• "Research Essentials, Advanced Technical Writing, and the Art of Debates" Workshop
• "Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development" Lecture
• "Research Planning and Management" Lecture
• Become a Volunteer at BioVisionAlexandria (BVA) 2016 Conference
• Green Economy: A Road Map for Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction in the Arab Region Conference
• Micro Research Grants Program
• GE-SEED - German Egyptian Mobility Program for Scientific Exchange and Excellence Development
• BioVisionAlexandria 2016
• TWAS/BioVisionAlexandria.Nxt 2016
• TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme: 2015 call for applications

 "Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development" Lecture 

The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) is organizing a lecture titled "Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development" on Tuesday, 22 December 2015.

The lecture will cover various types of renewable energy systems, the performance of existing systems, the impact of renewable energy on power grids, the societal and environmental impacts of renewable systems, and research and entrepreneurship opportunities.

The lecture will be given by Professor Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi, Emeritus Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, USA. The lecture is part of the Visiting Scholar Program (VSP).

Location: Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, Lecture Hall
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 noon

The lecture is free and open to the public.
Seats are limited.

To register and confirm your attendance, please visit: www.bibalex.org/cssp/RenewableEnergy

  "Research Planning and Management" Lecture

The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) is organizing a lecture titled "Research Planning and Management" on Tuesday, 22 December 2015.

Research and development in Egypt need to be revolutionized to provide sustainable economic growth for the country. The seminar addresses the key components of qualitative or deductive research. The talk will address key issues from the selection of research topics to the transfer of technology.

The lecture will be given by Professor Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi, Emeritus Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, USA. The lecture is part of the Visiting Scholar Program (VSP).

Location: Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, Lecture Hall
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm

The lecture is free and open to the public.
Seats are limited.

To register and confirm your attendance, please visit: www.bibalex.org/cssp/ResearchPlanning

We are seeking responsible volunteers to help run the BVA 2016 conference. We need volunteers to help assemble registration packets, register attendees, assist speakers, and in general be on hand to make things run smoothly. Please note that volunteers will be required to attend pre-event training.

If you are interested to get involve and want to be part of the BVA 2016 team, please fill out this application form and return it with a copy of your C.V before 10 November 2015 to: esraa.ragab@bibalex.org

Green Economy: A Road Map for Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction in the Arab Region Conference

16 – 17 December 2015

Deadline for Registration: 25 November 2015

The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries' Arab Regional Office (TWAS-ARO) will hold its 11th Annual Meeting, 16-17 December 2015, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. On the occasion of its annual meeting, an inter-disciplinary forum on green economy will be held titled: Green Economy: A Road Map for Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction in the Arab Region.

This forum intends to bring together TWAS-ARO members and young affiliates, along with other distinguished speakers, to discuss the implementation of Green Economy to overcome the barriers faced by the society especially the developing ones.  It will also address how the Green Economy improves the human wellbeing while saving environmental risks and ecological scarcities.

TWAS-ARO is continuing its support for young Arab researchers by holding a poster session, to showcase their researches. TWAS-ARO will sponsor 10 outstanding young researchers, from different Arab countries, to present their projects on the use of green economy to maintain sustainable development.

For more information about the conference and for registration, please visit: https://www.bibalex.org/cssp/Event/Event.aspx?ID=2276

Micro Research Grants Program for Egyptian school students

The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), Bibliotheca Alexandrina offers a number of Micro Research Grants (MRG) for Egyptian school students seeking funds to finance innovative ideas in one of the following categories:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Environmental studies
• Information Technology
• Materials Science
• Physics

Eligibility Criteria  

§  Students must have idea for an invention that can be executed, developed, and improved upon.

§  Students must be enrolled in an Egyptian public or private school.

§  Students must have a mentor for their project.

§  Student(s) can submit an individual or team project or be part of a team project. Team can be no larger than four students.

