This is an externally organized event. Please contact the organizers directly for further details. Website: https://www.icmea.org/

National holiday

年末年始（12月29日から1月3日）はキャンパス見学はできません（自由見学含む）。ご理解のほどよろしくお願いいたします。

National holiday

Join us for our Winter Ganjuu Open House!

15th Dec. between 14 to 16 pm.

がんじゅうのオープンハウスのご案内。

12月15日（金）午後2時から4時まで。

Autoclave annual inspection

#5 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Overview of OIST organization, Questions and Discussion Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office. Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

If you facilitate events for diverse audiences, you may encounter unexpected situations that are difficult to navigate at the moment. Effective facilitation centers on what participants are doing and experiencing, setting the tone of the event, and tending to the group dynamics in the room. Inclusive facilitation is a leadership skill that requires self-awareness, observational skills, agility, and intention. Join this session to sharpen your leadership facilitation skill set in preparation for your next event. This workshop is intended for participants who have some prior facilitation experience. The workshop will be conducted in English by Kristin Macapagal, Program Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Pitch Contest open to all campus innovators—students, researchers, and staff—with ideas spanning startups, research themes, community events, and more. Winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris to attend the 2024 Hello Tomorrow Global Summit, renowned as the world’s premier tech and science conference.

Struggling with being "on" in the professional setting due to tragedy and grief in your personal life? Join this workshop to develop a personal action plan and practical toolkit for resilience in your daily professional setting after experiencing loss. This session is open to administrative staff, students, and researchers and is facilitated by Kristin Macapagal, Program Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Spots are limited to create a safe, respectful space for dialogue.

[With Simultaneous Interpretation 英語同時通訳あり]

人の身体には免疫力、抵抗力があり、病気や怪我から私たちを守ってくれます。

人のこころにも回復力が備わっていて、困難や絶望から私たちを救い出してくれます。

その力をレジリエンス（精神的回復力）と言います。人は苦しい時、困難から抜け出せないと諦めたときに、死を考えます。唯一の解決策だと思うからです。まやかしの解決で誘惑する死の幻影がちらつく前に、レジリエンスの引き出し方、活用の仕方を考えましょう。

対話をしながら進めていきます。私とあなた方の対話。そして話を聞きながら自分の心との対話。もし可能なら、お互い同士の対話もできたらいいですね。

The human body has immunity and resistance that protect us from illness and injury. The human mind also has the capacity to rescues us from difficulties and despair. This power is called resilience. When people are in pain, when they have given up, they think about death because they think it is the only solution. Before the vision of death flickers over us, tempting us with false solutions, let's think about how to draw out and use our resilience.

We will proceed with a dialogue. A dialogue between you and me. And as we listen to each other, have a dialogue with our own hearts.

　 長田 ( ながた ) 　 清 ( きよし ) 　　( 長田クリニック院長　　医学博士)

那覇市出身。

徳島大学医学部卒業。

東京都立松沢病院。沖縄県立精和病院。

平成13年より那覇市で長田クリニック（心療内科）を開院、現在に至る。

薬物偏重の精神科治療に飽き足らず、精神療法の活動に軸を置き、内観療法、催眠療法、集団療法、認知行動療法、解決志向アプローチ、ポジティブ心理学などに取り組む。積極的にカウンセリング技法を学び、その経験を生かした臨床治療、社会活動を行っている。

NPOおきなわCAPセンター（児童虐待防止活動）代表理事

沖縄いのちの電話理事長

沖縄県精神科診療所協会副会長

Kiyoshi Nagata (Director, Nagata Clinic, M.D.)

Born in Naha City.

Graduated from Tokushima University School of Medicine.

Worked at Tokyo Metropolitan Matsuzawa Hospital and Okinawa Prefectural Seiwa Hospital. Opened Nagata Clinic (psychosomatic medicine) in Naha City in 2001.

He has focused his activities on psychotherapy, including introspective therapy, hypnotherapy, group therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-oriented approach, and positive psychology. He is actively learning counseling techniques and is applying his experience in clinical treatment and social activities.

