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Revolutionising Disease Diagnosis in Africa: A Conversation with Dr George Chimowa
Blog
2024-09-26
Revolutionising Disease Diagnosis in Africa: A Conversation with Dr George Chimowa
The future of disease diagnosis in Africa could look very different thanks to pioneering research by Dr George Chimowa, a...
The African Academy of Sciences showcases pan-African programs at the Science Summit 2024
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2024-09-25
The African Academy of Sciences showcases pan-African programs at the Science Summit 2024
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) continues to solidify its position as a leading force in promoting science diplomacy across...
How Science Diplomacy Accelerates the Achievement of the SDGs
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2024-09-23
How Science Diplomacy Accelerates the Achievement of the SDGs
How Science and Innovation Accelerate the Achievement of the SDGs: Insights from Dr. Peggy Oti-Boateng at UNGA79
Confronting Africa’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
media article
2024-09-21
Confronting Africa’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
The rising cost of living in Africa has triggered a wave of protests in recent months, underscoring the disproportionately higher...
Tinubu, AfDB president, scientific experts to grace 15th AAS conference
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2024-09-18
Tinubu, AfDB president, scientific experts to grace 15th AAS conference
President Bola Tinubu will declare open the 15th General Assembly and Scientific Conference of the African Academy of Sciences, AAS,...
AAS Executive Director, Dr Peggy Oti-Boateng, Elected International Honorary Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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2024-09-17
AAS Executive Director, Dr Peggy Oti-Boateng, Elected International Honorary Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Dr Oti-Boateng’s election into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences highlights the growing importance of scientific collaboration between African...
Searching for a vaccine against East Coast fever
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2024-09-11
Searching for a vaccine against East Coast fever
Dr Charles Ndawula from the National Livestock Resources Research Institute in Entebbe, Uganda, is spending two months at the Department...
AAS Establishes Strategic Partnership With CSIC
media article
2024-08-19
AAS Establishes Strategic Partnership With CSIC
This five-year document establishes a framework for future negotiations and more formal agreements.
Collaboration Opportunities Discussed Ahead of the 15th AAS General Assembly and Scientific Conference in Abuja
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2024-08-14
Collaboration Opportunities Discussed Ahead of the 15th AAS General Assembly and Scientific Conference in Abuja
A delegation from the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) met with the Honourable Minister of Interior, Federal Republic of Nigeria,...
Scientific Conference: Nigerian partners with the African Academy of Sciences
media article
2024-08-09
Scientific Conference: Nigerian partners with the African Academy of Sciences
The Nigerian Government is collaborating with the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) to ensure seamless visa application for participants of...
Pioneering Innovative Carbon Dioxide Utilisation in Africa
Blog
2024-08-07
Pioneering Innovative Carbon Dioxide Utilisation in Africa
In the fight against climate change, Africa is uniquely positioned as both a significant victim and a potential leader in...
Hybrid conferences should be the norm — optimize them so everyone benefits
media article
2024-08-06
Hybrid conferences should be the norm — optimize them so everyone benefits
The option to attend meetings remotely provides career benefits to parents, carers, people with disabilities and others facing barriers to...

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