INGSA-Asia News
The Asian Regional Chapter maintains an active calendar of events, workshops, and capacity building opportunities for member and science advice practitioners.
See below for information on upcoming opportunities and updates on past activities.
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Applications Open Now: Seeds of Science, Asia 2025
Apply now: https://council.science/our-work/seeds-of-science-asia/ We are pleased to announce that INGSA-Asia’s annual Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards program has now been rebranded to Seeds of Science, Asia! This rebrand marks a strategic evolution in our mission to empower local knowledge for policy, strengthen evidence-policy interfaces, and promote inclusive science advice across Asia’s diverse communities. This expanded…
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MIGHT, UCSI-IISDS Exchange MOU to Launch Collaborative Master’s Programme
In conjunction of the book launch on the 13th February 2025, UCSI and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake collaboration to develop a Joint Master’s Programme on Foresight. MIGHT serves as a think tank and provides strategic advisory in prospecting for and the promotion of…
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MIGHT, UCSI-IISDS Host High Level Dialogue on ‘Advising Government about Science’
In lieu of the book launch, a high-level dialogue themed ‘Advising Government about Science’ comprising of experts and long-standing professionals in their respective fields was held to highlight the increasingly crucial role of science diplomacy, and the integration of scientific reasoning in apolitical evidence-based policy making. Panelists were comprised of H. E. Karima El Korri…
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MIGHT, UCSI-IISDS Launch Book on Science Diplomacy in the Global South
On the 13th February 2025, the Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and the Institute of Science Diplomacy & Sustainability (IISDS) based at UCSI University launched a book titled ‘Science Diplomacy in the Global South’ at the MIGHT Partnership Hub in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The book, co-authored by Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid,…
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Winners of Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2024
INGSA-Asia and ISC RFP-AP would like to congratulate the winners of its Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2024 on their exemplary achievements. As part of this award, the winners will receive a seed grant worth up to AUD 10,000 as well as guidance and mentorship from a distinguished member of the INGSA-Asia Steering Committee to…
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INGSA-Asia Chair Attends World Science Forum at Budapest, Hungary
From 18 November – 23 November 2024, INGSA-Asia Chair, Prof Ts Dr Tan Wee Hoe attended the World Science Forum alongside scientists, policy makers and representatives of non-governmental organizations from various countries. The forum themed “The Science and Policy Interface at the time of Global Transformation” highlighted the role of science diplomacy in bridging the…
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Applications Open Now! INGSA-Asia Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2024
Building upon last year’s welcoming response, INGSA-Asia is now calling upon scientists, researchers, academics and practitioners across Asia to submit their proposals and applications for the INGSA-Asia Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2024. Award recipients will receive a seed grant worth up to AUD 10,000 to organise workshops which highlight the role of science advice…
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INGSA-Asia team attends the INGSA2024 Conference in Kigali, Rwanda
On the 30th April – 3rd May 2024, the INGSA-Asia team attended the 5th INGSA Conference which was held in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference titled “The Transformation Imperative: Expanded Evidence for Inclusive Policies in Diverse Contexts” was attended by the INGSA-Asia Chair, Prof Ts Dr Tan Wee Hoe, INGSA-Asia Regional Program Officer, Aishwuriya Kunashankar and…
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Winners of Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2023
INGSA-Asia would like to congratulate the winners of its Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2023 on their exemplary achievements. As part of this award, the winners will receive a seed grant worth CAD 1,000 as well as guidance and mentorship from a distinguished member of the INGSA-Asia Steering Committee to organise science advice workshops in…
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Policy Strategies for a Knowledge-based Economy – Dr Teguh Rahardjo
30th November 2022 Dr Teguh Rahardjo Southeast Asia Science Advice Network (SEA SAN) International Network for Governmental Science Advice The INGSA Southeast Asia Science Advice Network (SEA SAN) is pleased to share a Commentary by Dr Teguh Rahardjo, SEA SAN Council Member and Vice Executive Director of the Indonesian Science Fund (DIPI). This is based on his…
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Winners of Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2022
INGSA-Asia would like to congratulate the winners of its Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2022 on their exemplary achievements. As part of this award, the winners will receive a seed grant worth €1000 as well as guidance and mentorship from a distinguished member of the INGSA-Asia Steering Committee to organise science advice workshops in their…
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Planetary Health: Addressing climate, health and equity together – Dr Montira Pongsiri
In anticipation of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) which will happen from the 6 to 18 November in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt this year, the INGSA Southeast Asia Science Advice Network (SEA SAN) is pleased to share a Commentary by Dr Montira Pongsiri, SEA SAN Council Member and Senior Advisor on Climate and Health…
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Bridging the science-policy gap means gains for everyone – Prof Yongyuth Yuthavong
Bridging the science-policy gap means gains for everyone The INGSA Southeast Asia Science Advice Network (SEA SAN) is pleased to share a Commentary by Professor Yongyuth Yuthavong, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Former Minister of Science and Technology, Thailand. This is based on Professor Yuthavong’s Keynote Address to the Third Meeting of the SEA SAN themed ‘Bridging…
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Collaboration and innovation to overcome COVID-19 challenges – Dr Ir Siti Hamisah Tapsir
27th September 2021 Dr Ir Siti Hamisah Tapsir Southeast Asia Science Advice Network (SEA SAN) International Network for Government Science Advice The INGSA Southeast Asia Science Advice Network (SEA SAN) is pleased to share an Opinion Piece by Dr Ir Siti Hamisah Tapsir, SEA SAN Council Member and former Secretary General of the Ministry of Science, Technology…
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Winners of Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2021
INGSA-Asia would like to congratulate the winners of its Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2021 on their incredible achievements. As part of this award, the winners will receive a seed grant worth €500 as well as guidance and mentorship from a distinguished INGSA-Asia Steering Committee Member to organise science advice workshops in their home countries….
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Winners of INGSA-Asia Essay Contest 2020
INGSA-Asia would like to congratulate the winners of its essay contest themed “How is science advice used for the government in your country?” on their incredible achievements. The winning authors, who came from various countries across the region, were each awarded a Certificate of Distinction as well as a travel bursary worth 200 USD to an international…
