Energy Open Center x I2CNER, Kyushu U, Joint Symposium

 Faculty Affairs Office (FAO) is pleased to announce the first Buribushi Mini-Symposium, to be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026. All OIST faculty, researchers, students, and staff are warmly invited to attend. Come and join us for a fun research talk !

The registration deadline for OIST-Keio Showcase Talk Series Vol. 9 - Proteins in Focus: Cryo-EM and Structural Frontiers is January 20, 2026.

Title: "Introduction to Isogeny-based Cryptography"

Registration Deadline: January 15, 23:59 JST
Registration fee: 8000 JPY (free for members of OIST)

This school is part of the Thematic Program on "Isogeny-Based Cryptography (TP25IC)" which is held at OIST from January 13 to February 28, 2026.

Title: "Introduction to Isogeny-based Cryptography"

Abstract: Isogeny-based cryptography is a fast-moving field, and recent developments have introduced several new techniques, making the barrier of entry particularly high for young researchers wishing to work in the field. To aid new researchers in the field is the aim of this "summer" school, which introduces all of the many essential tools that are used today. Among the topics to be covered are the correspondences between ideals and isogenies that give rise to both the Deuring correspondence, which is an essential part of protocols such as SQIsign, and the class group action on CM curves and oriented supersingular curves, which gives other cryptographic primitives such as CSIDH and SCALLOP. Further, higher dimensional abelian varieties and isogenies between these have recently become an integral part of isogeny-based cryptography, providing huge improvements to many existing protocols, as well as creating new protocols.

OIST-Keio Showcase Talk Series Vol. 9 – Proteins in Focus: Cryo-EM and Structural Frontiers

The ninth edition of the OIST-Keio Showcase Talk Series brings together experts from Keio University, The University of Osaka’s Institute for Protein Research, and OIST to explore cutting-edge advances in protein science and cryo-electron microscopy. Talks will cover drug design, photosynthetic complexes, molecular motors, enzyme evolution, and viral architectures. This symposium highlights how cryo-EM is transforming our understanding of molecular mechanisms and driving innovation in medicine, biotechnology, and environmental science - with the aim of connecting researchers across institutions to enable interdisciplinary innovation.

This symposium will be followed by the 2026 Cryo-Electron Microscopy Course from January 28 to 30, which is aimed at beginners (admission is free). There experienced researchers will provide an overview of the current state-of-the-art and share their experiences in demonstrations and hands-on practice.

A symposium featuring short talks selected from across OIST neuroscience research units, panel discussions, and a poster session.

Target audience: Open to the OIST community

Language: English

 International Symposium of Life-Nonlife Transition: Boundaries Between Life and Nonlife, March 18-19, at Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Language: English, Registration needed.

OIST-Keio Showcase Talk Series Vol. 8 "Science Meets Society: Twist, Flow, and Instability"

The 8th OIST-Keio joint symposium explores the interplay of fluid mechanics, wave phenomena, and structural transformations, highlighting their impact on science and society. From gravity waves and multiphase reactors to extreme wave events, evaporating drops, and geometric linkages, six talks will showcase cutting-edge research at the intersection of physics, engineering, and applied mathematics. Additional topics will be explored in a poster session. The event aims to foster a dialogue between Keio and OIST researchers, enabling innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration.

As a continuation of the Greener Mobility Ideathon held in December last year, this mid-term workshop serves as a platform to share interim results and engage stakeholders, including local citizens, in shaping the next phase of development. The project aims to explore practical and community-driven solutions for sustainable transportation, combining digital tools, behavioral insights, and collaborative design.

Language: English and Japanese (partially)　発表は日本語通訳つき
Location: Seminar Room Lab 4 E48 at OIST