Career Talk: A few learnings from my career in leadership at University by Dr. Dina Petranovic Nielsen

In my talk I will briefly walk you through my career development from my native country Croatia, via France, Denmark, Sweden and USA and I will explain what I wanted to achieve in my career: why and how I made the decisions that I did, and how those have served me. I will select a few main learnings that can be used as advice for everyone. I will use the example of my current job as the Chief Science Officer, Chief Partnerships Officer and Senior Executive Advisor to the Provost to explain how I work in the context of my union (EU), country (Denmark), in the context of my University (Technical University of Denmark) and the context of my research center (Center for Biosustainability), and how hopefully it all comes together to benefit the world. 

Graduation Ceremony 2025

The Graduation Ceremony to award degrees to those who graduated in the period May 2024 to April 2025. The ceremony will take place at the OIST Auditorium on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

The event will be streamed online for those who cannot attend in person. For more information on the graduation program, speakers, and graduates, please visit: https://www.oist.jp/graduation

For any questions, please contact: graduation@oist.jp 

OIST Alumni Workshop

OIST Graduate School invites you to join Alumni Workshop, featuring our recent PhD graduates!

Coming from different professional backgrounds, the speakers will present their work and take your questions on issues related to professional and career development.
Join this event to learn about career paths leading to the US and Japan, the work and professional life of our graduates, while you can also expand your network and develop a meaningful connection with the newest alumni of OIST!

OIST Café Information Session in Tokyo

Join us for the OIST Café Information Session in Tokyo!
Curious about our fully-funded PhD program and Research Internship as well as opportunities to experience research life at OIST?
Staff from OIST will come to Tokyo to answer your questions about the PhD and Research Internship admission process, student support as well as student life at OIST!

OIST Career Fair 2024

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) will organize the first OIST Career Fair on November 14th (Thu.), 2024. This career fair aims to provide opportunities for OIST students and companies in Japan to connect, build professional network, and create future employment. Through this, OIST students will be able to explore industry career paths, and companies will be able to learn the benefits of employing PhD holders.

沖縄科学技術大学院大学（OIST）では初となる、「OISTキャリアフェア2024」を11月14日（木）に開催します。本キャリアフェアは、本学の学生と日本の企業がつながり、プロフェッショナルなネットワークを構築し、将来の雇用を創出する機会を提供することを目的としています。キャリアフェアを通じて、OISTの学生は産業界でのキャリアパスを模索することができ、企業は博士号取得者を雇用するメリットを知る機会となることが期待されます。是非、参加をご検討ください。

Public Speech Seminar: The Elevator Speech

This webinar concentrates on the delivery aspects of scientific work. Content focuses on the main components of mindful communication and Elevator Speech development through lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises. We will also cover delivery techniques, storytelling narrative, enthusiasm, eye contact, camera presence for remote presentations, voice and diction.

Public Speech Seminar: Speaking about Science

This webinar is adapted from Speaking about Science written by Scott Morgan and covers the structure, organization, and delivery of talks to academic peers as well as the external community. 

OIST NetCafé Online Information Session in October 2024

OIST Café is a casual science information session to introduce the OIST PhD program, Research Internship, and other workshops.

October 4, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 (JST UTC+9), Online(Zoom), Language: English, Target: Prospective students

Special Career Talk: A Physicist’s Professional Journey and Career by Nancy Hecker-Denschlag

At the upcoming seminar for the professional development program, I will have the opportunity to share my unique experiences transitioning from academia to industry, as well as my involvement with non-profit organizations. These experiences serve as examples of the diverse career opportunities available within the field of science.

Welcome Ceremony for the Class of 2024

Welcome Ceremony for new faculty members joining OIST, and PhD students joining the Class of 2024.

The ceremony is open to all OIST community members and will be held at the Auditorium.