TWAS Plus - Vol. 3 No. 1 - January 2017 
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TOP STORY Across three decades, TWAS research grants have helped to build scientific strength in developing countries. In an inspiring new film, scientists describe how the grants have helped them to address global challenges and to build their careers. The grants are supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH). More
NEWS

At the TWAS General Meeting, Rwandan President Paul Kagame made an inspiring call to use science and international cooperation for development.

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OPPORTUNITIES

New online nomination forms for TWAS prizes and awards will be launched by 31 January. Nomination deadline: 31 March.

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NEWS

Mohamed Hassan, TWAS's founding executive director, was honoured with the science diplomacy award at Science Forum South Africa.

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OWSD

Follow OWSD on Facebook and Twitter for news on membership, fellowships and awards for women in science for the developing world.

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OPPORTUNITIES

The Elsevier Foundation and TWAS are opening a new competition for case studies in sustainabity science. Deadline: 1 February 2017.

 

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GenderInSITE

Find case studies, regional news and other resources on the new GenderInSITE website.

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NEWS

TWAS is committed to working with Rwanda and Africa to advance sustainable development, TWAS President Bai Chunli said at the General Meeting.

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NEWS

TWAS Young Affiliate Julius Hagan is breeding
heat-tolerant chickens to preserve a precious resource for Ghana.

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NEWS

Early-career scientists from the new TWAS Young Affiliates Network will build a global network – and a stronger voice in international science.

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IAP

IAP joined the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for a workshop on the use of chemistry for peaceful purposes.

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"Strengthening scientific research capacity has never been more urgent, particularly on our continent, where it can have a transformational impact on the pace and quality of development."
Rwandan President Paul Kagame

                        
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