Twas in Action

The Cameroonian chemist won the 2017 prize for discovering new plant compounds with potential antibacterial properties.

The Congolese chemist, a 2015 TWAS Fellow, won for his research into uses for local plants.

The veterinarian and conservation scientist is honoured for work to protect Ugandan wildlife by involving the local population.

Kenyan epidemiologist honoured for innovation in clinical practice, policy and research mentorship focused on HIV, tuberculosis.

A science diplomacy workshop at TWAS explored important lessons in doing chemistry responsibly.

IDRC, the Canadian International Development Research Centre, is funding a new programme for post-PhD scientists.

Text adopted on 10 November 2017, Dead Sea, Jordan

At the opening ceremony in Jordan, King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein said the World Science Forum would encourage "collaboration, opportunity and peace”.

At the World Science Forum in Jordan, TWAS will screen its new film and host a discussion on scientists fleeing conflict.

Three TWAS research grant recipients – from Senegal, India and Indonesia – met in Trieste and initiated a collaboration designed for the future.