Public lecture on open access: Prof Tom Cochrane March 14, 2011
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Prof Tinyiko Maluleke (Executive Director: Research, UNISA), Mrs Susan Veldsman (Director: Scholarly Publishing Programme, ASSAf) and Prof Cochrane (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Queensland University of Technology)
ASSAf hosted Professor Tom Cochrane from the University of Queensland to speak on The development of the open access paradigm in scholarly publishing, on 25 February 2011. Prof Cochrane is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Technology, Information and Learning Support) at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). (more…)
UNESCO OPEN ACCESS WORKSHOP HOSTED BY ASSAf March 10, 2011
Posted by Louise in : International Relations, Liaison, Open Access Scholarly Publishing , add a commentUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), in collaboration with the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and eIFL (Knowledge without Boundaries), presented a workshop on the benefits of open access for research dissemination, usage, visibility and impact.
Back row: Jaco du Toit (UNESCO), Linda Fick (ASSAf) Denise Nicholson (WITS), Paul Nampala (Uganda), Eve Gray (UCT), Charles Batambuze (Uganda), Khaled Fourati (IDRC), Vasco Lino (Mozambique), Enyinna Nwauche (Nigeria), Mogodisheng Sekhwela (Botswana)
Front row: Susan Veldsman (ASSAf), Elsabe Olivier (UP), Louise van Heerden (ASSAf), Luci Abrahams (WITS), Mapiti Matete (Lesotho) , Iryna Kuchma (EIFL), Marietta Dlamini (Swaziland), Tefetso Mothibe (Lesotho)
National Science Week 2010 August 16, 2010
Posted by Philistas in : Events, Liaison, National Relations , 2commentsThe Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in collaboration with the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), held lectures during the National Science Week from 2 to 7 August 2010 in all nine provinces.
The lectures were aimed at encouraging students to further their studies up to post-graduate level, highlight the contribution of published research undertaken at institutions to evidence-based policy making, and emphasise the role of science in economic development as well as the “International Year of Biodiversity” theme. (more…)
Women still under-represented in S&T, is consensus at TWOWS Conference July 12, 2010
Posted by Andrea in : International Relations, Liaison , add a commentRepresentatives from the South African chapter of the Third World Organisation for Women in Science (TWOWS) attended the TWOWS Fourth General Assembly and International Conference on “Women Scientists in a Changing World”, which was held in Beijing, China on the 27-30 June 2010. (more…)
World Bank group announces that it opens data to all April 28, 2010
Posted by Andrea in : International Relations, Liaison , add a commentThe following announcement has been made by the World Bank, and might be of interest. Click here to read the complete announcement on the World Bank website.
Development Indicators, and Global Economic Monitor are now free, open, and easy to access at data.worldbank.org.
Recognizing that transparency and accountability are essential to development, the World Bank Group now provides free, open, and easy access to its comprehensive set of data on living standards around the globe – some 2,000 indicators, including hundreds that go back 50 years. The data is available in Arabic, French, and Spanish in addition to English. (more…)
TWAS conference benefits South Africa November 23, 2009
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From left: Prof Robin Crewe (ASSAf), Prof Jacob Palis (TWAS), Prof Mohamed Hassan (TWAS), President Jacob Zuma (RSA), and Minister Naledi Pandor (DST).
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) hosted an International Conference of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS) from 18 – 23 October 2009 at the Durban International Convention Centre. The conference was attended by 452 participants from 63 countries in the developing world.
These participants included TWAS Fellows, TWAS Young Affiliates, DST senior officials, representatives from other government departments, Presidents of Science Councils in South Africa, Presidents of African science academies, and university representatives. The conference was also attended by the Ministers of Science and Technology of South Africa, Brazil, and India, other high ranking technical advisers of various governments in the developing and developed world, and representatives of Indian, Chinese, and Brazilian diplomatic missions in South Africa.
TWAS Conference approaches: the final countdown October 13, 2009
Posted by Andrea in : Events, International Relations, Liaison , add a commentPreparations for the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS) 11th General Conference to be hosted by ASSAf at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Durban from 19-23 October 2009 are well underway. Over 400 TWAS Fellows and invited guests are scheduled to attend what promises to be a momentous event. The theme for this year’s conference is “Science for Africa’s Development”. TWAS Committees and Council will assemble for two days prior to the start of the conference. Science and Technology (S&T) in South African will be showcased in a symposium comprising invited presentations from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and representatives from the Centres of Excellence in South Africa. (more…)
ASSAf reaches out to learners and educators August 13, 2009
Posted by Mutheu in : National Relations , add a commentMembers of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) provided mentorship lectures to learners and educators during the recent National Science Week in the Free State, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The National Science Week is an initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), through the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) which aims to celebrate science. It involves various stakeholders from government, private and not-for-profit sectors of society who conduct and exhibit multiple science based activities during the week. This year, the National Science Week ran from 1-8 August 2009 in all nine provinces simultaneously at multiple sites in each province.
This year’s science week was launched in the Northern Cape province by DST Minister, Naledi Pandor. Through ASSAf’s regional mentorship lecture approach, which targeted both learners and educators, scientist were able to interact with learners, provide guidance on science-based careers, and understand some of the challenges that are facing educators within the science system in South Africa. This also provided an opportunity to increase the awareness of ASSAf among learners, educators, and other key stakeholders.
ASSAf engages SADC science and technology policy makers August 13, 2009
Posted by Mutheu in : International Relations, Liaison , add a commentASSAf, through its Executive Officer, Professor Roseanne Diab, will present the outcomes of the South African Development Community’s (SADC) Regional Workshop for Academies and Universities held in May 2009 in Pretoria, South Africa to SADC science and technology policymakers on 14 August 2009. (more…)
