21 May 2020

Scientists probe the nature of the mind

A researcher explores the mind and its implications for human society.
8 May 2020

Controlling quantumness: Simulations reveal details about how particles interact

Recent study describes new states that can be found in super-cold atom experiments, which could have applications for quantum technology.
8 May 2020

Sparking insights: stripping away the mysteries of our body’s electrical wires

OIST scientist hunts for clues to how neurons survive – and why they sometimes die.
24 Apr 2020

Scientists unveil how general anesthesia works

A study in mice and rat brains reveals how general anesthesia dampens high frequency brain activity by weakening synapses.
22 Apr 2020

Modeling the Spread of COVID-19

Professor Simone Pigolotti and his team from the Biological Complexity Unit have modeled the spread of COVID-19 within Okinawa to predict its impact.
20 Apr 2020

Gel, masks, and face shields: Researchers use specific skills to help Okinawa

With the number of COVID-19 cases in Okinawa on the rise, OIST researchers are looking at how they can help the local community.
9 Apr 2020

State-of-the-art building opens its doors

Lab 4 will provide additional world-class research facilities to the University and continue to encourage interdisciplinary research.
31 Mar 2020

Surfing the waves: Electrons break law to go with the flow

Researchers measure how fluid changes the movement of electrons.
27 Mar 2020

Making sense of cells

Scientists create model to measure how cells sense their surroundings.
23 Mar 2020

Shifting Dimensions: Exciting Excitons in Phosphorene

Scientists probe how excited states of matter behave in phosphorene – a two-dimensional material with unusual properties.
18 Mar 2020

COVID-19: Update Mar 18, 2020

There have been no cases of COVID-19 in our community and Okinawa remains one of the least affected parts of Asia with only three confirmed infections and effective containment measures.

16 Mar 2020

Seeing with electrons: scientists pave the way to more affordable and accessible cryo-EM

Researchers develop a low-cost and easy-to-use cryogenic electron microscope.
11 Mar 2020

Caught in a spin: spiral vortex streamlines delivery of nanomaterials into cells

Researchers develop a low-cost and simple device that can rapidly and efficiently deliver nanomaterials into cells.
4 Mar 2020

Bridging the Valley and the Island

New Board of Governors member, Mr. James Higa, brings two unique perspectives with him, having both worked through an exciting period of creativity and innovation in Silicon Valley, and grown up in Okinawa.
2 Mar 2020

Exciting apparatus helps atoms see the light

Researchers study unusual particles involved in quantum information processing.
28 Feb 2020

COVID-19: Updated Information for Conference and Workshop Guests and Organizers (Feb 28, 2020)

Feb 28 update for workshop organizers, guests and visitors to OIST
27 Feb 2020

COVID-19 - Event cancellations and changes

In response to national guidelines on the COVID-19 coronavirus, OIST is adopting preventive measures, including the cancellation of events and programs.
27 Feb 2020

COVID-19: Update Feb 27, 2020

In response to national guidelines on the COVID-19 coronavirus, OIST is now adopting the following measures:

26 Feb 2020

COVID-19: Cancellation of Piano Recital by Yukine Uehara, and Suspension of OIST Campus Tours

We have decided reluctantly to cancel the Piano Recital by Yukine Uehara, which was scheduled on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 in order to follow guidelines on public gatherings during the current COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

22 Feb 2020

COVID-19: Information for Conference and Workshop Guests and Organizers (Feb 22, 2020)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University looks forward to welcoming you to our campus and conference facilities.