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Academic Council's recommendation on 'Promotion of Bioscience Research at Universities and Colleges'
Research cooperation meeting on 'Basic Approach to Information Processing Education at Universities and Colleges' interim summary
Establishment of the survey on the Advanced Science and Technology Graduate School Concept (Minister of Education's decision): ... Establishment of the research cooperation council on the survey of the Advanced Science and Technology Graduate School Concept
University reform council's summary on 'Enhancement and Reform of Graduate Schools'
Decision on the 'Kinki Region Basic Development Plan (4th)' to develop the Advanced Science and Technology Graduate School in the Kansai Cultural and Academic Research City
Nara Prefecture's plan to develop the Advanced Science and Technology Graduate School in the Kansai Cultural and Academic Research City
Establishment of the Advanced Science and Technology Graduate School Preparation Office and related organizational rules (Minister of Education's decision): ... Establishment of the Advanced Science and Technology Graduate School Preparation Office and Preparation Committee at Tokyo Institute of Technology
Information Technology Specialist Subcommittee of the Education Reform Implementation Headquarters of the Ministry of Education's interim summary on 'Securing Training of Information Technologists'
Establishment of the Advanced Science and Technology Graduate School Preparation Office and related organizational rules (Minister of Education's decision): ... Establishment of the Advanced Science and Technology Graduate School (Nara) Preparation Office and Preparation Committee at Osaka University
Establishment of the preparatory organization for the University of Nara Advanced Science and Technology (tentative name) (Minister of Education's approval): ...... Osaka University establishes the Nara Advanced Science and Technology University (tentative name) Preparatory Office and Preparatory Committee
The Nara Advanced Science and Technology University (tentative name) Preparatory Committee summarized "Outline of the Concept of Nara Advanced Science and Technology University"
Enactment of the Law to Amend the National School Establishment Law and the School Education Law (Law No. 23 of 1991): ...... Nara Advanced Science and Technology University was established in October 1991
Establishment of the preparatory organization for the Nara Advanced Science and Technology University (Minister of Education's approval): ...... Osaka University establishes the Nara Advanced Science and Technology University Preparatory Office and Preparatory Committee
The Nara Advanced Science and Technology University (tentative name) Preparatory Committee summarized "Outline of the Concept of Nara Advanced Science and Technology University (Final Summary)" and the facility long-term plan was approved as drafted at the National School Facility Planning Coordination Meeting
Establishment of Nara Advanced Science and Technology University: Establishment of Graduate School of Information Science: Establishment of Library
Establishment of BioScience Graduate School: Establishment of Information Science Center
Establishment of Gene Education Research Center: Acceptance of first batch of students for Graduate School of Information Science (Master's Program)
Acceptance of first batch of students for BioScience Graduate School (Master's Program)
Establishment of Advanced Science and Technology Research Center
Acceptance of first batch of students for Graduate School of Information Science (Doctoral Program): Establishment of Health Management Center
Establishment of Material Creation Science Graduate School
Establishment of Advanced Science and Technology Research Center
Acceptance of first batch of students for Graduate School of Information Science (Doctoral Program): Establishment of Health Management Center
Acceptance of first batch of students for BioScience Graduate School (Doctoral Program)
Establishment of Material Creation Science Graduate School
Submission of Facility Long-term Plan
Acceptance of first batch of students for Material Creation Science Graduate School (Master's Program): Establishment of Material Science Education and Research Center
Acceptance of first batch of students for Material Creation Science Graduate School (Doctoral Program)
Establishment of Graduate School of Information Science, Department of Bioinformatics and Acceptance of Students
Establishment of the Intellectual Property Department
Establishment of Nara Institute of Science and Technology: Establishment of the Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Promotion Headquarters (Reorganization of the Intellectual Property Department)
Establishment of the Gender Equality Office
Establishment of International Cooperation Promotion Headquarters
Establishment of the Center for Comprehensive Information Infrastructure (Integration of the Library, Information Science Center, and Academic Information Section)
Establishment of the Center for Advanced Science and Technology Research Promotion (Reorganization of the Center for Advanced Science and Technology Research Investigation)
Establishment and student admission of the Graduate School of Information Science, Department of Information Science: Establishment and student admission of the Graduate School of Biosciences, Department of Biosciences; Integration of the Graduate School of Material Creation Science
Establishment of the Career Support Office
Establishment of the Research Strategy Organization
Establishment of the Strategic Planning Headquarters: Establishment of the Education Promotion Organization (Integration of the International Collaboration Promotion Headquarters and the Career Support Office): Establishment of the Research Promotion Organization (Reorganization of the Center for Advanced Science and Technology Research and the Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Promotion Headquarters into the Research Strategy Organization)
Establishment of the Data-Driven Science Creation Center
Establishment and student admission of the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Department of Advanced Science and Technology (Integration of the Graduate Schools of Information Science, Biosciences, and Material Creation Science)
Establishment of the Digital Green Innovation Center
Establishment of the Regional Co-Creation Promotion Office
Establishment of the Life Science Research Infrastructure Center (Reorganization of the Gene Education Research Center): Establishment of the Material Research Platform Center (Reorganization of the Material Science Education and Research Center)
Establishment of the Technology Office
Establishment of the Digital Green Innovation Center affiliated with the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology (Reorganization of the Digital Green Innovation Center): Establishment of the Medilux Research Center affiliated with the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology: Establishment of the Diversity & Inclusion Promotion Office (Reorganization of the Gender Equality Office): Establishment of the International Student and Foreign Researcher Support Office
Establishment of the Research and Innovation Promotion Organization (Reorganization of the Research Promotion Organization): Establishment of the International Collaboration and Human Resource Development Promotion Organization
Establishment of the ARWIT Promotion Center
NAIST EXPO 2026, held on Saturday, October 31, offered programs that let children and adults enjoy science in a fun way, showcased research results, and included a free market and kitchen cars. Amid clear autumn weather, many visitors enjoyed the various events, and the expo closed to great success.
