Important Notices

Dec 26, 2024

Regarding an accident in a laboratory

There was an accident (a laboratory apparatus exploded) in a laboratory on the afternoon of December 19, 2024.

Currently, an internal investigation into the cause of the accident is being conducted. There was no leakage of hazardous substances to areas neighboring the university. (On the same day as the accident, OMU made the necessary reports to the police and fire department within the jurisdiction.)

We deeply apologize to everyone involved for the great concern this has caused.

Masahiro Tatsumisago

President, Osaka Metropolitan University

Contact

General Affairs Division 
Email: somu-kikikanri[at]ml.omu.ac.jp (*Please change [at] to @.)