• The Ninth International Biennial Conference BioVisionAlexandria (BVA) 2018
• TWAS Arab Regional Prize 2018 in Science Diplomacy
• TWAS Arab Young Affiliates 2018–2022
• TWAS Research and Advanced Training Fellowship: 2018 Call for Applications

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) organized its ninth International Biennial Conference, BioVisionAlexandria (BVA) 2018, in partnership with the World Life Science Forum. The conference took place at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt, during the period from the 20th to the 22nd of April 2018. The theme of BVA 2018 was “New Life Sciences: Towards SDGs”.

The conference highlighted the important role science plays with regards to achieving SDGs, a topic which interests many international scientists, politicians and decision-makers, because these goals are a reflection of the needs of both the developing and the developed nations.

 This year, BioVisionAlexandria conference 2018 was a unique opportunity, gathering more than 2,500 participants mostly university students, academia, and around 109 speakers from the four corners of the globe including; eminent scientists, ministers, and industry representatives.

The BioVisionAlexandria (BVA) 2018 organizers invited young researchers to present their research work during the Poster Session at BioVisionAlexandria 2018 international conference. A total of 48 posters were presented from different institutions addressing related research subject(s) in Health, Environment or Agriculture, in response to SDGs.

 The BA organized a major fair entitled “BioFair@BioVisionAlexandria 2018”. The fair allowed the development of a new business, revisited existing customers, strengthened the relationship with them for future expansion. BioFair@BioVisionAlexandria was an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues, shared knowledge, and created productive networks.

TWAS/BVA.NXT 2018 was organized for the fifth time in the BA. It was held under the theme “Science Diplomacy: Voices of the South”. It brought together experts and academics along with 29 young promising scientists from the south where they explored science diplomacy role in the developing countries. The event provided young scientists the opportunity to meet policy makers and diplomats from around the world to discuss the possible ways of cross-border collaborations and partnerships to improve science and relationships between nations.

Get more highlights of the conference by checking the photo gallery:

https://www.bibalex.org/bva2018/Gallery/Gallery.aspx

 The event Talks are available through the following link:

https://www.bibalex.org/bva2018/speakers/speakers.aspx

 Also check BVA2018 news in the media through the following link:

https://www.bibalex.org/bva2018/Home/StaticPage.aspx?page=1004

Deadline for nominations is extended to Sunday, 15 July 2018.

The TWAS Arab Regional Prize 2018 for Science Diplomacy will honor teams who have collaborated on a transboundary research project contributing to, or made possible by, good international relations. The aim is to introduce the term “Science Diplomacy” to both the research and diplomatic communities in developing countries.

The focus on successful regional technical and research cooperation is seen as a way of building trust between the various stakeholders.

Each TWAS Regional Prize winner(s) will receive a USD 3,000 cash award.

For additional information, and to download the nomination form, please visit the link: TWAS Arab Regional Prize.

Female scientists nominations are particularly encouraged.

 Note: Self nominations are not included.

Nomination Deadline is extended to: 15 July 2018 

Every year, each of the five TWAS Regional Partners select up to five scientists under the age of 40 years to be “TWAS Young Affiliates” for a period of five years. During their tenure, affiliates are invited to participate in TWAS general meetings and conferences. This program, which began in 2007, seeks to identify the best young scientists in each region of the developing world and provide them with opportunities to network with one another, with TWAS Fellows, and to attend international conferences and other events for young scientists. Note: Self-nominations are not allowed. Female scientists nominations are particularly encouraged. For additional information about the eligibility criteria and for online nominations, please visit the link: 

TWAS Arab Young Affiliates for 2018.

Deadline: Monday, 1 October 2018.

TWAS, the World Academy of Sciences for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries, is now accepting applications for the TWAS Research and Advanced Training Fellowship programme. The fellowships are offered to scientists from developing countries, and are tenable at centers of excellence in various developing countries. Eligible fields include one or more of the following: agricultural and biological sciences, medical and health sciences, chemistry, engineering, astronomy, space and earth sciences, mathematics and physics. Please visit the link for the latest information regarding the above programme, including eligibility criteria, guidelines and online application. Female scientists nominations are specifically encouraged.