The Nara Institute of Science and Technology published the 2026 edition of the "NAIST ANNUAL REPORT." This report was planned and produced by a volunteer working group composed mainly of senior clerical staff and clerks, and it marks the third edition. The special features include an overview and strategy of the J-PEAKS project, a discussion on the electronic lab notebook (ELN) introduced as part of DX promotion, a review of last year’s activities, introductions to campus and laboratories, and financial information.
On October 31, four international students and CISS participated in NAIST EXPO 2026, introducing the cultures and traditional cuisines of various countries. In the workshop, children and international students created batik-style art while interacting, deepening cross-cultural understanding. This event provided a valuable opportunity to promote interaction between local residents and international students.
On Friday, October 23, the anniversary lecture was held at Millennium Hall, where AMED Chairman Yuki Ueno delivered a talk titled "The Current State of Drug Discovery in Japan and Expectations for NAIST to Strengthen It." The lecture covered the current state and challenges of drug discovery, AMED’s initiatives, the importance of interdisciplinary research, and expectations for NAIST. A total of over 120 participants attended both in person and online.
The 6th Lunch-time Language Exchange Event was held with the theme "Kendama Part Two." Participants practiced kendama skills while discussing job hunting, student life, and their home and upbringing countries. The event was open to all, and attendees were invited to come and enjoy at any time they liked.
From October 7 to 8, 2026, Director Ota and Vice President visited Kasetsart University in Thailand to attend the honorary degree ceremony. His academic achievements in the field of materials engineering, educational and research activities, and contributions to international cooperation and human resource development with our university were evaluated, and at the ceremony he was awarded an honorary degree by Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana of the Kingdom of Thailand. During the visit, he exchanged views with Kasetsart University officials about the friendship between the two universities and future exchanges.
On October 18, 42 international students visited Arashiyama in Kyoto, where they experienced Japanese culture and history by trying on kimonos and touring the Okochi Sanso Villa. They explored the bamboo grove path and traditional architecture, deepening their connections with fellow students across nationalities and academic fields. Participants shared that they enjoyed Japanese culture and were able to make friends with students from diverse backgrounds.
Saki Kida, a third-year student of the NAIST STELLA Program (third year at Nara Prefectural Nara High School), presented her research findings in a poster at the Kansai Branch of the Information Processing Society on September 27, 2026, and received the Junior Member Special Award. She is the only high school student to receive the award. This achievement was the result of research activities supported by faculty and graduate student mentors.
On October 2, 2026, Nara Institute of Science and Technology held the 8th Reiwa Year Staff Award Ceremony. Mr. Hiromasa Higashida, who worked on strengthening the operational foundation of the J-PEAKS project, and Mr. Nozomi Takahashi, Mr. Yusuke Hashimoto, and Mr. Yasuaki Oda, who planned and executed public relations activities with the University Public Relations Review Group, were awarded. President Kazuharu Shiokawa presented certificates and commemorative items, and a plaque with the recipients' names was affixed to the staff award plaque.
The Center for International Students and Researchers (CISS) held an autumn festival on October 16 for students, faculty, and staff. Approximately 170 people attended and experienced Japanese festival culture through activities such as goldfish scooping, yo-yo fishing, kendama, and daruma otoshi. International and Japanese students took part in organizing the event, fostering exchanges through music and traditional games.