Hisashi Gakiya

As 2023 draws to a close, it's worth reflecting on the year that has gone by. New buildings, new president, and a lot of new research – this year, OIST has been getting back on track post-pandemic. We highlight some of the most notable events, people, articles and media mentions of the year gone by.

Two parties will combine their strengths to enhance Okinawa's maritime safety and security.

We have picked five stories each from five different angles to review the Year 2022 at OIST

Selected teams of high school students from Okinawa presented their ideas for scientific research and entrepreneurship at OIST’s contest, SCORE!

OIST aims to make an impact on the local community through a collaboration with Yomitan Village

MOU creates potential for long-term health and science collaborations between Japan and the U.S.

Two teams of entrepreneurs from Osaka, Japan and Bucaramanga, Colombia join OIST’s Startup Accelerator Program to tackle two global health problems, skin disease and Parkinson’s disease.

On January 23, Dr. Keshav Dani, Assistant Professor of the Femtosecond Spectroscopy Unit at OIST, visited Onna Junior High School to talk about science.

OIST regularly organizes events to enhance children’s interest in science, and to let them know the research activities taking place at OIST. On December 8th, Dr.