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New Fund to help close the gender gap in STEM fields

EF Polymer partners with startup and local farmers in a new project on Awaji Island, that aims to address the problems of drought caused by climate change.

OIST Forum 2021 was held online for 3 days from March 2, 2021 to March 4, 2021.

Dr. Toda, who has over 35 years of higher education and international development experience from his time in JICA, was appointed as COO of OIST.

Professor Sam Reiter, who leads the Computational Neuroethology Unit, talks neuroscience, cephalopods, and why researching camouflage is important on the latest episode of the OIST podcast.

This year, OIST’s Community Relations Section, alongside many researchers and other members of the community, used a combination of livestreaming and pre-recorded videos to move the entire Science Festival online.

Allegations of scientific misconduct have been sustained by a formal investigation and recently reported to the Board of Governors and the Cabinet Office.

On January 15th, OIST’s ninth class was officially welcomed to the start of their PhD program, and encouraged to embrace the opportunities that were offered and rise to the challenges that lie ahead.

Dr. Akira Yoshino, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and creator of the lithium-ion battery, was appointed as a member of the Board of Governors.

The award, granted by Times Higher Education, recognizes the success of OIST Graduate School

OIST is saddened by the death of Dr. Akito Arima on December 7, 2020.

Potential high school entrepreneurs compete for the winning science project