to shape the future.
You can freely explore related topics and perspectives using the Search page.

In Closing

We invite you to explore themes, research projects, and researchers that interest you.
By starting from the Projects, Researchers, or Search pages, we hope you will discover new connections between research at Kyoto University and society.

We believe that collaboration between research and society can spark new knowledge and help shape the future.

※ For information about the Kyoto University Offce of Research Acceralation (KURA), please visit the official website.