Open to all: CluES GERMANY on the 28th of March

Cultural Event Series (CluES): Germany, presented by OISTers from Germany, will take place on Saturday, March 28, at the Conference Center (Main Campus) starting from 5:00 PM. ALL members of the community, relatives, children and friends are welcome to attend this event. Entry is FREE. Join us for an evening of culture, music, crafts, and celebration. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in German traditions! We will start with an interactive lecture, followed by a miniconcert of German classical music by Hokulani, then prepare May heart and Lanterns during workshops and finish with a Cologne-inspired carnival celebration with food tasting, music and a costume contest.

RAM 2025 Blitz Talks and Closing Ceremony

Blitz Talks and Closing Ceremony of the Researcher Appreciation Month 2025 (B250), 14:00 - 15:30

"AI is saving science" - public debate by OIST Debate Club

"AI is saving science" - public debate by OIST Debate Club (C209), 17:00 - 18:00

New Postdoc “Eat & Greet” Lunch (Note: bring your own lunch)

This informal lunchtime event is a chance for new postdocs to meet each other, veteran postdocs, and members of the wider researcher community at OIST. Representatives from campus offices and clubs will also be invited. This is a friendly, low-pressure way to start building your professional network.
Please register [link here].

Science Show by Ilya Kolmanovsky: “How to politely greet an elephant” (OIST Campus date)

Interactive Science Show for curious minds 7+ by Ilya Kolmanovsky: “How to politely greet an elephant”  (OIST Central building, B250), 18:30-20:00

Talk from invited guest Dr. Ilya Kolmanovsky: “AI and I” How people collaborate with AI -- evolutionary perspective

Talk from invited guest Dr. Ilya Kolmanovsky: “AI and I" How people collaborate with ai: evolutionary perspective

Talk from invited guest Dr. Ilya Kolmanovsky: “How to politely greet an elephant”

Science Show by Dr. Ilya Kolmanovsky: “How to politely greet an elephant” at OIST Studio, Yomitan Library, 19:00-20:00

Talk from invited guest Dr. Ilya Kolmanovsky: “Science supercharged: How AI is transforming discovery”

Talk from invited guest science journalist Dr. Ilya Kolmanovsky: “Science supercharged: How AI is  transforming discovery” (central building, B250).

Workshop C-hub: Don't lose your voice! Writing in the age of AI

 Workshop C-hub: Don't lose your voice! Writing in the age of AI (C209), 14:00-15:30

The integration of AI into academic writing presents both opportunities and challenges for sustaining authorial voice. While AI tools can aid in grammar correction, stylistic enhancement, and idea generation, they risk diluting personal voice through homogenized phrasing and over-standardization. The workshop aims to explore the ethics and implications of this state-of-affairs for academic writing and offer some practical approaches.
Please register [link here].

Workshop C-hub: Using GenAI in your job search

Workshop C-hub: Using GenAI in your job search (C209), 14:00-15:30

The workshop will cover practical strategies for using AI to advance your career journey. The process of searching for jobs, preparing applications, and practicing for interviews will be discussed.
Please register [link here].