Here you can find the latest news from the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and its international network.
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Managing Urbanisation in AsiaThe National Academy of Science of Sri Lanka (NASSL) organised this Regional Workshop jointly with AASSA and with financial support from IAPAnnouncing Institution
Second ‘Neonicotinoids in Africa’ workshopAcademies investigating ‘Neonicotinoids and their impact on ecosystem services for agriculture and biodiversity in Africa’.Announcing Institution
TWAS Plus issue is out - Vol. 5, No. 3At an event in Trieste the situation of scientists and science students fleeing from war in neighbouring countries or distant countries was given attention.Announcing Institution
The African Academy of Sciences Mentorship SchemeThe African Academy of Sciences (The AAS) is implementing a mentorship scheme to match early and mid-career scientists with experienced scientists and professionals who will guide and support them to thrive in their careers. Announcing Institution
OPCW - workshop: call for nominationsThe Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons announces third workshop on “Policy and Diplomacy for Scientists: Introduction to Responsible Research Practices in Chemical and Biochemical Sciences”.Announcing Institution
International Day for Women and Girls in ScienceJoint Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO and Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women on the occasion of the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, 11 February 2019Announcing Institution
The Post-2020 Biodiversity FrameworkThe Convention on Biological Diversity is seeking inputs and feedback on a discussion paper on its post-2020 global biodiversity framework.Announcing Institution
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Global Challenges Research Fund: Networking Grants The Academy of Medical Sciences in partnership with the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society, is launching the fourth round of Networking GrantsAnnouncing Institution
New TWAS Plus issue is out - Vol. 5, No. 1The new bimonthly bulletin – TWAS Plus – provides important Academy news and opportunities in a bright, easy-to-use format for a diverse global audience that ranges from TWAS fellows to early career researchers.Announcing Institution
Challenges and priorities for global mental health researchThe Academy of Medical Sciences, UK, has published a report identifying research priorities for the treatment and prevention of mental ill health, as well as enduring challenges and emerging opportunities.Announcing Institution
New TWAS Plus issue is out - Vol. 4, No. 6The new bimonthly bulletin – TWAS Plus – provides important Academy news and opportunities in a bright, easy-to-use format for a diverse global audience that ranges from TWAS fellows to early career researchers.Announcing Institution
Survey on the Evolution of Scientific PublishingThe International Union of Materials Research Societies is seeking survey responses from a broad spectrum of researchers and scientific publishing professionals.Announcing Institution
Young scientists at CILAC 2018IAP-sponsored young scientists joined other young scientists at Latin America and Caribbean Open Science Forum.Announcing Institution
The developing brain in health and diseaseThe UK Academy of Medical Sciences is convening a two day scientific meeting to explore key areas of neurodevelopmental research.Announcing Institution
Food Systems, Nutrition and Health IAP provided an overview of its Food and Nutrition Security and Agriculture project at the World Health SummitAnnouncing Institution
M8 Alliance Statement at the WHS 2018Berlin Declaration – World Health Summit 2018: Health is a Driving Force for the Sustainable Development GoalsAnnouncing Institution
New TWAS Plus issue is out - Vol. 4, No. 5The new bimonthly bulletin – TWAS Plus – provides important Academy news and opportunities in a bright, easy-to-use format for a diverse global audience that ranges from TWAS fellows to early career researchers.Announcing Institution
GYA Conference Statement: Aging Should Not Be Synonymous with Decline and FrailtyYoung scientists and scholars from more than 50 countries came together in May at the Global Young Academy’s 8th Annual General Meeting and International Conference for Young Scientists in Thailand to discuss challenges and possibilities for sustainable and healthy agingAnnouncing Institution