Speaker: Prof. Markus Ullsperger Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Institute of Psychology Department of Neuropsychology

Title: Multiplexed cortical representations of performance monitoring and reinforcement learning variables in humans

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).

Mikhail Khovanov , Johns Hopkins University Title: The Delannoy category and its diagrammatics

Mee Seong Im , Johns Hopkins University Title: Entropy, cocycles, algebraic K-theory and diagrammatics

Speaker : Prof. Andrew Lobb (Durham University) Title : Peg problems and peg progress Date and time : 4 ^th Auguest Monday at 14:30 Location : L4E48 Language: English

Expository Talk by Prof. Sergio Estrada (Universidad de Murcia, Spain), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined. Title: Density-Sensitive bifiltrations in TDA

Time: 10:30-11:30, August 4, 2025

Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23

Zoom Link: Will be posted closer to the event!

Evident Spinning Disk Microscope User Training

Okinawan Grass Weaving Workshop with KEIO students!FY2025

A seminar by Tracy S. Tran, PhD, Professor in Neurobiology, Rutgers University, NJ , will be hosted by Prof. Yoshida.

OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!

Expository Talk by Prof. Ulrich Bauer (Technical University of Munich, Germany), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined. Title: Geometric complexes and topological persistence: a panoramic view

Time: 14:00-15:30, August 1, 2025

Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23

Zoom Link: Will be posted closer to the event!

Anemonefishes as models for social evolution and behaviour

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).

Diving deep to understand coral reef dynamics across longitude, latitude , and depth

This introductory mini-course & tutorial is offered by an expert in Topological Data Analysis & Machine Learning, as part of the thematic program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined (TP25TD).

Topological Data Analysis for Machine Learning (by Dr. David Loiseaux)

​ The lectures & tutorials for the minicourse will be between 10:00-12:00, on Wednesday (July 30), Thursday (July 31), and Friday (August 1).

Ken Ono , University of Virginia Title: Partitions Detect Primes

ZEISS on Your Campus-Technology Seminar

In collaboration with leading venture capital firms, OIST Innovation offers startups and entrepreneurial researchers the opportunity to connect directly with venture capitalists for one-on-one mentoring and discussion. The featured VC for this round is GX Partners . Please note: This session will be conducted in Japanese only.

Presidential Lecture by Prof. Ken Ono entitled, "Why Does Ramanujan, The Man Who Knew Infinity, Matter?"

Let’s learn Uchinaaguchi (Okinawan language) and its history! with KEIO students! 2025

Speaker: Prof. Ruslan Temirov, Peter Grünberg Institute-3 (Quantum Nanoscience), Forschungszentrum Jülich, Jülich, Germany

OIST-KEIO International Research Summer Camp 2025 will be held July 28th-August 6th. Please welcome 20 KEIO undergraduate medical school students to OIST! If you would like to get involved, check out events that OISTers are welcome to join!

OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!

A hands-on, 2-day workshop to help startups explore overseas markets—focusing on U.S. entry but valuable for anyone looking to go global. Includes pitch refinement, market insights, and personalized feedback.

Dr Kentaro Komori, Assistant Professor, The University of Tokyo

Open Call for Visiting Scholars in FY2025

Open Call for Thematic Programs in FY2027

Language: English

Session 4: June 22nd, Tuesday, 15:00-16:00 via Zoom - Organization of Universities, Japan's science promotion policy Presenter: Mizuki Shimanuki (Provost), Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai (C-Hub)

Speaker: Dr. hab. eng. Tomasz Marszalek, Group Leader at Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research & Lodz University of Technology

Prof Michael R. Vanner, Imperial College London

"Plasticity-Stability Balance in Neural Circuits: From basic principles to malfunctions" by Prof. Inna Slutsky, Tel Aviv University

Title : Representation Theory and Topological Data Analysis: Latest Advances

This symposium is part of the TSVP Thematic Program "Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined" . The program will run from June 23 to August 9, 2025.

National holiday

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).

OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!

7月18日の午後1時から4時まで「Startup Supporter's Open Desk」を開催します。沖縄県内のさまざまなスタートアップ支援者が来場し、それぞれが提供する支援内容を紹介するとともに、OISTのスタートアップや研究者との交流を行います。

Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 3: Writing Research Statements---Will take place on August 7. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.

Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 2: Writing CVs and Cover Letters---Will take place on July 17. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.

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).

Curious how research turns into real-world impact? Join Megumi Takata, Director General of Kyushu University's Entrepreneurship Center, for a talk on how ideas move from the lab to partnerships, products, and startups. Stay after to hear how OIST supports that journey through flexible, researcher-centered innovation pathways. Meet the team, enjoy coffee and snacks, and connect with others exploring what's possible beyond the lab.

Language: English

Step back in time with us for a rare talk on the rich and complex history of Cyprus—an island at the crossroads of civilizations. From ancient settlers in 7000 BC to modern-day dynamics, discover how geography, myth, and culture have shaped this unique Mediterranean nation. Presented by Theodora Serghides, a passionate history educator visiting from Cyprus. Enjoy the stories—and some authentic Cypriot snacks and drinks—after your campus tour!

"Towards Extending the Boundary of Non-invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces" by Yansen Wang, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research Asia

July 16, 2025, 17:00-18:00 @C700, Lab 3

"Synergizing habitual and goal-directed behaviors for advancing decision-making AI" by Dr. Dongqi Han, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research Asia

July 16, 2025, 16:00-17:00 @C700, Lab 3

旅費相談会を開催いたします。

July 16th (Fri) @A151 Center Bldg. 15:00-16:00

Session 3: June 16th, day, 15:00-16:00 via Zoom - Research Resources and Research Support Presenter: Mizuki Shimanuki (Provost), Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai (C-Hub)

Have a research idea you’d like to explore beyond the lab? Join us for a hands-on session with AI Jetpack , a powerful tool developed at MIT to help researchers map out real-world applications. You’ll create a one-page plan that clarifies your project's purpose, audience, and impact potential—with help from AI and startup experts. No business experience needed—just curiosity and a desire to take your idea further.

Curious how your research could solve real-world problems? Join us for a hands-on Lean Startup Workshop and map out your project’s impact in just one afternoon. Whether you're just curious, applying for the POC program, or exploring innovation—this session is for you. Walk away understanding how to create a clear, compelling business model and expert feedback from Professor Megumi Takata, Director General of Kyushu University's Entrepreneurship Center.

Parenting Café – Lunchtime Chat @ Ocean View Room