Representative Director of NPO Okinawa CAP Center (Child Abuse Prevention Activities)

President, Okinawa Hotline

Vice President, Okinawa Psychiatric Clinics Association

This workshop is open to the whole OIST community.

OIST コミュニティどなたでもご参加いただけます。

外部主催イベントです。お問い合わせは主催側までお願いいたします。 詳細は イベントウェブサイト をご覧ください。(外部リンク)

外部主催イベントです。お問い合わせは主催側までお願いいたします。 詳細は 学会ウェブサイト をご覧ください。(外部リンク)

National holiday

外部主催イベントです。お問い合わせは主催側までお願いいたします。 詳細は 学会ウェブサイト をご覧ください。(外部リンク)

OIST Innovation will co-host a pitch event with Lifetime Ventures.

Startup Synapse -Where researchers and startups connect-

Date: November 17, 2023 (Friday)

Time: 12:45 - 15:00

Venue: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Lab4 E48

Language: English

#4 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research administrative support

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office. Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

Come learn how to communicate your impactful ideas visually and engage audiences with poster presentations, an important skill set not only for scientists, but for all presenters! Poster presentations are an interactive, effective format for showcasing research or sharing ideas, programs, and projects.

OIST Innovation will exhibit at "Climbers Startup JAPAN EXPO 2023 - Autumn -" which will be held on November 14 and 15, 2023. OIST Innovationは、2023年11月14-15日に開催される「Climbers Startup JAPAN EXPO 2023 -秋-」に出展いたします。

OIST Innovationは沖縄最大級のスタートアップの祭典「Startup Festa 2023」に参加いたします。OIST Innovationが参加するトークセッション「大学発スタートアップの最前線！〜世界に注目される沖縄へ〜」は17:40開始です。

OIST Innovation will participate in Startup Festa 2023, Okinawa's largest startup festival. "The Forefront of University Startups", the talk session in which OIST Innovation will participate will start at 17:40.

National holiday

Invitation to Ryukyu Awamori and Food Pairing workshop!

The OIST Recreation Services, in partnership with the Okinawa Regional Tax Office, is delighted to present a unique opportunity to explore the history, culture, production techniques, and traditions of Ryukyu Awamori

While enjoying new and aged Awamori that has been passed down through generations, you can also experience the pairing of these Awamori with various foods! *Vegan and Vegetarian options available

Whether you're an Awamori enthusiast, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between, this event promises insights into the best ways to appreciate and enjoy this distinct beverage along with its ideal food companions.

We are scheduling this event on two separate occasions, with identical content. Kindly select the date that aligns best with your availability

Event Date/Venue

1st event: October 27th (Friday)

2nd event: November 24th (Friday)

Venue: Center building, Level B, Restaurant Floor

Event Time Schedule 17：30 Reception Starts 18：00～18：05 Opening Remark 18：05～18：30 Introduction of the history and culture of Okinawa and Ryukyu Awamori 18：30～20：00 Tasting! Participation Fee

This event is free!

However, the Okinawa Tax Office would like to fill out the questionnaire form after the event. Your feedback is important for them to plan their future promotion.

"TSVP Teatime": informal discussions and getting to know each other, now in the new TSVP office area in Lab 5 EF03

#3 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research Equipment, Facilities and Technical Assistance

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office. Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

Flow Mat Pilates class by Ikumi Aoki Class Information Date and Time | 日時 Flow Pilates Monday,14th August 6:45 - 7:45 PM Location | 場所

Classes will be held at Village Center Meetting Room

|バレトン・フロウマットピラティスどちらもヴィレッジセンターミーティングルームで行います。

Fee | 料金

・Student |学生 : 1,500 JPY

・Faculty,Staff, and Family menbers|教員、職員、OIST関係者のご家族 : 2,000 JPY

National holiday

Join this roundtable discussion to reflect on how you want to approach your job search and learn about what types of questions you might ask to assess the inclusivity of the workplace along with practical issues, like inquiring about LGBTQIAP+ -friendly health insurance policies.

