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Vacancy: Science Officer
ICSU is seeking a Science Officer to assist with the planning and implementation of ICSU’s initiatives. The closing date for applications is 16 August 2010. Please view the advert for more information 
The European Science Foundation (EFS) – Africa Frontier research Conference
Dynamics Interlinkages between social and ecosystem changes towards a Europe – Africa partnership. 8 – 12 November 2010 at the Hotel Golden Tulip de Beyaerd The Netherlands. Please view the announcement and the call for papers
Invitation for Applications for Director: ICSU Regional Office for Africa
The International Council for Science (ICSU) invites applications for the post of Director of its Regional Office for Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa), based in South Africa, closing date for applications 15 July 2010. Download the invitation
Book: Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa - deadline extended
ICSU Regional Office for Africa in collaboration with Springer – Verlag Heidelberg, Germany are embarking on producing a book titled "Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa". Download the extended deadline call for manuscripts, instruction for monographs and instructions to authors
Book: Science, Technology, and Innovation for Socio-Economic Development: Success Stories from Africa
The book has been prepared and published by ICSU Regional Office for Africa and will be available by 15 February 2010. A limited number of copies of the book will be distributed free of charge throughout Africa, particularly to national and institutional libraries on the continent. Personal or additional copies may be purchased from the Regional Office. The special price for this book is US$ 40 or ZAR 300. All enquires concerning the purchase and postage of the book should be directed to Bongani Mahlalela, Tel: +27 12 481 4143. Download an outline of the contents
Update on the progress in implementation of the ICSU ROA science programmes
The update document shows the present status of the projects. In addition to these, ICSU ROA is developing parallel research projects and programmes with some other partners on the continent.
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Professor Aderemi Oluyomi Kuku awarded the Nigerian National Merit Award
Professor Aderemi Oluyomi Kuku has been awarded the Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA). This award is awarded to deserving Nigerian citizens for outstanding intellectual and academic achievements in the field of science, medicine, engineering / technology and the humanities. For more information please see the abridged CV for Professor Kuku
TWAS Research Professors in least developed countries (LDC's) programme
This programme is aimed at providing institutions and research groups located in LDC’s with the opportunity to establish long – term links with TWAS members to assist in research activities and advanced training and so help to develop local scientific capacity. Detailed information on this programme can be obtained from the TWAS webpage: www.twas.org by clicking on programmes and then on exchange. View more information
Implementation of ICSU ROA Science Plans and the ICSU Strategic Plan
2006-11
ICSU Regional Office for Africa (ICSU ROA) has published and widely disseminated its four science plans and is now in the implementation phase. There are four science plans and concomitant projects that are being developed, some are at a completion stage. ICSU ROA continues building up its database of experts (including experts from the ICSU family and the African Diaspora) for the implementation of the projects being developed from the science plans. Interested individuals, organisations, institutions and companies should register their interests of involvement as follows:
Climate Change & Energy projects: Dr Daniel Nyanganyura
Hazards & Health projects: Dr Achuo Enow
Download the ICSU ROA Science Plans and project summaries
Sustainable Energy: Science Plan | Project Summary
Natural/Human-induced Hazards/Disasters: Science Plan | Project Summary
Health and Human Well-being: Science Plan | Project Summary
Global Environmental Change: Science Plan | Project Summary
Proposals invited for high-level conferences
The European Science Foundation (ESF) invites scientists to submit proposals for high-level conferences to take place in 2011 within the framework of its research conference scheme. Download the announcement
ICSU RCA Membership
The attached document indicates the current status of the composition of the ICSU Regional Committee for Africa (ICSU RCA). The appropriate regions of Africa will be approached to make nominations of 4 new members (for 2010-13 tenure) in the very near future.
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Science Plan implementation
The summary of the project proposals that have been developed and/or are being developed from the 4 published science plans of the ICSU Regional Office for Africa (ICSU ROA) are available. The implementation of the developed projects will commence in 2009, and you and your institution/company are invited to be one of the implementers of these projects in Africa. Download the implementation document in pdf format
Global NanoTech-STEM Initiative, K-Career
A self-explanatory document on the Global Initiative to train the next generation of scientists, engineers, educators, executives and entrepreneurs from underserved communities, including those in Africa is now available. Please submit a short, informative and competitive profile of your Organization, School, College, University, etc, if you would like to be considered as an Implementer in Africa. Download the plan in pdf format
 Science and Technology provides the foundation for innovation and technological development, which will have a significant impact in the socio-economic development of Africa. Accelerating growth in Science and Technology requires collaboration, partnership and networking of all stakeholders. It is vital to mobilize and engage with the African Diaspora in this sector, (as one of the major stakeholders) and to enable this process, the International Council for Science Regional Office for Africa (ICSU ROA) and National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa awarded AfricaRecruit the Africa Diaspora Brain- Gain project. Please click on the icon to find out more about this Project.
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