Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology OIST

News

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Human-AI ‘collaboration’ makes it simpler to solve quantum physics problems

Back-and-forth dialogue between physicists and machine learning algorithms reveals the exotic properties of quantum magnets.

Institutional News

Minister Toshiko Abe Visits OIST

Dialogue on the future of science education and building a globally open research environment

Header image for the OIST press release OIST spin-out startup Qubitcore advances toward social implementation of Japan-made ion trap quantum computers

Institutional News

OIST spin-out startup Qubitcore advances toward social implementation of Japan-made ion trap quantum computers

Pioneering fault-tolerant quantum computing with a revolutionary distributed architecture.

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Research Update

A new organometallic compound challenges a fundamental principle of textbook chemistry

Previously considered improbable, the new discovery in coordination chemistry could open exciting possibilities in catalysis and materials science.

Institutional News

OIST signs a collaboration agreement with Bank of The Ryukyus

Strengthening industry-academia collaboration and promoting startup creation in Okinawa

Research Events

22 - 25 Jul 2025

Symposium

TSVP Symposium: Representation Theory and Topological Data Analysis

22 Jul 2025

Seminar

[Seminar] Towards quantum science and technology with Brillouin-Mandelstam scattering

22 Jul 2025

Seminar

[Seminar] "Plasticity-Stability Balance in Neural Circuits: From basic principles to malfunctions" by Prof. Inna Slutsky, Tel Aviv University

22 Jul 2025

Seminar

[Seminar] "2 - Dimensional Hybrid Perovskite as a Promising Semiconductor for Large Area Electronics" by Dr. Tomasz Marszalek

22 Jul 2025

Seminar

Seminar"The influence of surfactants on bubble bursting and air-liquid-air sheets"Jun Eshima

22 Jul 2025

Seminar

[Seminar] Visible frequency plasmonic effects in graphene and diamond heterostructures by Prof. Bohuslav Rezek

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Accepting Applications for the 2026 Accelerator Bootcamp

Deadline: August 3rd

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Research and Faculty

OIST has no academic departments. Researchers from more than 50 countries collaborate across and combine scientific disciplines to pioneer new approaches to discovery and problem-solving.

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Study at OIST

Apply for our 5-year PhD program in Science. We also offer short-term Research Internships. Both programs are competitive, cross-disciplinary, fully funded, and taught entirely in English by world-class international faculty.

Science Without Boundaries

A university with no departments, OIST has no artificial barriers between people working in different fields, thus encouraging innovation. With a state-of-the-art research environment, OIST attracts outstanding students and faculty around the world.

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PhD and Research Internship Program

OIST offers an individualized, cross-disciplinary PhD program that funds students up to 5 years. The Research Internship program offers financial and travel support for 2 to 6 months of experience working in an OIST research lab under OIST faculty.

Student Life

OIST offers a first-class postgraduate experience – both inside and outside the classroom. A wide range of educational, recreational, social, and cultural activities provide many opportunities to explore your passions and master something new.

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Driving Innovation Toward Impact

OIST connects world-leading research and global business to co-create solutions to society’s most pressing challenges – attracting talent to Okinawa’s emerging innovation ecosystem.

Corporate partnerships and collaborations
Technology development and licensing
Entrepreneurship and startups

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Outreach

OIST was established in and for Okinawa. Take advantage of local education, science, and culture programs or tour the campus.

Science outreach and cultural exchange activities for audiences in

elementary school
junior high school
high school
college
the general public

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SDGs

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address some of the most pressing global challenges we face today. 

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Our Contribution to Okinawa

OIST is leading educational initiatives, providing employment opportunities, building and sustaining strong partnerships, and driving research and innovation to benefit Okinawa and Japan.

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Public Events

01 Aug 2025

Prospective Students

OIST NetCafé Online Information Session in August 2025 (EN)

18 - 29 Aug 2025

Culture

CDC Art Exhibition "OCEAN"

22 Aug 2025

Outreach

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22 Aug 2025