science diplomacy

As an astronaut, doctor and teacher, David Hilmers has spent a career merging science and diplomacy – and working to improve people's lives.

Sscientists, diplomats from 32 countries convene in Trieste for the first ever AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy

During Africa-Italy Day in Rome, the Benin mathematician and policy leader was honoured for lifetime achievement in building African science

Even small nations can use science diplomacy to build connections with the global research community, says Vaughan C. Turekian, director of the AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy.

The event will be held in Trieste from 7 to 13 May 2014. Deadline for applications: 20 February 2014.

The one-week course will take place in Trieste, Italy, from 8 to 13 June 2014. Deadline for applications: 7 March 2014

TWAS is inviting innovative young scientists, policymakers and diplomats from the developing world to apply to attend a science diplomacy workshop in December

Vaughan C. Turekian, the Chief International Officer and editor-in-chief for the AAAS Center for Science and Diplomacy will give a lecture on Wednesday, 11 December

TWAS, The Royal Society, London, and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) are launching a major study on the governance of geoengineering.

TWAS joins an international consortium, including the Royal Society and the Environment Defense Fund, in a call for coordinated action on geoengineering research