Press releases 20 June 2023 26 science diplomats from around the world gather at the 10th AAAS-TWAS Course on Science and Diplomacy On 20-23 June 2023, ‘participant pairs’ will meet in Trieste, Italy, to learn how to build bridges between the worlds of science and diplomacy. > SEE MORE
Events 02 March 2023 Promoting scientific strength in least developed countries LDC5 Conference in Doha, Qatar, highlights the impact of TWAS for science in Least Developed Countries > SEE MORE
Announcements 01 February 2023 Call opens for AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy Scientists and policymakers can apply to attend an in-person course in Trieste on the intersection of science and diplomacy > SEE MORE
Twas in Action Events 01 March 2022 UNESCO-TWAS President introduces the Academy at Expo 2020 Dubai UNESCO-TWAS President Mohamed Hassan was an invited speaker at the Expo 2020 Dubai on the Regional Day dedicated to Friuli Venezia Giulia > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 06 April 2021 An emphasis on collaboration Virtual science diplomacy course trains scientists and policymakers from the Asia-Pacific Region. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 23 October 2020 Amid pandemic, science diplomacy goes virtual This year’s AAAS-TWAS course in science diplomacy was held entirely online. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 17 February 2018 Five women scientists win 2018 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards Early-career researchers in Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ecuador, Guyana and Indonesia have been recognized for their work. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 12 February 2018 "Science in Exile" A new film from TWAS explores the journey of scientists in flight from war and in search of a safe place to continue their work. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 31 May 2017 Southern Africa: the promise of science diplomacy Africa can benefit from science diplomacy – if countries work together, experts said at Namibia workshop co-organised by AAAS and TWAS. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 12 July 2016 Learning science diplomacy Biodiversity, international cooperation, and a role-playing exercise are core elements in the 3rd AAAS-TWAS workshop on science diplomacy. > SEE MORE