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On November 2, 2021, violinist Eiko Kano, in her role as OIST Foundation Music Ambassador, performed in the OIST Auditorium with pianist Yuka Oyabu to celebrate the foundation’s donation of a Steinway piano earlier that same day. 

As part of his Okinawa "Day of Action" on November 2, 2021 Yo-Yo Ma visited OIST to talk to marine scientists, explore the intersection of art and science, and participate in an experiment about communal response to natural sounds and music.

The second collaborative symposium between OIST and RIKEN : "Kinds of Minds - What is thinking?" learning about cutting edge neuroscience research

The “Synergy” art exhibition was born out of a desire to showcase the artistic talents of the OIST community to the Okinawan community and to visitors from the mainland. Moreover, the exhibition aims to foster stronger relationships between OIST and the Okinawan community by promoting the development of artistic expression

On June 8, 2021, OIST and the Naha Medical Association a joint press conference to announce their joint study to evaluate the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine for the people of Okinawa

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) held its third graduation ceremony on 21 May 2021.

President Peter Gruss met with Mr. Nobuyuki Idei

Green and blue planet -How can ecological research shape our future?  This symposium is designed not only to feature ecological research, but also to explore and facilitate interdisciplinary approaches to the resolution of the seemingly inevitable and intractable problem confronting the environment of our planet. The main speakers will showcase cutting edge technology and research schemes, in sharing their ideas.

Green and blue planet -How can ecological research shape our future?  This symposium is designed not only to feature ecological research, but also to explore and facilitate interdisciplinary approaches to the resolution of the seemingly inevitable and intractable problem confronting the environment of our planet. The main speakers will showcase cutting edge technology and research schemes, in sharing their ideas.

Mr Katsuya Kinjo, Chairman of Okinawa Employers' Association, delivered a jar of Awamori for President Gruss' talk "Academia-Industry Collaboration in Okinawa-Fostering startups and innovation hub for a sustainable future" at the conference hosted by the Association on February 22, 2021

Visit to OIST by H.E Mr. Giorgio Starace, Ambassador of Italy and Mr. Marco Massetani, Consular Correspondent in Okinawa