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!

Dr. Felipe Isaule, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, will give a seminar on " Ultracold polarons and impurities: from lattice polarons to effective field theories ". Please join us!

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

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!

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).

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

Speaker: Dr. Ziyin Liu, MIT and NTT Research

Title: Universal Phenomena, Irreversibility, and Thermodynamics in Deep

インキュベーターオープンハウスウィーク の一環として開催する本ツアーでは、イノベーションとスタートアップの成長を加速するために設計された空間や設備をご紹介します。また、ツアー終了後には、ギャザリングスペースを作業エリアとしてご使用いただくことも可能です。 （要事前登録）

OIST Workshop | OIST organizer: Ugur Abdulla (Analysis and Partial Differential Equations) | Website | OIST members are welcome to attend all scientific sessions. Meals are closed sessions for registered participants only.

OIST Innovation opened its brand-new incubator facilities in May. To celebrate this milestone, we're opening our doors to both the innovation community and the entire OIST community for a special Open House Week .

Cultural Event Series (CluES) featuring France presented by OISTers from France is happening on the 12th of July (Saturday) in the Seaside House from 5PM in the Lab0 lounge!

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!

Speaker: Dr. Gregory Schwartzman, Associate Professor, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)

Title: Can Synaptic Connectivity Alone Reveal Neuron Types?

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.

The CVC Association includes business managers from corporate venture capital firms, startup support organizations, and companies primarily from Nagoya and the Chubu region and there w ill be o ver 40 companies joining . Don’t miss this exceptional networking opportunity to build customer relationships, explore partnerships, and connect with potential investors.

Session 2: June 10th, Thursday, 15:00-16:00 via Zoom - Inside Story and Background of Research Acitivites Presenter: Mizuki Shimanuki (Provost), Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai (C-Hub)

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).

Speaker: Joost Kimpel, PhD student at Chalmers University of Technology

This symposium aims to create a platform for meaningful exchange between students, academics, artists, and community members from Okinawa. FIO invites participants to engage with intersectional approaches to social justice, identity, and resilience from Okinawa to the world.

Session 1: June 8th, Tuesday, 15:00-16:00 via Zoom - Researchers, and Science & Technology Presenter: Mizuki Shimanuki (Provost), Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai (C-Hub)

Language: English

Prof. Tomonaga Okabe , Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Tohoku University

Prof. Bob C. Schroeder , Associate Professor, University College London, UK

These two introductory mini-courses are offered by experts in Representation Theory, as part of the thematic program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined (TP25TD).

Posets and representation theory​ (by Dr. Baptiste Rognerud) Monomorphism categories and applications (by Dr. Shijie Zhu)

Location: OIST campus, Lab 5, Room L5D23

Schedule: Click Here

​Zoom Link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/94782960593?pwd=R0oI1bBPgL5eCVd9HBdvrv2H7Q8Py9.1 Meeting ID: 947 8296 0593 Passcode: 584111

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!