Building a better sustainable society together
In October 2021, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) joined the SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP), established by the...
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OIST President and CEO Peter Gruss Opts to Shorten Second Term
Dr. Peter Gruss, President and CEO of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), announced today that he will step down at...
Dr. Baughman and his wife, Hidemi, with Minister Fumio Kishida
Dr. Robert Baughman and his wife, Hidemi, with then Minister of Okinawa and the Northern Territories, Fumio Kishida, at the 2007 OIST P.C. 2nd Anniversary Ceremony.
OIST Pioneer Dr. Robert Baughman to Retire
As the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, it also honors the retirement of one of its longest-serving leaders. After being influential at...
8 Dec 2020 - 18:28
Obituary: Dr. Akito Arima, Vice Chair of the OIST Board of Governors
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is saddened by the death of Dr. Akito Arima on December 7, 2020 at his home in Tokyo at the age of 90. We send our sincere...
Dr. Akito Arima, attending the OIST inauguration ceremony
Dr. Akito Arima, attending the inauguration ceremony of OIST, which was held on November 19th, 2011. From Center left: Dr. Akito Arima, Dr. Sydney Brenner, Dr. Torsten Wiesel.
Dr. Akito Arima in 2011
Dr. Akito Arima, giving his remarks at the inauguration ceremony of OIST on November 19th, 2011.
Certificate presented from the Okinawa Prefecture
A certificate was presented by the Okinawa Prefecture and the Council for Promotion of OIST to honor the contribution of Dr. Sydney Brenner.
OIST President Peter Gruss's speech during the ceremony for the statue
OIST President Peter Gruss's speech to introduce the contribution of late Dr. Sydney Brenner.
Vice Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
Kiichiro Jahana, Vice Governor of Okinawa Prefecture give remarks to introduce the statue.
Dr. Sydney Brenner's statue
The statue shows Dr. Brenner contemplating OIST's vision, with the three words "Vision," "Challenge," and "Innovation". Dr. Sydney Brenner served as President of the OIST Promotion Corporation...
Unveiling the statue
Vice Govenor Kiichiro Jahana and OIST President Peter Gruss unveil the statue during the ceremony.