Upcoming Events
TSVP Symposium: Representation Theory and Topological Data Analysis
Title : Representation Theory and Topological Data Analysis: Latest Advances
This symposium is part of the TSVP Thematic Program "Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined" . The program will run from June 23 to August 9, 2025.
[Seminar] "Plasticity-Stability Balance in Neural Circuits: From basic principles to malfunctions" by Prof. Inna Slutsky, Tel Aviv University
"Plasticity-Stability Balance in Neural Circuits: From basic principles to malfunctions" by Prof. Inna Slutsky, Tel Aviv University
[Seminar] Towards quantum science and technology with Brillouin-Mandelstam scattering
Prof Michael R. Vanner, Imperial College London
[Seminar] "2 - Dimensional Hybrid Perovskite as a Promising Semiconductor for Large Area Electronics" by Dr. Tomasz Marszalek
Speaker: Dr. hab. eng. Tomasz Marszalek, Group Leader at Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research & Lodz University of Technology
Seminar"The influence of surfactants on bubble bursting and air-liquid-air sheets"Jun Eshima
Language: English
#4 Study Session for University Staff (ENG) - Organization of Universities, Japan's science promotion policy
[Seminar] Visible frequency plasmonic effects in graphene and diamond heterostructures by Prof. Bohuslav Rezek
Title: Visible frequency plasmonic effects in graphene and diamond heterostructures
Speaker: Dr. Bohuslav Rezek, Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czechia
Language: English
[Seminar] Synergy between gravitational wave detectors and macroscopic optomechanics
Dr Kentaro Komori, Assistant Professor, The University of Tokyo
【Seminar】"Bosonic Boosts: Dual-Rail Encoding and Nonlinear Vibronic Simulation on Oscillator–Qubit Platforms"
Talk by Professor Joonsuk Huh, Yonsei University
Pitch Mastery 2-Day Workshop for US Market Entry & International Expansion by LAUNCHSTARZ
A hands-on, 2-day workshop to help startups explore overseas markets—focusing on U.S. entry but valuable for anyone looking to go global. Includes pitch refinement, market insights, and personalized feedback.
OIST-KEIO International Research Summer Camp 2025
OIST-KEIO International Research Summer Camp 2025 will be held July 28th-August 6th. Please welcome 20 KEIO undergraduate medical school students to OIST! If you would like to get involved, check out events that OISTers are welcome to join!
"Low-temperature scanning probe microscopy: The era of functionalized tips" by Prof. RuslanTemirov
Speaker: Prof. Ruslan Temirov, Peter Grünberg Institute-3 (Quantum Nanoscience), Forschungszentrum Jülich, Jülich, Germany
TSVP Talk by Osamu Iyama
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).
Let’s learn Uchinaaguchi (Okinawan language) and its history! with KEIO students! 2025
Structural Studies of Electron Transfer Complexes in Oxygenic Photosynthesis by Prof. Genji Kurisu
Prof. Genji Kurisu from Institute for Protein Research, the University of Osaka
Presidential Lecture by Ken Ono
Presidential Lecture by Prof. Ken Ono entitled, "Why Does Ramanujan, The Man Who Knew Infinity, Matter?"
VC Mentoring Hours: GX Partners [Japanese Only]
In collaboration with leading venture capital firms, OIST Innovation offers startups and entrepreneurial researchers the opportunity to connect directly with venture capitalists for one-on-one mentoring and discussion. The featured VC for this round is GX Partners . Please note: This session will be conducted in Japanese only.
OIST Representation Theory Seminar
Mini-course & Tutorial on Topological Data Analysis for Machine Learning (by Dr. David Loiseaux)
This introductory mini-course & tutorial is offered by an expert in Topological Data Analysis & Machine Learning, as part of the thematic program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined (TP25TD).
Topological Data Analysis for Machine Learning (by Dr. David Loiseaux) The lectures & tutorials for the minicourse will be between 10:00-12:00, on Wednesday (July 30), Thursday (July 31), and Friday (August 1).
Expository Talk by Prof. Michael Lesnick (Density-Sensitive bifiltrations in TDA)
Expository Talk by Prof. Michael Lesnick (University of Albany-SUNY, USA), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined. Title: Density-Sensitive bifiltrations in TDA
Time: 14:00-15:30, July 30, 2025
Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23
Zoom Link: Will be posted closer to the event!
TSVP Talk: "Swimming in Data" by Ken Ono
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).
OIST NetCafé Online Information Session in August 2025 (EN)
OIST Café is a casual science information session to introduce the OIST PhD program, Research Internship, and other workshops.
August 1, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 (JST UTC+9), Online (Zoom), Language: English, Target: Prospective students
Expository Talk by Prof. Ulrich Bauer
Expository Talk by Prof. Ulrich Bauer (Technical University of Munich, Germany), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined. Title: TBA
Time: 14:00-15:30, August 1, 2025
Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23
Zoom Link: Will be posted closer to the event!