§  Application forms and required documents available on the following website www.bibalex.org/cssp/mrg are to be completed and sent before  30 November 2015 to the following e-mail: Mrg.cssp@bibalex.org

For more information, please visit: www.bibalex.org/cssp/mrg

GE-SEED - German Egyptian Mobility Program for Scientific Exchange and Excellence Development

Deadline for Application:  8 December 2015

The German Egyptian Mobility Program for Scientific Exchange and Excellence Development GE-SEED (formerly known as GESP) is a fund that supports the exchange of scientific visits between Egyptian and German research teams, with special emphasis on young scientists (Master and PhD students) and within the framework of a jointly submitted research project of a period up to two years.

This program is co-financed by the Science and Technology Development Fund in Egypt (STDF) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Germany.

For Egyptian Scientists

• The updated information sheet is available on the Science and Technology Development Fund website www.stdf.org.eg as well as on the DAAD website http://cairo.daad.de/en/scholarships/institutionalprogrammes/
• For inquiries please contact Ms. Heba Afifi GE-SEED@daadcairo.org

BioVisionAlexandria 2016

12–14 April 2016

It is our pleasure to announce that the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing its eighth International Biennial Conference, BioVisionAlexandria (BVA) 2016, 12–14 April 2016, Alexandria, Egypt in partnership with World Life Science Forum, BV Lyon.

Today, innovation in science and technology is moving fast and in diverse directions. One research carries hopes and benefits, while another brings along risks and dangers. Today, we need to emphasize the potentials of research and science, and discuss the ethical responsibilities of research management and their outcome. Together, we will delve into the road ahead to perceive the opportunities, benefits, and controversial threats it hides for us. Together, we will use research and science for the benefit of our world as well as discover solutions for the challenges and obstacles we may face.

The theme of BVA 2016 will be New Life Sciences: “The Road Ahead” where we will be exploring the way ahead to make the best out of scientific research and innovation with minimal pitfalls possible.

As usual, we aim at gathering distinguished Nobel Laureates, leaders in science, industry, society, policy-making, media and civil society to explore the different ways in which life sciences can help meet the challenges facing us now.

Registration is now open   

Stay tuned to our website, Facebook and Twitter feeds for registration and conference updates!

Conference official website: http://www.bibalex.org/bva2016

TWAS/BioVisionAlexandria.Nxt 2016

10 – 11 April 2016

Call for applications

Deadline for applications: 1 January 2016.

TWAS/BVA.NXT 2016 will be held under the theme “Research Ethics and Social Responsibility”. It intends to explore research ethics in the developing world, and highlight its importance for society. It will also identify researchers’ responsibilities to overcome obstacles in developing countries using quality controlled and high standard research.

TWAS/BVA.NXT 2016 participants will be offered the opportunity to meet other young scientists and professionals from different parts of the world. This will allow them to share their views regarding the status, obstacles and concerns of ethical research in developing countries.

They will also be offered the chance to discuss different problems regarding marketing of ideas, tools for efficient patent searches and Intellectual Property Rights. The best ten young scientists will have the opportunity to present their innovative ideas and their impact on the development of societies.

Furthermore, the young scientists will be invited to participate in BioVisionAlexandria Conference.

Priority will be given to the best innovative research, and to research papers that meet the needs of the society.

To apply to the TWAS/BVA.NXT 2016, please visit: http://www.bibalex.org/bva2016/NextRegistration/RegistrationForm.aspx?m=7.

For more information about the conference, please check: http://www.bibalex.org/bva2016/Home/StaticPage.aspx?page=61&m=7.

TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme: 2015 call for applications

The UNESCO-TWAS Associateship Scheme enables competent researchers from the developing countries to visit participating centres of excellence in the South for research collaboration. An associate is appointed for three years during which he/she can visit a selected centre twice for 2-3 months each time. Almost 300 centres participate in the scheme.

TWAS provides travel support for the associates and a contribution towards subsistence costs up to USD300 per month while living expenses are covered by the host centres.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree. Special consideration is given to scientists from isolated institutions in developing countries. Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information, please visit: https://www.bibalex.org/cssp/opportunities/opportunities.aspx#1