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The African Academy of Sciences Launches New Strategic Plan
Press release
2024-02-29
The African Academy of Sciences Launches New Strategic Plan
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), the Continent’s leading pan-African purveyor of scientific research and innovation in Africa, launches its...
Strengthening African scientists research capacity in global health
Press release
2024-01-31
Strengthening African scientists research capacity in global health
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has partnered with the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Bill &...
Professor Abba Gumel elected as Fellow to World Academy of Sciences
Blog
2024-01-25
Professor Abba Gumel elected as Fellow to World Academy of Sciences
The Tuks professor designs, analyses, parameterizes, and simulates novel mathematical models for the transmission dynamics and control of emerging and...
Empowering African Science: Enhancing Research and Collaboration through Remote Access and Networking
Blog
2024-01-25
Empowering African Science: Enhancing Research and Collaboration through Remote Access and Networking
The global importance of fostering global scientific collaborations has increasingly emphasised the need to break down barriers hindering progress.
Igniting Conversations: AAS at Science Forum South Africa 2023
Blog
2024-01-25
Igniting Conversations: AAS at Science Forum South Africa 2023
In a dynamic convergence of scientific minds, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) actively participated in the Science Forum South...
High Level Workshop on the European Research Area
Announcements
2023-11-29
High Level Workshop on the European Research Area
Science Europe is hosting the 15th High Level Workshop on the European Research Area from 29-30 November 2023 in Madrid,...
The Inaugural Nano Brain Series
Blog
2023-11-29
The Inaugural Nano Brain Series
Nanotechnology has emerged as a cornerstone of modern research, revolutionising various industries worldwide. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
Professor Rajeev Varshney recognised for globally important research
Announcements
2023-11-16
Professor Rajeev Varshney recognised for globally important research
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Fellow Professor Rajeev Varshney was recognised as a global research leader in the 2023...
Second Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Agriculture
Announcements
2023-11-15
Second Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Agriculture
Agriculture is by far the single most important economic activity in Africa. It provides employment for about two-thirds of the...
Dr Jonah Ratsimbazafy Awarded 2023 Seacology Prize
Announcements
2023-10-14
Dr Jonah Ratsimbazafy Awarded 2023 Seacology Prize
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Fellow Dr Jonah Ratsimbazafy was awarded the 2023 Seacology Prize on 9 October 2023...
Catching up with the first cohort of APTI fellows
Blog
2023-10-12
Catching up with the first cohort of APTI fellows
The African Postdoctoral Training Initiative (APTI), established in 2019, prepares future generations of African researchers with four-year fellowships—two years spent...
AKU's Professor Marleen Temmerman adorned with esteemed accolades
Blog
2023-10-12
AKU's Professor Marleen Temmerman adorned with esteemed accolades
Professor Marleen Temmerman, AAS Fellow and Director of Aga Khan University’s (AKU's) Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health,...

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