Guest Speaker Prof Tom Froese

"Papers, Grants, and Writing"

#2 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research Areas of Science and Technology

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office. Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

This class is being offered for OIST members only

Please register in advance

TELL Step Up Challenge ・ TELL ステップアップチャレンジ

Oct. 2nd (Mon) 11:00-13:00 @Meet at Lab 4 entrance at 11:00

10月2日（月）11:00-13:00 　 @LAB4入り口に11時集合

Join us in taking action to raise awareness while creating hope. As we remember 21,881 people who lost their lives to suicide last year in Japan, we aim to walk 21,881 steps around the OIST campus.

However, walking isn’t the only option. Whether you’re cycling, swimming, dancing or meditating for 21,881 seconds – whatever you choose to do, it all matters and all are welcome! If you would like your steps/ seconds to be counted, please email Ganjuu so we may collate all our efforts together!

You can register for TELL Step Up Challenge via their website. There is a ¥1,500 sign-up fee, however this is not required to participate. ( https://www.tellevents.org/events/step-up-2023 ） The campaign aims to raise awareness of mental health issues.

去年、自殺で亡くなった21881名の命を覚え、自殺防止の支援と理解の拡充のため、 OIST のキャンパス内を21881歩、歩くことを目指します。

しかし、歩くこと以外にも、サイクリングや水泳、ダンス、21,881秒の瞑想など、どんなことでも大歓迎です。歩数や秒数のカウントをしてほしい方は、Ganjuuまでメールでご連絡ください。TELL のウェブサイトから登録することも可能ですが （ https://www.tellevents.org/events/step-up-2023 ） 1500 円の参加費がかかりますので、必須ではありません。

このキャンペーンは、メンタルヘルスに対する意識改革を促すことを目的としております。

Please address inquiries to the President's Office.

We have biweekly open hours at OIST Innovation where you can come and talk with us about anything related to the Proof of Concept application process.

My research group has consistently published ~20 papers per year for 15 years, and most of these papers were published in the top 25% of journals (CiteScores) with an average citation of > 100. How did we manage to do this? There are several reasons. In this interactive talk session, I will share one core secret: how to write a lot and well. If you can do it, you are invincible in academia or elsewhere. But how do you do this? You should consider writing a review to transform you into an amazing writer.

This interactive workshop is intended for those starting or considering a systematic review-like project. I will provide a quick overview of the systematic review process. The focus will be on the most common traps you may encounter and ways to avoid them. The interactive presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. For example, you may want to ask: "What are the types of reviews and what are they good for?", "What is a great topic for a systematic-like review?", "How long will it take?" etc.

National holiday

This Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) workshop will be held September 20th(Wed) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m at Ocean View Room *Special Offer!!*

The instructor will write your name down in Chinese characters.

*Please apply to this workshop ASAP, Due to I need to share your name （ Name Only ） with the instructor in advance to fit Chinese Characters with your name.

National holiday

外部主催イベントです。お問い合わせは主催側までお願いいたします。

ウェブサイト: https://sites.google.com/view/roborobo-summer-camp/home

TELL Intro Talk

September 14th, Thursday 11:30-12:00 @C210

TELL’s half-century of experience has made us acutely aware of the challenges in adequately addressing mental healthcare needs within our international community. Our General TELL Talk is an interactive, 20-minute presentation that covers facts about mental health topics in Japan, including stress, depression, and suicide prevention. The presentation illustrates how TELL is tackling these mental health concerns by introducing the three pillars of our organization: Outreach, Counseling, and our Lifeline. The talk ends with group mindfulness or breathing exercise.

TELL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing world-class, effective support and counseling services to Japan’s international community as well as helping to address the country’s growing mental health care needs.

TELL Outreach provides folders or pens and wallet cards with our Lifeline phone number and website, as well as our pledge of confidentiality. The TELL Intro Talk is presented by TELL in the Community.

