Leader’s departure marks latest setback for ambitious Japanese science university
Science Magazine • 2/9/2026
Summary
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, a thirteen-year-old institution, aims to become a global science leader. The departure of a leader marks the latest setback for the university.
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