News

OIST Board of Governors has appointed Dr. Daniel Zajfman as OIST interim President and Chief Executive Officer from the beginning of April 2026.

Dr. Karin Markides takes up President Emerita and Executive Advisor

An announcement from the OIST President

Professors Bill Munro and Síle Nic Chormaic recognized for their pioneering optics and photonics research

Growth, innovation, research and co-creation—2025 was a big year for OIST! Discover a few of our favorite moments.

Ten years after its first edition, OIST’s flagship summer school enters a new era of interdisciplinary quantum research 

OIST-Lifetime Startup Elevate 2025 Event Report

Promoting innovation and strengthening community outreach in Okinawa

A new hub connecting Okinawa and the world through marine science

Further advancing technological innovation and startup support

From the fields of Okinawa to the greenhouses of Spain and Cyprus, a new cross-border initiative is cultivating the future of agriculture

OIST selected for “EXcellence Program for Engaging Research Talent – Japan (EXPERT-J)” program.