TELLイントロトーク

9月14日（木）11:30-12:00 @C210

TELLは、半世紀にわたる経験から、国際社会におけるメンタルヘルスのニーズに適切に対応することの難しさを痛感しています。今回のTELLトークは、ストレス、うつ病、自殺予防など、日本におけるメンタルヘルスのトピックについて、対話形式で20分間のプレゼンテーションを行います。プレゼンテーションでは、TELLの3つの柱を紹介しながら、TELLがどのようにこれらのメンタルヘルス問題に取り組んでいるかを説明します： アウトリーチ、カウンセリング、そしてライフラインです。講演の最後には、グループでのマインドフルネスや呼吸法が紹介さ れます。

TELLは、日本のインターナショナル・コミュニティに世界レベルの効果的なサポートとカウンセリング・サービスを提供し、日本のメンタルヘルス・ケアのニーズの高まりに貢献することを目的とした非営利団体です。

TELLアウトリーチでは、ライフラインの電話番号とウェブサイト、秘密保持の誓約を記載したフォルダーやペン、ウォレットカードを配布しています。TELLイントロ・トークは、TELL in the Communityによって開催されます。

#1 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Activities of Researchers

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office. Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

Suicide Prevention Awareness Events 自殺予防啓発イベント ~Taking care of yourself and each other~ 「自分自身とお互いを大切にしよう」 Monday September 11th, from 11:30-13:30 at Café Area ９月１１日（月） 11 時半～ 13 時半、カフェのあたり

【September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month】

In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th , Suicide Prevention Week in Japan from 10th -16th September, and R U ok? Day on September 14th , Ganjuu Wellbeing Service will hold a fundraising stall for Tokyo English Lifeline (TELL) on Monday September 11th, from 11:30-13:30 at Café Area . TELL provides suicide prevention lifeline services in Japan, both in English and Japanese. Please join us for some handmade baked goods, read some informative posters, get some TELL materials, and chat with Ganjuu clinicians. All are welcome. We encourage you to wear yellow on that day, to show support for Suicide Prevention Day!

[9 月は自殺防止啓発月間です]

9 月 10 日の「世界自殺予防デー」、9 月 10 日～16 日の「自殺予防週間」、 ９月 14 日の「R U ok? デー」にちなんで、 ９月１１日（月） 11 時半～ 13 時半、カフェのあたり で 東京英語いのちの電話（TELL）のための募金活動を行います。 TELL は日本語と英語両方で自殺予防ホットラインのサービスを提供しています。焼 き菓子をご用意しておりますのでぜひお立ち寄りください。ポスターを読んだり、 TELL のグッズをもらったり、Ganjuu の心理士とお話したりすることができます。 どなたでも大歓迎です。 当日は黄色い服を着て、 自殺予防デーをサポートしましょう！

Up Coming Events

⚫ TELL Talk (Sep. 14th) 11:30-12:00 @C210. Saya from TELL Okinawa will give us a short presentation on their work and share with us their resources.

⚫ TELL Step Up Challenge (Oct. 2nd) 11:00-13:00 @Meet at LAB４ Join us in honoring the 21,881 people who lost their lives to suicide in Japan last year by taking action to raise awareness and funds while creating hope! We will aim to walk 21,881 steps around OIST campus.

⚫ Suicide Prevention Workshop (Nov. 27) 11:00-12:00 @C209 Presented by Nagata from Okinawa Lifeline, to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

今後のイベント

⚫ TELL トーク (9 月 14 日) 11:30-12:00 @C210 TELL 沖縄のサヤさんを迎え、TELL 沖縄の活動 や、リソースについてお話していただきます。

⚫ TELL ステップアップチャレンジ (10 月 2 日) 11:00-13:00 @LAB4 前に集合 昨年日本で自殺により命を落とした 21,881 人に 敬意を表し、OIST キャンパス周辺を 21,881 歩 歩くことを目指します。

⚫ 自殺予防ワークショップ (11 月 27 日) 11:00-12:00 @C209 沖縄いのちの電話の長田理事長を講師に迎え、自 殺予防について学びます

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Due to a surplus of driftwood, uke club will be indoors this week.

Welcome Ceremony for new faculty members joining OIST, and PhD students joining the Class of 2023.

The ceremony is open to all OIST community members (no prior registration needed), and will be held at the Auditorium, from 10:30am-12:00pm.

Welcome Ceremony Program

Opening Ryukyu Dance Performance

Welcome and Remarks, President Markides

Introduction of New Faculty

Welcome from the Dean of Graduate School, Prof. Thomas Busch

Introduction of Students

Welcome from the Student Council

Student's Choice Award for Teaching

Closing Eisa Performance

OIST IT will be holding a breif IT orientation for new PhD students and researchers.

