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Solar panels are being installed in the OIST Faculty Houses to test the Open Energy System, which promises to be viable and efficient sustainable energy system.

Aluminum-recycling artist, Akira Miyagi, opens his exhibition in OIST’s skywalk

The 6th meeting of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University’s (OIST) Board of Governors (BOG) took place on 9 and 10 May on the OIST campus. The University’s advisory body, the Board of Councilors, met on the same dates.

Thanks to over 4000 visitors, 200 OIST volunteers and 12 delicious food vendors, Open Campus 2013 was a huge success.

From August 12–16, the Onna Village / OIST Children’s School of Science took place at the Fureai Taiken Center in Onna Village.

OIST’s Lab 2 has earned a green building certification in new construction under the internationally recognized standard, Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), for its innovative design and construction.

The members of the House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Science Technology and Innovation visited OIST on July 25.

“My visit to OIST has reconfirmed of my belief that this university is unique and unconventional and I have high hopes for it to succeed,” said Minister Ichita Yamamoto.

A new school year commenced this week as OIST with its second class of doctoral students.

On June 10, OIST opened its doors to the first major international conference “The International Conference on Cosmic Microwave Background”.

OIST flew 42 PhD candidates from 22 nationalities to Okinawa to evaluate their potential as the second class of OIST students.