News

OIST regularly organizes events to enhance children’s interest in science, and to let them know the research activities taking place at OIST. On December 8th, Dr.

On November 19, 2011, The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University held its Inauguration Ceremony.

On November 19, 2011, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University Inauguration was held. You can find more information about the event at the links below.

Every year, business leaders of Okinawa and mainland Japan participate in the Okinawa Forum, which was launched on October 9, 1990 to develop exchange among its members and to promote Okinawa’s economic and cultural development.

The November 26, 2011 edition of the Economist includes an article about the new Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate School. You can read it here.

The Inauguration’s keynote speaker Dr. Charles Vest, President of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, gave an inspiring speech based on his experience as past President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

The early dawn’s activities of Saturday the 19th November 2011, signaled the beginning of a busy day at the OIST main campus in Onna village.

Dr. Akito Arima’s passion for seeing Japanese universities becoming truly international institutions was echoed in his thorough speech that reflected his efforts, and that of the National Diet, the government and industry. To Dr.

Following the approval by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and subsequent approval by the Japanese government; a new science and technology graduate university, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) has existed

The buzzword around OIST is NEW, new buildings coming up, new name, new logo, new website and now a new OIST Facebook page.