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23 May 2022

OIST launches new Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program

The first scholars participating in the Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program arrive at OIST.

19. May 2022 - 13:20

OIST Adjunct Professor, Svante Pääbo, receives the Japan Prize

After a two-year postponement, Professor Svante Pääbo accepts the Japan Prize trophy in a ceremony at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo.

18. May 2022 - 15:45

Prime Minister Kishida visits OIST

PM Kishida visited OIST and participated in a round-table discussion on education, research, and industry-academia collaboration efforts.

28. April 2022 - 12:00

Remembering a Visionary: Koji Omi Connected Okinawa with Science and Technology

Mr. Koji Omi, who guided and supported the establishment of OIST, passed away on April 14, 2022.

23. May 2022 - 10:39

A family of termites has been traversing the world’s oceans for millions of years

A comprehensive family tree, based on DNA sequences, has revealed that drywood termites have made at least 40 oceanic journeys over the last 50 million years to reach far flung landmasses.

19. May 2022 - 17:23

OIST 10th Anniversary Campaign exceeds US$1 million fundraising goal

The philanthropic campaign, launched by OIST and the OIST Foundation in celebration of OIST’s milestone ten years, has surpassed its initial target of US$1 million.

25. April 2022 - 13:30