27. February 2020 - 16:31

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. February 2020 - 13:39

COVID-19: Update Feb 27, 2020

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

26. February 2020 - 17:15

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. February 2020 - 22:41

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.

19. February 2020 - 10:16

COVID-19: Update Feb 19, 2020

The Japanese government has updated its public advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) and this has been shared with all OIST staff and students.
3. February 2020 - 9:00

Cephalopods in Mind

OIST scientist probes mysterious cuttlefish brains and behaviors.
27. January 2020 - 15:31

Synchronized Swimming: Biology On a Micro-Scale

Researchers model interactions between unique fluids and tiny structures.
23. January 2020 - 10:45

Feel the force: new “smart” polymer glows brighter when stretched

Researchers develop a luminescent polymer that can quickly and sensitively detect stress.
16. January 2020 - 11:47

To Bend Without Breaking

OIST’s resident applied topologist transforms the field.
14. January 2020 - 10:00

Man versus machine: can AI do science?

Researchers develop a machine capable of solving complex problems in theoretical physics.
9. January 2020 - 9:00

Illuminating the World of Nanoparticles

Researchers develop cutting-edge optical resonators with applications in biosensing.
8. January 2020 - 15:36

Rich Rewards: Scientists reveal ADHD medication’s effect on the brain

Researchers scan the brain to uncover how medication for ADHD affects the brain’s reward system.
8. January 2020 - 12:00

First Sighting of Larsonella Pumilus Fish in Japan

Researchers study deep sea specimen’s habitat and phylogenetic placement.
25. December 2019 - 10:38

Cytoskeletal proteins play maintenance roles in neurotransmission

Microtubules and F-actin in presynaptic terminals
20. December 2019 - 9:40

Evolution Tunes Birds to Fit the Bill

Researchers characterize the evolution of beak shape in relation to its many functions.
13. December 2019 - 10:14

A tortoise never forgets: Scientists show tortoises are elephants of the reptile world

New research into tortoise cognition suggests they are not as slow as they appear.
10. December 2019 - 13:18

OIST green-tech startup accelerates to victory!

Cutting-edge science and industry are combined in award-winning entrepreneurial teams, boosted by Okinawa's first global startup accelerator program.
25. November 2019 - 9:00

Scratching the Surface of Perovskites

Scientists characterize microscopic defects in next generation solar devices.
22. November 2019 - 17:45

OIST Foundation - Supporting Innovation and Opportunities

A ceremony was held in Washington, DC, USA to launch the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation.
30. October 2019 - 9:39

Cycles of Reward: New Insight into ADHD Treatment

Researchers probe neural processes involved in ADHD.