Twas in Action

IAP and IAMP urged immediate and sustained action to address the increasing incidence of dangerous pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics.

'Seeds of Science', a vivid and inspiring documentary about the work done in Kenya by TWAS-supported scientists, will be broadcast in Italy twice in the coming week

TWAS has expressed deep sadness at the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela and praised his legacy as an advocate and inspiration for education and science in the developing world

Three distinguished researchers have been selected to give the TWAS Medal Lectures on their research next year at the Academy’s annual General Meeting.

As the Philippines struggles to overcome the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan, scientists and policymakers are realizing that improved education and communication will be crucial.

The government of a small, landlocked developing country wanted to provide electricity to the 40% of its citizens who had none. What strategy would allow them to connect their people to the grid?

The new Ecuadorean Academy of Sciences will help the South American nation to build research strength and closer ties with TWAS and the global scientific community, TWAS President Bai Chunli said.

The US National Science Foundation is organizing the inaugural meeting of the Global Research Council.

Science Minister Lino Barañao dreams of transforming Argentina into an international centre for research. Now that the dream is becoming a reality.

A new book from TWAS and COMSATS profiles Colombia’s Centro Internacional de Física, which has built a reputation for excellence in Latin American science despite shifting financial and political conditions.