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March - May 2024 |
Young Physician Leaders 2024: the call for nominations is openIAP is seeking candidates for its 2024 IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL) Programme to be held on 11-13 October 2024 in conjunction with the World Health Summit (WHS) in Berlin, Germany, 13-15 October 2024. The WHS provides a forum within which the YPL will be exposed to an outstanding scientific and policy programme attended by a global group of medical and policy professionals. Deadline is 21 June 2024, read more here and share the call for applications with your network. |
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Why Trust Science?The recent COVID pandemic dramatically demonstrated how protecting human lives requires that we all follow the best science advice concerning vaccines, drug treatments, and reducing disease spread. More broadly, for humanity to thrive, it is crucial that the public give considerable weight to the consensus judgements of the scientific community. Scientific judgements are not merely what scientists happen to believe, but correcting such misunderstandings will require that science education focus on teaching how these judgements are actually produced through the remarkable, community based human invention that we call science. This brief essay aims at help spreading an understanding of how scientific knowledge is produced, while suggesting a new focus for science education at all levels. The essay, co-authored by Bruce Alberts, highly recommends the IAP Teaching Resources, which are translated in multiple languages and available here. The IAP Science Education Programme is the result of a global effort and emphasizes inquiry-based science education (IBSE). Behind the essay is a website that has been created to aid in the process of understanding science and how it evolves: www.whytrustscience.org.uk. (Photo credits: Why Trust Science) |
PROJECTIAP Speaks: Meet the IAP GovernanceThe InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) launched an engaging social media campaign aimed at illuminating the voices of its governance. Each week, a short video interview featuring a prominent member of the IAP's leadership will be shared, offering insights into their roles and perspectives within the consortium. The inaugural interview kicked off with Dr. Peggy Hamburg, Co-President of the IAP, shedding light on the essence of the IAP. The video is available here here. Watch the other interviews focusing on our new Strategic Plan, our Membership, the IAP Regional Network in Asia and Oceania and in Europe, the IAP Leadership, our action for Sustainable Development and our Global Vision. |
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PROJECTIAP at the 2024 Global Young Academy's International Conference of Young ScientistsThe InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is pleased to have participated in the 2024 Global Young Academy's International Conference of Young Scientists held in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) from 8-9 May 2024. Themed "Transformative and Inclusive Science for a Sustainable Future," the conference convened over 150 young scientists from more than 70 countries. Read more here. This year, the event featured an IAP-funded project on biosecurity. The “Advancing Global Biosecurity Governance through the Promotion of the Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines” project stands as a joint initiative within the IAP Biosecurity Working Group, comprising representatives from four international academies (including GYA). Read more here. During the GYA event, the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) hosted a joint workshop on “Reforming Research Assessment”. In 2023, IAP, GYA and the International Science Council (ISC) conducted a review of current research evaluation systems. The aim of this workshop was to take stock of the current work, contextualized in a rapidly evolving academic and technological environment and chart a way forward for the project that will bring maximum value to members of GYA, IAP and ISC. Read more about the GYA-IAP-ISC Initiative on Research Evaluation here. |
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PROGRAMME Decarbonisation of Transport in Africa: a new reportOn 9 May 2024, the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) and the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) launched a new report: Decarbonisation of Transport in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Options. Watch it here. Decarbonisation of transport in Africa is essential for addressing climate change, improving air quality, enhancing energy security, promoting economic development and ensuring equitable access to clean and sustainable transportation options. It is also crucial to the realization of Africa’s Agenda 2063, Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. The report, a collaborative study by NASAC and IAP, assesses the opportunities and challenges in decarbonising road transport across the continent. It addresses cross-cutting issues such as policy, institutional and technical capacity, strategies, technologies, financing and social, legal and regulatory frameworks. Read and download it here. Watch the launch event webinar here. |
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PROGRAMME IAP Collaborating to advance biosecurityIAP announces the release of its Biosecurity Report “Science and Technology Advisory Mechanism for the Biological Weapons Convention, A Proof-of-Concept Exercise”. This document encapsulates the insights emanating from the recent ‘Proof of Concept Meeting for a Scientific Advisory Body for the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention’ (BWC) that IAP hosted in Trieste, Italy, on 27-28 February 2024. The meeting, in coordination with the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), brought together 38 technical experts from 32 countries. Their deliberations focused on the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on global biosecurity and international cooperation within the framework of the BWC. Read more here. The Friends of the Chair of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC), together with UNIDIR and UNODA, organised an informal webinar on a BWC scientific and technological advisory mechanism. This webinar took place online on Zoom, on 25 April 2024; it was intended to support ongoing activities of the BWC Working Group and to stimulate thinking and discussion around a mechanism during the intersessional period. Rania Kosti contributed an IAP perspective to the discussions based on the above activity. Read more here and watch the video recording here. |
