OIST NetCafé is a casual science information session to introduce the OIST PhD program, Research Internship, and other workshops. OIST members such as PhD students and admissions staff will meet you to answer all your questions!

In this workshop, OIST researcher, Dr. Tomoyuki Mano, and guest science communicator, Dr. Danna Staaf, invite participants to explore the fascinating world of the octopus mind. Octopuses may look strange, but they are smart and full of surprises! Join our two speakers and discover the secrets of the octopus! Registration Required

This science talk features an OIST researcher and a guest science communicator as they explore the mysteries of the octopus mind.

This science talk features an OIST researcher and a guest science communicator as they explore the mysteries of the octopus mind.

Science Day Gunma 2026 is a science outreach event for high school students in Gunma Prefecture, co-hosted by Gunma University and OIST. Through seminars, hands-on exhibits, and career consultations, participants will explore cutting-edge research in areas such as quantum computing, quantum sensors, future battery technologies, and advanced medicine, while learning about opportunities for future study and careers in science.

Celebrate OIST's 15th Anniversary with a special afternoon of chamber music featuring Mitsuki Okada (violin), Itsuko Arakaki (viola), Megumi Shiroma (cello), and Yuka Oyabu (piano). This commemorative performance marks an important milestone in OIST's history, bringing together researchers, students, staff, and the wider community through the shared experience of live music.