[Seminar] Neuronal Wiring Mechanisms: Balancing Acts of Small GTPases Control Neuronal Morphogenesis and Function by Dr.Tracy S. Tran ( Rutgers University )
A seminar by Tracy S. Tran, PhD, Professor in Neurobiology, Rutgers University, NJ , will be hosted by Prof. Yoshida.
Okinawan Grass Weaving Workshop with KEIO students!FY2025
Okinawan Grass Weaving Workshop with KEIO students!FY2025
Expository Talk by Prof. Sergio Estrada (An overview of flat covers and their application to Multiparameter Persistence Theory)
Expository Talk by Prof. Sergio Estrada (Universidad de Murcia, Spain), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined. Title: Density-Sensitive bifiltrations in TDA
Time: 10:30-11:30, August 4, 2025
Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23
Zoom Link: Will be posted closer to the event!
TSVP Talk: "Knots in Contact 3-Manifolds" by Sinem Onaran
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).
[Seminar]"Multiplexed cortical representations of performance monitoring and reinforcement learning variables in humans" by Prof. Markus Ullsperger
Speaker: Prof. Markus Ullsperger Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Institute of Psychology Department of Neuropsychology
Title: Multiplexed cortical representations of performance monitoring and reinforcement learning variables in humans
TSVP Talk: "Shape and Motion in Data" by Yasuaki Hiraoka
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).
Expository Talks by Dr. Greg Stevenson
Expository Talk by Dr. Greg Stevenson (Aarhus University, Denmark), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined. Title: TBA
Time: 10:30-11:30, August 7, 2025
Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23
Zoom Link: Will be posted closer to the event!
Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 3 of 6 on August 7
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 3: Writing Research Statements---Will take place on August 7. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 4 of 6 on August 21
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 4: Other Common Application Materials---Will take place on August 21. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.
Expository Talks by Dr. Dolores Herbera
Expository Talk by Prof. Dolores Herbera (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined. Title: TBA
Time: 10:30-11:30, August 7, 2025
Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23
Zoom Link: Will be posted closer to the event!
CDC Art Exhibition "OCEAN"
Ocean-themed art by CDC chilren and children of SAP ages 6-12.
Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 4 of 6 on August 21
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 4: Other Common Application Materials---Will take place on August 21. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 5 of 6 on September 4
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 5: Job Search Process II---Will take place on September 4. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.
OIST 夏休み特別企画 キッズキャンパスツアー2025
*This event is held in Japanese only
夏休み特別企画として、小学校高学年を対象としたキャンパスツアーを開催します。
OISTの紹介、科学者によるおはなし、ラボがある研究棟も見学することができます。
日時: 2025年8月22日(金)14:00-16:00
会場: OIST メインキャンパス
対象: 小学校高学年とその保護者(希望があれば小学校低学年・中学生も参加可)
定員: 100名 (保護者含む)※保護者1名に付き、小学生3名まで申込可
言語: 日本語のみ
OIST NetCafé Online Information Session in August 2025 (JA)
OIST Café is a casual science information session to introduce the OIST PhD program, Research Internship, and other workshops.
August 22, 2025, 14:00 - 15:30 (JST UTC+9), Online (Zoom), Language: Japanese, Target: Prospective students
Research & Career Seminar by AIST
OIST and AIST have launched a joint Career Development Project to help students and researchers explore research and career opportunities in Japan. The project includes seminars, lab tours, and internships, particularly for those interested in research roles at domestic institutions like AIST. The first event features quantum researchers from AIST’s G-QuAT presenting their work and participating in a career Q&A session. All interested participants are welcome.
[Seminar] "Design and synthesis of semiconducting polymers for nature-inspired electronics and energy"
[Seminar] "Design and synthesis of semiconducting polymers for nature-inspired electronics and energy", by Professor Ho-Hsiu Chou, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
VC Mentoring Hours: DEEPCORE
In collaboration with leading venture capital firms, OIST Innovation offers startups and entrepreneurial researchers or students the opportunity to connect directly with venture capitalists for one-on-one mentoring and discussion. Each round begins with an open seminar-style introduction, where participants can learn about the VC firm's investment focus and characteristics. This is followed by private, closed-door mentoring sessions between startups/researchers/students and the VC representatives.
The featured VC for this round is DEEPCORE .
Welcome Ceremony Class of 2025
Welcome Ceremony for new faculty members joining OIST, and PhD students joining the Class of 2025.
The ceremony is open to all OIST community members and will be held at the Auditorium.
Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 5 of 6 on September 4
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 5: Job Search Process II---Will take place on September 4. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 6 of 6 on September 25
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 6: Job Interviews---Will take place on September 25. Please register if you plan to attend at least this last module in the series, which is open to all OIST members.
Okinawa School in Physics: From quantum key distribution to the quantum internet
OIST Workshop | Website | Main organizer: David Elkouss Coronas (Networked Quantum Devices Unit) | OIST members are welcome to attend all scientific sessions. Meals are closed sessions for registered participants only.
Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 6 of 6 on September 25
Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 6: Job Interviews---Will take place on September 25. Please register if you plan to attend at least this last module in the series, which is open to all OIST members.