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Attend the 20th International Conference on Urban HealthThe 20th International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH), hosted by the International Society for Urban Health (ISUH) will take place in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 18-21 November 2024. ICUH is the premier global gathering for interdisciplinary professionals, researchers, policymakers and community advocates dedicated to improving urban health worldwide. The call for abstracts is now open, deadline is 1 June 2024. Read more and apply here. |
Applications for 3rd U.S.-Africa Frontiers SymposiumThe U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is pleased to announce the 3rd U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering and Medicine Symposium in partnership with and hosted by the Republic of Rwanda. The meeting will be held on 18-20 February 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda.. Deadline to apply is 7 July 2024. Read more and apply here. |
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News from IAP member academies and networks |
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)A recent workshop hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa, the Botswana Academy of Science, the Kingdom of Eswatini Academy of Science and the Lesotho Academy of Science and Technology highlighted efforts to integrate Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into mental health care and policy in the three countries. The resulting ASSAf report highlights successful collaborations between traditional healers and mental health professionals, fostering holistic and culturally sensitive care. Read and download it here. |
Accademia Nazionale di Medicina (AccMed)Accademia Nazionale di Medicina (AccMed) is organising a webinar on 11 June 2024, on the "Applicability of Artificial Intelligence in Lymphomas," led by Scientific Director Pier Luigi Zinzani. This event will explore how AI can enhance diagnostics and prognostic modeling in lymphoma treatment, optimizing and reducing the time needed for therapeutic stratification. Read more and register here. |
Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC)The Brazilian Academy of Sciences in partnership with the Nobel Prize Outreach organised the event “Creating Our Future Together with Science”, held at the Rio de Janeiro State University, on April 15, and at the University of São Paulo, on April 17. Approximately two thousand students met with Nobel Prize laureates Serge Haroche (Physics 2012), David MacMillan (Chemistry 2021) and May-Britt Moser (Medicine 2014) to discuss the value of science for society and its role in shaping our collective future. Read more here. |
National Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters of Burkina Faso (ANSAL-BF)The National Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters of Burkina Faso (ANSAL-BF) awarded two special prizes in the plastic arts category at the 21st edition of the National Culture Week (SNC) on 3 May 2024. Artist painter Pouitba Ouedraogo and bronze sculptor Ludovic K. Serge Kabore each received a prize of 500,000 FCFA. These awards, part of ANSAL-BF’s Strategic Development Plan 2022-2026, aim to promote excellence in scientific and artistic endeavours. Read more here. |
European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA)The European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA) initiated interdisciplinary expert groups to elaborate crucial topics for the future of Europe. There have been two expert groups on “Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence and its Societal Impact” and “Energy, Environment and Climate”. The expert groups wrote already two White Papers which were certified by the Senate of the Academy, published in the EASA official journal and led to discussions and invitations with national and international institutions. Read more here. |
European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC)The European Academies’ Science Advice Council (EASAC) has released a press statement backing the EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) and urging EU member states to adopt this legislation in order to protect nature, climate and sustainable agriculture. Outgoing Environment Programme Director Michael Norton spoke on the economics and impact of deep-sea mining at the Blue Climate Initiative side event at the 29th Council session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Jamaica. Read more news and updates here. |
German National Academy Leopoldina and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)The German National Academy Leopoldina and the Chinese Academy of Sciences are organising their 2nd Science for Future Conference, titled "On the Path to Carbon Neutrality". The event will take place on 29-30 October 2024 in Berlin and will discuss innovative approaches ranging from basic research to application and compare strategies in Germany and China to achieve carbon neutrality. Read more here. |
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)Together with the presidents of all Academies of Science (or similar institutions) of the 27 European member states, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) signed a statement to the candidates for the upcoming elections for the European Parliament. Titled "The future of Europe depends on robust, open and free science and education", the statement is available here. |
Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS)The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) inducted nine distinguished scientists as Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science on 16 May 2024. The induction ceremony was preceded by a public lecture titled "Kicking Sexual Harassment out of Higher Education Institutions: Options and Challenges". The public lecture was delivered by the President of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS), Professor Grace B. Kyomuhendo FUNAS. Read more here. |
Royal Academy of Sciences of Spain (RAC)The Royal Academy of Sciences of Spain organises a cycle of lectures titles "Science for All". The lectures take place at the RAC headquarters but are also broadcasted online via YouTubeRAC. The three sections of the RAC (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and Natural Sciences) periodically organise scientific sessions that are also available on the RAC media library. Read more here. |
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)TWAS outreach activities are expanding to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world. Anyone interested in science and technology in developing countries can now sign up for a free new online resource. The monthly TWAS LinkedIn newsletter, ‘TWAS Opportunity Corner’, showcases opportunities for early-career scientists from the global South. Read more and subscribe here. |
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34151 Trieste, Italy
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The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
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Washington, DC 20001, United States |
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