South Africa

African TWAS Fellows describe key challenges on the continent.

The TWAS executive director received an honourary PhD from the University of Johannesburg for his contributions to science and science education.

Science and policy leaders at a high-level workshop in South Africa explored how to be most effective in advising governments.

Education and medical innovation are essential for limiting HIV in Africa and worldwide, says TWAS Fellow Quarraisha Abdool Karim.

Science International 2015, launches a campaign for "Open Data in a Big Data World" at Science Forum South Africa in Pretoria. The campaign is supported by ICSU, ISSC, IAP and TWAS.

South African S&T Minister Naledi Pandor explored the importance of R&D, technology and innovative partnerships at the TWAS General Meeting.

South Africa and TWAS are offering new PhD fellowships to advance science and check brain drain. Deadline: 2 October.

The nation has moved into a position of African stewardship, says South African science official Cecil Masoka

South Africa's scientific strength and policy leadership is expected to help the Academy's office grow and evolve.

High-level science leaders say the developing world needs bold, sustained efforts to prepare a new generation of scientists – especially women.