National Academy of Sciences - Sri Lanka

Welcome to the Home Page of the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL). The NASSL is a non-governmental body of eminent scientists of Sri Lanka that provides independent advice on policy matters to the Government and the public in general on all matters of national importance relating to science and technology. The NASSL also promotes the advancement and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

OUR MISSION

The Mission of the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka is to be the foremost resource in the country for expert advice on matters of national importance involving science and technology.

PROFILE

The National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL) is a high level, non-governmental scientific body, established in 1976 and incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1988... Read More…

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CONSEQUENCES OF BAD SCIENCE

 We reproduce several articles dealing with bad science on this page. In Sri Lanka, examples of bad science abound. It is important for scientists to be alert to unfounded claims by “scientists” and those masquerading as scientist… Read More…

Events

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    Workshop: Policy and Diplomacy for Scientists

    Trieste, Italy

    Workshop "Policy and Diplomacy for Scientists: Introduction to Responsible Research Practices in Chemical and Biochemical Sciences" in Trieste on 12-15 September.

    Information on the call for nominations to attend the workshop, "Policy and Diplomacy for Scientists: Introduction to Responsible Research Practices in Chemical and Biochemical Sciences", is available via: http://www.interacademies.net/2952/31277.aspx

    Queries about the workshop or on the application process should be addressed to Mr. Zinoviev (Sergey.Zinoviev@opcw.org with cc to leonie.strootman@opcw.org).

    The deadline for applications is 1st August 2017.

Past Events

South Asian Biotechnology Conference (SABC 2018)
28-30 MARCH 2018 – Hilton Colombo Residences, Sri Lanka

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The launch of the Sri Lanka National Chapter of Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (SL NC OWSD)
The Sri Lanka National Chapter of OWSD was officially launched on 29 March 2018, in parallel with the South Asian Biotechnology Conference held in Colombo.

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Current News:

Congratulations to Rizna Arooz, University of Moratuwa and Eranji Jayaweera, University of Peradeniya, the PhD students who were nominated by the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka, and were awarded full scholarships to attend the Commonwealth Science Conference 2017 by the Royal Society.

NASSL NEWSLETTER

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for November – December 2010

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