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📢 Webinar-Alert: Advancing Gender Equality in STEM Join The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) for a powerful webinar unveiling 'New national data on women in STEM' — part of the OWSD–UNESCO Gender in STEM Research and Outreach Pilot Project, implemented in Bolivia, Rwandan and Zimbabwe. 🗓️ Tomorrow: Wednesday, 22 October 🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM CEST 🔗 Join on Zoom: https://bit.ly/47d7bfN This special session will reveal how new research tools are driving robust, comparable data on women’s participation in STEM — directly informing policy reform, advocacy, and opportunity creation. #IAP #OWSD #UNESCO #WomenInSTEM #GenderEquality #SciencePolicy #STEMResearch #IDRC #DataForChange #STEM

🔬 IAP e-Bulletin: Stay informed on global science policy and innovation! 🌍 Subscribe to the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) e-bulletin, your 🗓️ quarterly source for news and updates on activities, exciting opportunities and events of the IAP, its regional networks, member academies and partner organizations. Don’t miss out on the upcoming 🍂 October Edition. Subscribe now and join a global community advancing evidence-based solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. 🔗 Subscribe to the IAP e-bulletin: https://lnkd.in/eTmDnTV #SciencePolicy #GlobalCollaboration #IAP #ResearchInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #ScienceLeadership

🌍💡 Message from the YPL Alumni Steering Committee Chair Dr. Atiya Mosam This past weekend, a dynamic group of 🩺 Young Physician Leaders (YPLs) from various cohorts came together to co-create the next chapter of our programme. Through inspiring discussions, creative brainstorming, and shared purpose, we explored how to strengthen the YPL structure, expand our impact, and activate our global alumni network. In this short message, Dr. Atiya Mosam, shares how the YPL experience has helped her translate leadership knowledge into practice and gives us a glimpse of what’s ahead. 👀 Stay tuned for exciting developments! The next phase of YPL will bring a closer connection among alumni and new opportunities for collaboration and engagement. #YoungPhysicianLeaders #IAP #LeadershipInAction #GlobalHealth #YPLAlumni #Collaboration

🌍 #WHS2025: YPL Dr. Samuel Knauss and his partners are shaping the future of health with Elucid Every year, the World Health Summit brings together global leaders, experts, and innovators from science, politics, the private sector, and civil society — all committed to building collaborative and innovative solutions for today’s most urgent health priorities. 👍 From discussions to real impact This year, the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) was especially proud of our Young Physician Leader (YPL) Dr. Samuel Knauss, who, together with his partner Dr. Julius Emmrich, was invited to speak on the high-level panel 'Private Investments in Public Good for Global Health' at the Summit — representing their social enterprise Elucid 🌾 Empowering farmers, transforming systems Elucid is a social enterprise improving the health and economic resilience of farmers and workers in global supply chains. Through partnerships with cooperatives and companies in cocoa, coffee, fresh produce, nuts, and cotton, Elucid provides 🩺 affordable healthcare solutions while generating valuable social, health, and economic data that supports sustainability and ethical sourcing. Their approach ensures that farmers can access the care they need without falling deeper into poverty, helping supply chain partners meet human rights and sustainability goals in a meaningful, measurable way. 👏 Congratulations to Samuel, Julius, and the Elucid team for showcasing how innovation, empathy, and collaboration can create real impact for communities around the world! #WorldHealthSummit #IAP #YoungPhysicianLeaders #GlobalHealth #Sustainability #Innovation #Elucid #Leadership #Partnerships #WHS2025

🩺 Shaping the Future of Global Health: IAP Joins the World Health Summit 2025 We’re excited to share that the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) will be represented at the World Health Summit 2025 — taking place October 12–14 in Berlin and online. 🌍 This pivotal global gathering brings together leaders from academia, politics, civil society, and the private sector to address today’s most pressing health challenges, from equity and access to innovation and system resilience. At the summit, the IAP team — McGrath Peter and Katharina Kölbl — will join international experts to engage in critical discussions on health equity, innovation, global governance, and sustainability. These topics lie at the heart of IAP’s mission to advance robust, inclusive, and evidence-based health solutions for all. At IAP, we believe gatherings like the World Health Summit are more than meetings — they are catalysts for change. ✨ We’re honored to both contribute to and learn from this global conversation on the future of health. 👉 Join the conversation: worldhealthsummit.org and meet us in Berlin. #WHS2025 #GlobalHealth #Innovation #HealthEquity

