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Over 200 children were fascinated by science during the online event.

OIST unveiled a plaque to commemorate and honor Ken and Liz Peach for their generous donations to OIST from 2015–2021.

To promote the advancement of Japan’s science and technology

AgVenture Lab, an innovation lab comprised of eight Japan Agricultural Cooperatives organizations across Japan, and OIST signed a partnership agreement to tackle social issues and promote new businesses in agriculture

In May, six OIST alumni returned to Okinawa to give workshops on what to expect after a PhD and stay connected to the OIST community. Here’s what they had to say.

OIST and the International House of Japan formed a strategic partnership on July 13th, 2022.

Open calls for applications for the second batch of the "OBI-Hub", the program to accelerate the overseas expansion of R&D startups"

The award was given to OIST in recognition of its Innovation Square Startup Accelerator Program, a startup support initiative launched in 2018. 

Professor Yabing Qi of the OIST Energy Materials and Surface Sciences Unit was awarded the Kao Science Award in the chemistry/physics field of surface sciences.

The East-West Center Hawaii, InnoDays, OIST and the Okinawa Tourist Service will jointly host the Blue Economy Challenge, a program designed to engage undergraduate students across Japan with ocean sustainability.

OIST started as a bold idea, one that many considered an unrealistic dream, but, 10 years on, that dream is in motion, said Dr. Peter Gruss at OIST’s 10th anniversary ceremony.

A one-of-a-kind concert, showcasing four rare and precious violins, was held at OIST as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations.