TSVP Talk: "Nonlinear Waves and their Applications: From Oceans to Planets, From Lasers to Quantum Fluids, From Origami to Pandemics" by Panayotis Kevrekidis

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).

JAIST-OIST Joint Symposium "Advanced Science and Technology × Gendered Innovation"

 This event is a collaborative initiative between Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) and Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), aimed at advancing new research developments in Gendered Innovation through the integration of both institutes’ strengths in advanced science and technology.
Gendered Innovation offers critical perspectives not only for promoting femtech but also for applications in drug discovery, medical technologies, and materials development. Incorporating viewpoints on gender and broader diversity from the earliest stages of basic research is key to enhancing the quality and value of science. It also serves as a foundation for sustainable research and development that extends through applied research and ultimately contributes to social impact.
In particular, Gendered Innovation is gaining global attention as a framework aligned with Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and with the promotion of fairness in research practices.
By bridging diverse fields such as quantum science, materials science,
and AI—alongside OIST’s core strengths in neuroscience, biology, and environmental science—this event seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration through the fusion of advanced research domains.
The event aspires to create a platform where researchers from both institutions can share knowledge, explore emerging challenges, and shape new possibilities for future-oriented, transdisciplinary research.

OIST x WPI-AIMEC (Tohoku U & JAMSTEC) Joint Workshop "Changing Marine Ecosystems: Biogeography of Habitat Shifts and Adaptation to Oceanographic Variability"

This event will be the fifth joint workshop between Tohoku University and OIST since 2021. This time, WPI-AIMEC (Tohoku U & JAMSTEC) is co-organizing the event. It will include presentations that provide an overview of the current status and challenges of research on the marine environment and marine ecosystems, to promote the exchange of knowledge among researchers from Tohoku University, JAMSTEC, OIST, as well as University of the Ryukyus, and the University of Hawai'i. A majority of presentations will be given by early career researchers, with ample time for discussion to consider future collaborations and joint funding applications.

[Registration Deadline] OISTxWPI-AIMEC (Tohoku U & JAMSTEC) Joint Workshop "Changing Marine Ecosystems: Biogeography of Habitat Shifts and Adaptation to Oceanographic Variability"

The registration deadline for OISTxWPI-AIMEC (Tohoku U & JAMSTEC) Joint Workshop  "Changing Marine Ecosystems: Biogeography of Habitat Shifts and Adaptation to Oceanographic Variability" is November 12, 2025.

Greener Mobility Mid-term Workshop: Progress and Feedback

As a continuation of the Greener Mobility Ideathon held in December last year, this mid-term workshop serves as a platform to share interim results and engage stakeholders, including local citizens, in shaping the next phase of development. The project aims to explore practical and community-driven solutions for sustainable transportation, combining digital tools, behavioral insights, and collaborative design.

Language: English and Japanese (partially)　発表は日本語通訳つき
Location: Seminar Room Lab 4 E48 at OIST

TSVP Talk: "​​From Sunscreen, to Fossils and Squid Ink: What Do You Know About Melanin?" by Micaela Matta

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).

TSVP Talk: "Optimization Using Quantum Computers" by Robert Joynt

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).

The 31st East Asia Joint Symposium

The EAJS was initiated as a joint research conference between the Institute of Medical Science of the University of Tokyo and the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Seoul National University (Korea) in 1994 and has been held annually for the past 31 years. During the 31 years, the EAJS has expanded by inviting seven other institutes.

MIRAI GCT1 Workshop: “Health and Aging Population”

MIRAI Workshop on Health and Aging brings together researchers from Sweden and Japan, along with health-tech startups that work on aging, to explore challenges and innovations in healthy aging. The event features academic talks, industry showcases, and a keynote by Prof. Craig Willcox (Okinawa Centenarian Study). 

[Cancelled] "Machine Learning for the welfare of the society" by Marcus Liwicki

**This seminar had to be cancelled!**
The speaker will give a talk at the workshop on Health and Aging on October 27, 2025.

What if AI was not just a tool, but a reflection of human creativity itself?

Marcus Liwicki – and a surprise guest from the future – will attend explore how AI can become a powerful tool for everyone.

Join them on a journey through time to discover how curiosity and hands-on learning can unlock the full potential of human-centered AI – today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Furthermore, Marcus will highlight some general AI research directions and focus in Sweden as well as a few highlights from the gender-balanced Machine Learning group at LTU, which he leads as chaired professor.