Past Events

Science Show by Dr. Ilya Kolmanovsky: “How to politely greet an elephant” at OIST Studio, Yomitan Library, 19:00-20:00

TBD

Behavioral and neural mechanisms of motor control - Terufumi Fujiawara, Ph.D. (RIKEN Center for Brain Science).  Wednesday, April 22nd, 4:00 pm, online talk at L4 E01 and Zoom

QG Seminar Speaker: David Osten (University of Wrocław) Title: Exceptional Generalised Geometry as a Symmetry Principle for Sigma Models

Talk from invited guest science journalist Dr. Ilya Kolmanovsky: “Science supercharged: How AI is  transforming discovery” (central building, B250).

Join Zoom link Target audience: Interns, Students, PostDocs, and those who are interested in the same research field. Language: English

An information session on recent updates to procurement operations and rules will be held on Wednesday, October 22, from 11:00 to 11:50, in a hybrid format (Center Building B250 or Zoom). The session will include a Q&A segment. Simultaneous English interpretation will be available, and presentation materials (and possibly a recording) will be uploaded online afterward for those unable to attend. 調達業務およびルールの最新の変更点についての説明会を、10月22日（水）11:00～11:50 に開催します（会場：センター棟B250 または Zoom 参加）。 最後にQ&Aも設けております。 英語の同時通訳が利用可能で、当日参加できない方にはプレゼン資料（および可能であれば録画）を後日オンラインにて公開予定です。

Prof. Hisao Hayakawa from Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University  

During Mr. Yanagino’s visit—President and attorney at YANAGINO IP, P.C.—we’re excited to offer free mentoring sessions for startups! If you’re looking for advice on intellectual property or just want to chat about Japan’s IP system—especially patents and trademarks—feel free to book a slot! (Registration is required)

 Workshop C-hub: Don't lose your voice! Writing in the age of AI (C209), 14:00-15:30 The integration of AI into academic writing presents both opportunities and challenges for sustaining authorial voice. While AI tools can aid in grammar correction, stylistic enhancement, and idea generation, they risk diluting personal voice through homogenized phrasing and over-standardization. The workshop aims to explore the ethics and implications of this state-of-affairs for academic writing and offer some practical approaches. Please register [link here].  

Speaker: Dr. Lenka Zdeborová, Associate Professor,  EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) Title: Statistical Physics Perspective on Understanding Learning with Neural Networks  

The registration deadline for MIRAI GCT1 Workshop: “Health and Aging Population” is October 20th, 2025.

Please register from HERE. For more information about the workshop click HERE. *Refreshments (coffee and snacks) will be provided for on-site participants.

As part of Researcher Appreciation Month, join us for a special Career Talk featuring three inspiring speakers who will share their diverse professional journeys. Hear from Dr. Shunichi Kasahara (Sony & OIST), Dr. Shivani Sathish (Atierra founder and OIST alumna), and Dr. Paola Butler-Zanetti (OIST Innovation) as they reflect on paths spanning academia, startups, and industry. The session will include short presentations, an interactive panel Q&A, and plenty of time for informal discussion.

Dear all,    (See below for Japanese)    In addition to the October 9 school fair that will focus on local schools in Okinawa, we are planning to host two virtual school fairs this October to introduce additional educational options. All interested families are welcome to join, regardless of the age of your children. (Children are welcome to attend as well!)    The two sessions have been organized based on the type of school experience provided: international boarding schools in Japan and online learning programs (full-time and subject-based options). All of these options use an English-based curriculum and are either in Japan or can accommodate students based in Japan. We welcome you to attend either or both sessions.  

TSVP Talk Language: English (no interpretation). Target audience: General audience / everyone at OIST and beyond. Freely accessible to all OIST members and guests without registration (also via Zoom).

Target audience: Interns, Students, PostDocs, and those who are interested in the same research field. Language: English

Target audience: Interns, Students, PostDocs, and those who are interested in the same research field. Language: English

Ms. Haru Negami (Chiba University) Title: Integral transformation of KZ-type equation and construction of representation of braid group

“Welcome to Okinawa and OIST” This orientation is a chance for new family and community members to get to know OIST and its community services. You’ll meet other families and pick up tips and stories from those who’ve been here a while