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Institutional News

University students explore the freedom of research on OIST campus

Twenty-five bachelor’s and master’s students joined Science Challenge 2024.

Header-OIST professors honored with JSPS Prizes

Institutional News

OIST professors honored with JSPS Prizes as creative and outstanding researchers

Professors Keshav Dani and Yabing Qi attended award ceremony with Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.

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Research Update

Scientists solve chemical mystery at the interface of biology and technology

Findings may help unravel next-generation applications for body-implant communications.

OIST–CNRS Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony

Institutional News

International network in Asia and Europe to uncover the mysteries of marine life

OIST and France's CNRS will partner on an international research lab promoting understanding of the largest and richest marine area on Earth.

Rendering of chemotaxis in synthetic droplets

Research Update

Synthetic droplets cause a stir in the primordial soup

A synthetic droplet may give researchers clues on how simplest forms of life on the planet could navigate their surroundings.

Fronters Planet Prize National Champion Evan Economo

Institutional News

The biodiversity of invertebrates is key to planetary health

OIST Professor Evan Economo was named the Japan National Champion of the Frontiers Planet Prize for his research on global biodiversity.

Timelapse images from medaka mitosis

Research Update

Unveiling the mysteries of cell division in embryos with timelapse photography

With the help of medaka fish, CRISPR and new imaging techniques, researchers have set a new standard for studying cell division at the very earliest stages of life.

New 4 teams of OIST Innovation Accelerator

Institutional News

New startups join the enhanced OIST Innovation Accelerator

Okinawa attracts four new teams to its thriving startup ecosystem

Quantum Educational Program

Institutional News

Industry and Academia Collaborate to Develop and Implement Educational Programs to Produce Leaders to Drive Japan's Quantum Industry

Selected for SIP Phase 3 “Promoting the Application of Advanced Quantum Technology Infrastructure to Social Issues”, Sub-Project D Innovation Creation Infrastructure, and open call for participants

Shizuka Shimabukuro

Institutional News

OIST researcher from Okinawa wins MEXT Minister Award in Science and Technology

Award acknowledges major efforts in advancing ADHD support programs for Japanese parents

Floating graphite plate

Research Update

Innovative magnetic levitation: New material offers potential for unlocking gravity-free technology

Using graphite, scientists have created a floating platform that requires no external power.

Keizai Doyukai Symposium 2024

Institutional News

Okinawa, Japan, and the world: accelerating industry-academia-government collaboration

A symposium was held between Keizai Doyukai and OIST.

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