What is Buku-Buku tea

Buku-buku tea is a traditional tea of Okinawa with a unique flavour with giant white bubbles rising from the tea bowl and the fragrance of roasted rice. By using a large wooden bowl called "Buku-Buku- Sara" and a large whist to make Buku-Buku tea. There are no rules such as how to make or drink this tea. Just enjoy Okinawan atmosphere. It was considered a summer drink for caring thirst; now, it is a drink in all seasons.Buku-Buku tea was consumed at celebrations, especially to celebrate the beginning of the journey. It is entirely different from the Japanese Tea Ceremony called "Sado". This tea style belongs "Furicha" Group.(f.g Bata-Bata tea from Niigata, Bote-Bote tea from Shimane)

ブクブクー茶は、茶碗から盛り上がった白い豊かな泡と煎り米の香りが特徴的な沖縄の伝統茶です。大きな茶せんとブクブクー皿と呼ばれる茶道具を使ってブクブクー茶を点てます。お茶の点て方や飲み方には決まったルールが無いので、お気軽に沖縄の雰囲気を楽しみながら、お飲み下さい！かつては、夏に喉を潤す飲み物とされていましたが、現在では季節を問わず楽しまれています。ブクブクー茶は、縁起の良い物＝（カリーナムン）とされ、特に旅立ちの祝いに用いられていました。

ブクブクー茶は、日本の茶道とは全く異なります。種類としては”振り茶”に当たります。（新潟県のバタバタ茶、島根県のボテボテ茶等と同様）

Please contact Rikako Kuwae and send an application email for a waiting list.

Class information Date:July 20th ~ October 26th (Every Thursday) *the classes will be held 12 times. Place:Plumeria Lounge *Up to 6 students per every classes ¥1500 per 1 time (Sanshin rental + ¥500 ) Beginners Class 18:00-19:00

For those who have never played sanshin before or those who used to play but have forgotten how to play Sanshin.

You will be able to play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” in the first class!

In this class, you will be introduced to a brief history of Sanshin and basic skills like how to use a pick, how to hold the Sanshin, and how to read the notes. We will practice the first three songs below for a month to make friends with sanshin J Then gradually move onto Okinawan traditional songs/POP songs. In this class, you will be able to read notes and play:

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star（きらきら星） Froggy song（カエルの歌） Orion Beer Song from BEGIN（オジー自慢のオリオンビール） Aha-bushi – Okinawan fork song（安波節） Asadoya-Yunta – Okinawan fork song（安里屋ユンタ） Shimanchunu Takara (Treasure of Islander) from BEGIN（島人の宝） Experienced Class 19:15-20:15

For those who can read Ko-ko-shi (sheet music) easily ♩ This classes are held throughout the year, so you can join each time. Please make a reservation with the instructor by Wednesday, the day before the day you would like to attend class due to the spots are limited.

This is a class for those can reads notes fluently. I take any requests, Okinawan folk songs, POPs, Ryukyuan Classical music, in this class. You will enjoy your favorite songs.

Example of requested songs｜リクエスト曲の例:

・Nada soso（涙そうそう）

・Sanshin no Hana（三振の花）

・Warbigami（童神）

・Songs for Eisa (Okinawan traditional drum dance)　（エイサー曲）

・Onna-bushi (Ryukyuan classical song)（恩納節）

etc. *Please kindly understand that the last class date may changed depending on the instructor's availability.

This week we will patrol Onna's beaches looking for ukuleles that were washed ashore by the typhoon, which we will rehabilitate and release back into the wild.

We have biweekly open hours at OIST Innovation where you can come and talk with us about anything related to the Proof of Concept application process.

Abs of steel with Rachel!

When: Wednesday morning 8am - 8:35am

Where: Village Center Meeting Room

Bring: Yoga mat, towel, water bottle and indoor shoes (optional)

*BARBIE WEEK - wear PINK*

REGISTRATION NO LONGER REQUIRED - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR FOR REMINDERS, THEN PLEASE REGISTER VIA QR CODE!