🌍 Join the Conversation on Science Advice in Africa! The International Network for Government Science Advice – Africa Regional Chapter (INGSA-Africa Regional Chapter) and the Tunisian Academy of Sciences Letters and Art are hosting a Northern Africa Regional Dissemination Roundtable on 🗓 15 October 2025 at 12:00 PM (Tunis / UTC+1) This virtual dialogue will explore insights from the Consensus Study Report – The Evolving Science Advisory Landscape in Africa and discuss how science can better inform public policy in North Africa. 💬 Connect with experts from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and beyond as we strengthen regional collaboration and build capacity for evidence-informed policy-making. 🔗 Register now to be part of this important discussion: https://lnkd.in/dfbR4uDS #ScienceAdvice #INGSAAfrica #IAP #SciencePolicy #EvidenceInformedPolicy #Africa #NorthAfrica #BeitElHikma #ScienceDiplomacy

🌟 IAP YPL Alumnus Ranked Among the World’s Top 2% Researchers 🌍 We are proud to celebrate Dr. PARAMDEEP SINGH, MD, alumnus of the 2019 IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL) Programme, who has been recognized among the ⬆️ World’s Top 2% Scientists in the prestigious global ranking compiled by Stanford University, USA, and Elsevier. This distinction is based on comprehensive citation metrics from the Scopus database and a composite score (c-score) assessing research productivity, impact, and influence across disciplines. Dr. Singh currently serves as Additional Professor and Head, Department of Radiology, AIIMS Bathinda, and is widely known for his remarkable contributions to medical imaging, biomedical research, and global health. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications, two authored books, and several national and international awards to his name — including the National Best Medical Teacher Award (IMA) and the Young Investigator Award (World Stroke Organization) — Dr. Singh exemplifies the spirit of leadership, innovation, and dedication that the YPL Programme strives to foster. Beyond his academic and clinical excellence, Dr. Singh’s active engagement in science outreach, rural health initiatives, and public awareness programs reflects his deep commitment to community well-being. 👏 Congratulations, Dr. Paramdeep Singh, on this global recognition! Your achievements continue to inspire the next generation of young physician leaders and reaffirm our belief in the transformative power of medical leadership. #IAP #YPL #Leadership #MedicalResearch #Top2PercentScientists #GlobalHealth #StanfordUniversity #AIIMSBathinda #MedicalInnovation #ProudMoment #AcademicExcellence

The 17th TWAS General Conference has officially opened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, under the theme “Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation for Global Development”. Organized by TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences and the Academia Brasileira de Ciências, the four-day event brings together scientists from across the world to discuss how knowledge, creativity, and collaboration can contribute to a more just, sustainable, and multipolar future. As President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underlined in his message to the opening ceremony: “Science is indispensable not only for economic progress but also for human dignity, for democracy, and for the sustainability of our planet.” We look forward to following the discussions and outcomes of this important global gathering.

📢 Partner Event: International Health Lecture 2025 We are pleased to share an invitation from the Academy of Medical Sciences and The Lancet Group for the International Health Lecture 2025. What can we learn from African HIV research to help build relationships and resilience in the face of global health challenges? Let's find out. Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim FRS, a leading South African infectious disease epidemiologist and President of TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences, will present: ‘Lessons from Africa: health diplomacy in HIV prevention.’ 🗓 Tuesday 4 November 2025 | 15:30–17:30 GMT 📍 One Birdcage Walk, London & Online Join this high-level lecture and panel discussion on the power of science, policy, and community engagement in global health. The lecture is free and open to all. 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/equ8qyc4 #IHL25 #HealthDiplomacy #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy #HealthResearch

🌐 IAP at Trieste Next 2025 – Join Us for Two Inspiring AI Sessions with Dr. Ahmed (Hass) Hassoon From 26–28 September, Trieste will become a city-wide science hub for TriesteNext 2025, exploring this year’s theme 'Life Within: Conversations Across Science and Technology.' The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is excited to feature Dr. Ahmed Hassoon, Assistant Research Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in two special events on Friday 26 September: 🔹 Morning Youth Session – 09:00 (IAP Booth) An engaging talk on AI and Human Values, introducing young audiences to the safe use of artificial intelligence in medicine and public health. 🔹 Evening Roundtable – 18:00–19:15 (Urban Center) 'Science and Technology: Changing Paradigms, Shaping Global Impact' – a public panel with international experts on how cutting-edge technologies reshape societies. 📍 Venue: Urban Center, Corso Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 2/2, Trieste, Italy “AI's potential is immense, but we're just scratching the surface. This power demands responsible evaluation. The way forward is to let AI learn beyond human text, within complex experiences of realities, building a new foundation for true intelligent systems.” — Dr. Ahmed Hassoon 🔗 Full programme: https://lnkd.in/d6Tj4ds