The Animal Resources Section cordially invites all researchers involved in laboratory animal experiments, as well as other members, to attend the Annual Memorial Service for laboratory animals.

Aims:

To understand the role of positive thinking when we meet people from other cultures for the first time.

To reconsider the approach we use to build relationships at work.

Particpants should have an upper intermediate level of English fleuncy.

Please visit this page closer to the date to download the attached handout.

Click here to join the meeting.

Dr. Sebastian Weidt will talk about why he chose to do both research on, and start a company developing, quantum computing technology.

Learn how to call a taxi, give directions to a location, and describe a place with simple adjectives, all in Japanese.

No Japanese experience necessary!

Watch the videos at this link then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link:https://oist.zoom.us/j/97075839903)

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Withコロナ時代において、誰もが暮らしやすい持続可能な地域を創出する「新たな多文化共生の地域づくり」に必要とされることはどのようなことなのか。本セミナーでは、（一財）ダイバーシティ研究所代表理事の田村 太郎氏を講師として招聘し、Withコロナ時代における「これからの多文化共生の在り方」について考える機会を持ちます。

“QuickFix”- improve your application materials in an interactive and a time-efficient manner!

Project Management Training - 2020 by Peason Japan, Nov 13 Fri & 20 Fri

Leading Agile Projects provides student participants with the experience of managing a project through a hands-on competitive simulation that puts them in the role of project manager.

Please register HERE

* Max. # of 16 for each event

Register and join us as we go over the absolute basics of academic writing.

This four part series will cover

Learn how to have a basic conversation in Japanese, including speaking about likes, dislikes and the weather. You'll also learn some high-frequency phrases that you hear often in Japan.

No Japanese experience necessary!

Watch the videos at this link , then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/96739628850)

This workshop offers unique opportunities to boost your daily productivity and handle challenges of busy workplace filled with interruptions and distractions.

An interactive online workshop series “Leadership and Management Skills course” provided by highly-skilled trainers from hfp consulting , that provides professional development training exclusively to scientists worldwide. A course certificate is available upon completion.

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Learn how to ask questions about ingredients and allergens, ask about price and quantity of goods, and pay for your purchases at the register, all in Japanese.

No Japanese experience necessary!

Watch the videos at this link , then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/99994874703)

IT Division is excited to announce that Microsoft Teams user training will be held at OIST hosted by Microsoft Japan next week on Oct 28th (Wed).

Both avid users and those who want to get more familiar with Teams should attend. Each session is limited to 30 onsite participants to enroll. This training is also available remotely (Teams). However, please note that we will not be able to receive questions from remote participants.

“QuickFix”- improve your academic CV in an interactive and a time-efficient manner!

Different cultures may have different values and approaches when it comes to making decisions. How can I manage the decision making process effectively in meetings? Join us to find answers to this question.

This is an externally organized conference. Please contact the organizers for further details.

This discussion focuses on supporting researchers on how to create a great impact from research according to a funder`s requirements. W e will look at the reasons for the increase in emphasis on impact from research, what the implications are for younger researchers, and what initial steps you can take to begin to include impact in your research. ​ Please join us and learn how!

Learn how to introduce yourself, answer questions about your nationality and speak about your job.

No Japanese experience necessary!

Watch the videos at this link , then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/97272890916)

Why does comminication sometimes go wrong? How can I communicate bad news sensitively?

Join us to answer these questions.

During this workshop participants will learn the foundation of a project management and how to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints.

Please join us for the online round-table session, “Sharing is Caring”!

This online round-table session is designed for PhD students of consortium participating universities to get together and share experiences and resources in job search, life as PhD students, life in Japan, etc.

Anyone welcome.

More information and signup here.

Online meet-up session with Engineering Manager of image data processin.

◆Company information

PKSHA Technology was founded in 2012 as an artificial intelligence venture company from the University of Tokyo.

Name: PKSHA Technology Co.,Ltd Business Activities: Solution development and/or sales using algorithms (machine learning/deep learning, natural language processing, image recognition)...

More information and signup here.

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私もOISTの英語の講座に 無料で参加できますか?

ジャスティン先生たちが英語のクラスについて説明します.あなたにぴったりの講座を見つけましょう。 13 時まで、個別面談を受け付けています。ぜひお越しください。

I can study English at OIST free of charge?

Join us for an individual Q & A session between 12 and 1 PM and together we will find a course that suits you perfectly.

Sharepoint Open Hours

Location: B646

Time: 14:00-15:00

Date: 8/26/2020

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Sharepoint Open Hours

Location B646

Time: 14:00-15:00

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Sharepoint Open Hours

Time: 14:00-15:00

Location B648 Meeting Room

2nd Admissions Workshop for 2020

Anderson et al (2018) " Required growth facilitators propel axon regeneration across complete spinal cord injury" Nature, 561: 396-400.

Reviewed/presented for the journal club by PhD student Lina Koronfel from the Optical Neuroimaging Unit.

Zoom details will be announced closer to the date.

The Graduation Ceremony to award degrees to those who gradauted in the period May 2019 to April 2020, has been cancelled. Awardees will be prsented their degree at the ceremony in May 2021.

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Sharepoint Open Hours

B646 14:00-15:00

If your race was cancelled because of coronavirus, don't cry, run with us. We are holding a 4.6k and 12.2k run on Sunday 22 March. Meet outside Jimmy's at 12:00. Both the 4.6k and 12.2k runs will set off from Jimmy's around 12:15. See the attached photos for the running routes.

Science Challenge 2020 has been cancelled due to the spread prevension of COVID-19

OIST Science Challenge workshop will be providing participants with a unique opportunity to extend their scientific education and experience research. We also offer valuable information and tips to help them prepare for a doctoral program. Through a series of activities with faculty, postdocs, as well as with PhD students, the participants will learn about research conducted at OIST, and skills needed to survive and enjoy a PhD life.

Airfare, travel insurance, accommodation, and meals during the workshop will be provided by OIST.

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Sharepoint Open Hours

Time: 15:00-16:00

Location B646

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1st Admissions Selection Workshop for 2020

Use Your Voice

Take 10 minutes to give us your perspective on how OIST is doing as a rapidly growing research institution and working environment.