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Holiday

Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (All day)

National holiday

Recreation

Coffee Hour at the Visiting Program

Monday, September 28, 2026 - 15:00 to 16:00
L5EF03

"Visiting Program Coffee Hour": informal discussions and getting to know each other, in the Visiting Program (TSVP) area in Lab 5 EF03

Professional Development

Mini Course: Personal Finance for Scientists in Japan 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026 - 09:00 to 12:00
L4E01

Introducing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in Japan with some of the knowledge and tools needed to start thinking about and planning personal finances effectively.

Dr. Saahil Achariya is an OIST Graduate and now a post-doc in the Kusumi Unit

Four sessions over two Fridays, October 9 and 16 from 0900-1200 in L4E01

Holiday

Sports Day スポーツの日

Monday, October 12, 2026 (All day)

National holiday

Campus

Sports Fiesta

Monday, October 12, 2026 - 13:00 to 17:00
Akama Sports Field

OIST Sports Fiesta 2026 is coming — our first community-wide day of sport, teams, food, music, and fun activities all to raise funds for new gym equipment. Held on National Sports Day: Monday Oct 12, 1–5 PM at Akama Sports Field, open to students, staff, faculty, and families (kids welcome!).

Professional Development

Mini Course: Personal Finance for Scientists in Japan

Friday, October 16, 2026 - 09:00 to 12:00
L4E01

Introducing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in Japan with some of the knowledge and tools needed to start thinking about and planning personal finances effectively.

Dr. Saahil Achariya is an OIST Graduate and now a post-doc in the Kusumi Unit

Four sessions over two Fridays, October 9 and 16 from 0900-1200 in L4E01

Innovation

Innovation from Okinawa to the World: Lessons for the Next Chapter of Innovation ―A Farewell Talk with Gil Granot-Mayer-

Friday, October 16, 2026 - 15:00 to 16:30
L4E48, Lab 4, OIST / Online (Zoom)

Please join us to celebrate Gil, who has served as OIST's Executive Vice President for Innovation and Outreach, as he prepares to conclude his role at OIST at the end of October.

Professional Development

Presentation skill workshop 1: Short Talks & Elevator Speeches

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 09:30 to 11:00
Online

Short Talks & Elevator Speeches

In this webinar, we will discuss the most important components of scientific storytelling, namely: how to make a talk focused and engaging; how to present the appropriate amount of data with appealing slide design; how to make the talk personal, memorable, and aid future collaborations - useful tool for conferences and proposals. The webinar is highly interactive so students should come prepared to share selective ideas of their work.

Professional Development

Presentation skill workshop 2: Long Talks and Dissertations

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 09:30 to 11:00
Online

Long Talks and Dissertations

This webinar is dedicated to the skill of holding an audience’s attention for longer periods of time, such as during dissertations, defenses, or critical job talks. Special attention will be given to long-form storytelling, using consistent and repetitive imagery and connecting data to the larger theme, while stressing skill sets and novel contributions to the field. Other topics include delivery techniques for long talks, and how to demonstrate knowledge, pride, and commitment with humility and grace.

Holiday

Culture Day 文化の日

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (All day)

National holiday

Innovation

OIST Innovation Day 2026

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 11:00 to 17:45
OIST

OIST is advancing science into innovation in many forms . Held as Day 2 of Startup Elevate, OIST Innovation Day invites you to meet the innovation happening across OIST — from early-stage research seeds to startups built on cutting-edge technology. Sessions are organized around Healthcare and Deep Tech, aligned with the themes of Startup Elevate. If you're looking for ways to collaborate with OIST on innovation, this is the event to attend.

Professional Development

OIST Career Fair 2026

Monday, November 9, 2026 - 13:00 to Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 18:00
Land neXus

The PCD Team will host the OIST Career Fair 2026 on November 9th and 10th, 2026. This will offer OIST students a unique opportunity to engage directly with companies across Japan and explore diverse career paths beyond academia.

Innovation

Digital AgTech Europe–Japan Meetup

Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 17:00

Digital AgTech Europe–Japan Meetup brings European agricultural technology to Tokyo. Hear how farms in Spain and Cyprus are using sensors, drones, and automation today, see short pitches from companies working in the field, and meet others across Japan's agriculture sector.

Holiday

Labor Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

Monday, November 23, 2026 (All day)

National holiday

Holiday

New Years Holiday 年末年始

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 (All day) to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (All day)

National holiday

Holiday

New Year's Day 元日

Friday, January 1, 2027 (All day)

National holiday