Twas in Action

From 27-29 November, the 28th General Meeting will feature lectures and symposia, plus a ceremony for TWAS award-winners.

From volcanoes to chemical weapons treaties, an AAAS-TWAS course introduces researchers and diplomats to science diplomacy

Malian agronomist Amadou Dicko, a TWAS Research Grant recipient, studies soil bacteria to guide farmers toward sustainable agriculture.

Leaders of the Royal Society, a globally respected science academy, meet with TWAS and FIT/ESOF to explore cooperation.

At the World Social Science Forum in Japan, the Science International partnership explored the needs of war-displaced researchers.

Researchers work to provide Israelis, Jordanians and Palestinians with drinkable water – and to ease political strife

TWAS Research Grant awardee Awa Gneme studies malaria- and dengue-transmitting mosquitoes to help shape medical strategy.

Science institutions in Trieste and Friuli Venezia Giulia to support scientists fleeing conflict.

As crises escalate, so does the number of displaced scientists. But a precise overall count is elusive.

By patenting innovations, scientists and universities may reap financial rewards, which in turn stimulates further innovation, says Revel Iyer, a South African technology transfer expert.