The 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election of New Fellows of the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL) for the year 2025 was successfully held on March 22, 2025, at Elevate, Access Towers II, Colombo 2.

The 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election of New Fellows of the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL) for the year 2025 was successfully held on March 22, 2025, at Elevate, Access Towers II, Colombo 2. The meeting commenced with the Assistant Secretary, Prof. Shalini Sri Ranganathan, reading the noticeRead More

Resilience of Schools to Extreme Coastal Flooding

The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is delighted to share its latest e-bulletin with you. October – November 2024

PROJECT IAP at the World Science Forum 2024 The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) played a key role in the World Science Forum (WSF), which took place from 20 to 23 November 2024, in Budapest, Hungary. As an essential platform for global dialogue on science policy and international cooperation, the WSF is an unparalleled opportunityRead More

Using DNA technology to improve village products, increase foreign reserves

By Prof. Athula Perera The use of gene technology (DNA technology) is increasing rapidly throughout the world, producing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically ‘edited’ organisms. Genes are transferred across species and even kingdoms and edited to create almost anything we can dream of. Where are we in this modern environment? Probably justRead More

The 2024 VinFuture’s 6th Newsletter | A Year of Impact for the VinFuture Prize

Dear Distinguished Guest, It is with my utmost pleasure that I present you with the sixth—also the final—newsletter of 2024 from the VinFuture Foundation. As 2024 draws to a close, I am delighted to report on the successful organization of the 2024 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony. On December 6th, this remarkable event wasRead More

Joint NAM S&T Centre – JSS AHER, Mysuru, India Fellowship Programme-2025

Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2025 09:42:20 +0530 Subject: Joint NAM S&T Centre – JSS AHER, Mysuru, India Fellowship Programme-2025 Joint NAM S&T Centre – JSS AHER, Mysuru, India Fellowship Programme-2025 National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC) is the focal point of the Center for Science and Technology of Non-Aligned and other Developing Countries (NAM S&TRead More

Call for applications of the 2025 AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy (Due 23 January)

We are pleased to inform you that TWAS and AAAS (The American Association for the Advancement of Science) are accepting applications for the 2025 AAAS-TWAS course on science diplomacy. The workshop will take place in person from 21 to 24 July 2025. For full details on the application process and eligibility requirements, pleaseRead More

Call for applications for Sustainable Development Initiatives (Due 31 December)

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD), a transformative initiative led by UNESCO, which spans from 2024 to 2033. This Decade is a unique opportunity to harness the full potential of science to drive sustainable development and create a better future forRead More

Unpacking the UN Pact for the Future and Its Implications for Science Academies

Dear IAP Members, networks and colleagues, We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar titled Unpacking the UN Pact for the Future and Its Implications for Science Academies. In September 2024, after months of negotiations, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future at the United Nations General Assembly and Summit of theRead More