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.
Notes from the TWAS Conference October 21, 2009
Posted by Andrea in : Uncategorized , 4commentsHello to you all from sunny Durban! The conference is going well, with lots of fascinating talks. Meeting great people, and enjoying the events. Last night was the formal dinner. The room looked magnificent, and the music was incredible! A Louis Armstrong sound-alike entertained us hugely with his renditions of old classics like ‘It’s a wonderful world’, ‘Mack the Knife’, and ‘Blueberry Hill’. Definite mood booster! Tonight we’re having a ‘Beach Party’ at uShaka Marine World hosted by the Durban municipality. Sure to be a great event!
Watch the TWAS Conference live! October 20, 2009
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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…)
