Webinar on “Heatwave Early Warning and Heat Action Plans” on 9th May 2024, 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM (IST)
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PROF. A. P. DE SILVA HONOURED BY THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY, UK.
A fellow of the NASSL, Prof. A. P. de Silva (Professor emeritus, the Queen’s University of Belfast) was recently awarded a prestigious ‘Chemical Landmark Award’ by the Royal Society of Chemistry of the UK for his pioneering work on molecular logic and fluorescent PET sensing, which enabled the development of PET sensors in
Science community’s role in serving democracy
The National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL) concluded its 45th annual general meeting on Saturday, March 16, at the Hilton Residences, Colombo. The election of 10 new fellows to the academy, two members to the council and new office bearers to the council took place. Medals were presented to past and
International Conference on “Integrated Responses to the Intensification of Extreme Climate and Weather Events in Developing Economies” during 22-24 May 2024, Stellenbosch, South Africa
ONLINE PARTICIPATION No. NAM – 04/164/2024 May 15, 2024 Dear Colleague, Subject: International Conference on “Integrated Responses to the Intensification of Extreme Climate and Weather Events in Developing Economies” during 22-24 May, 2024, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa Greetings from the NAM S&T Centre; www.namstct.org!! This is in reference to our forthcoming International Conference
Save the Date: Caregiving Report Public Release Launch
Caregiving Report Public Release: Policies and Practices for Supporting Family Caregivers Working in Science, Engineering, and Medicine April 11th, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (EST) Register Here Caregiving is a universal experience–whether providing care for children or aging relatives or receiving care when ailing, everyone at some point will be touched by caregiving. And
45TH AGM – 16TH March 2024 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 2024
The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is delighted to share its latest e-bulletin with you. December 2023 – March 2024
PROJECT IAP released its 2023 Policy Brief The IAP’s latest Policy Brief offers a succinct summary of our actions throughout 2023, highlighting the tangible outcomes and contributions resulting from our collaborative efforts. It underscores the significance of our shared commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges. The document provides valuable insights and
Call for Application for “TWAS YOUNG AFFILIATESHIP 2024”
The UNESCO-TWAS Central & South Asia Regional Partner(TWAS-CASAREP) invites applications from suitable candidates for the 2024 TWAS YOUNG AFFILIATES, coming under this Region. The Call for applications is uploaded in our website (http://www.jncasr.ac.in/twascasarep). The soft copy of the application is attached for immediate reference. TWASCASAREP encourages receiving applications from young scientists, particularly women scientists from LDCs and S&T Lagging countries. I would greatly appreciate if you
NASSL Nominee for Young Physician Leaders Programme’ and World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany – September 2023
My Experience from attending the YPL 2023 Dr Meranthi Fernando, Senior Lecturer & Honorary Consultant Paediatrician with special interest in Paediatric Hepatology and liver transplantation, Colombo North Centre For Liver Diseases, University of Kelaniya & Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka It was a lifetime opportunity that I was selected to participate
Roundtable discussion on ‘the use of Artificial Intelligence in Policy Making’
A roundtable discussion was held on ‘the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Policy Making’ on 24th July in Kandy . This was an event conducted in partnership with the ‘AI4Covid’ project team https://covid.eng.pdn.ac.lk/ led by Prof. Janaka Ekanayake, Fellow, NASSL as part of an international conference. Minister Kanka Herath, Hon. State Minister of