Introduction to Supersymmetric QFT

Lecture 3: Supersymmetric quantum mechanics and index theorems. Localisation.

Graduate School Mini Course Series: Introduction to Supersymmetric QFT

Supersymmetry is a remarkable invariance property of physical theories which extends the usual notion of a symmetry algebra to allow for the inclusion of fermionic generators. Field theories with supersymmetry exhibit many physically relevant phenomena such as quark confinement, dynamical symmetry breaking and non-perturbative dualities in a setting where they can be studied precisely using analytic methods. Supersymmetric QFTs have also played a key role in the development of the AdS/CFT correspondence, for which they provide the best understood examples. In this course, Dr. Nick Dorey will give an overview of these developments emphasizing those things which we can calculate exactly.

Details & registration here.  [Registration is not required to attend, but it's helpful for expanding future Mini Course options and for facilitating communications!]

Graduate School Mini Course Series: Introduction to Supersymmetric QFT

Mini Course: Introduction to Supersymmetric QFT

[Series Starting Thursday April 18, 2024]

International Graduate School Administration Forum at OIST - 14-15 March 2024

The GS-hosted International Graduate School Administration Forum at OIST planned for 14^th and 15^th March. The Forum will serve as an arena where like-minded individuals in the academic administrative field will gather to exchange ideas and develop a deeper understanding of successfully running an international graduate school in Japan.

NTT R&D Seminar

NTT R&D company information session.

Venue: Lab4 F01

OIST NetCafé Online Information Session in February 2024

OIST Café is a casual science information session to introduce the OIST PhD program, Research Internship, and other workshops. What do cutting-edge research and education look like? What are the qualification and criteria to get into Graduate School? What are the career options after the graduation? OIST members such as PhD students and admissions officers will meet you to answer all your questions!

Class2022 PCD Group Project Final Presentation

Let’s vote for Class 2022 Group Project Awards!

Class 2022 OIST students have been working on group projects for about 10 months as a part of their Professional and Career Development Program (PCD), completion of a group project is mandatory for all students in their Year 1-2, and at the end, students give a presentation on their project. 

Each group puts a tremendous amount of time and energy to create great projects. Please join and see their presentation  and vote for;

• The Best Project Award:  Most ‘Wow-factored’ project
• Community Award: Most ‘community engaged’ project
• People’s Choice Award: Just because you LOVE it!

Thank you for your participation and support for the Class 2022!

[BOG/BOC Special talk] Capitalism that works : Japan’s Economic Realities, Potential & Challenges

[BOG/BOC Special talk] Speaker: Mr. Jesper Koll

Capitalism that works :  Japan’s Economic Realities

Japan has got what it takes to be an economic superpower and role model. As new global realities and national rivalries force unprecedented challenges and uncertainty for global leaders, Japan’s social resilience, political stability, corporate competitiveness, technocratic pragmatism and private sector innovation potential are poised to deliver positive upside surprises and real opportunities. No one doubts the potential; but can Japan really outperform on its own merits? Learn where exactly the opportunities are; how you can engage and profit from Japan’s new structural up-cycle; why there is more to sustainable prosperity than innovation and profit; what forces could derail it; and why Japan’s demographic destiny is an overarching positive force for next-Generation leaders, citizens and the rising Asian middle class.

Winter Admissions Selection

Online Admissions Selection for shortlisted PhD applicants from January 22^nd to February 9^th, 2024.

Information sessions about PhD program, faculty talks and interviews all via zoom.

The event is targeted towards shortlisted applicants for our PhD program.

Please contact phd-selection@oist.jp for further details.

Science Challenge 2024 - Call for volunteers

Volunteers wanted for the Science Challenge workshop from February 17 - 23, 2024!

Support us with hands-on science activities, share your knowledge about poster presentation, essay writing or flash talk presentations with the participants or join a panel discussion about what is required to be successful as a PhD student / research intern at OIST. 

Sign-up here, if you would like to support us and to get more information about the tasks we require your support!