Science Journalists – Apply now for travel grants to the World Science Forum South Africa!

Science Journalists – Apply now for travel grants to the World Science Forum South Africa!

Open Call for Applications For the first time, the World Science Forum will be taking place in South Africa! One of WSF2022’s main objectives is to support the profession of science journalism, particularly in the ‘global south’. The Office of the Chief Scientist of Quebec, the Fonds de Recherche du Québec, the South African Department of…

Policy Strategies for a Knowledge-based Economy – Dr Teguh Rahardjo

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…

Winners of Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2022

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…

Planetary Health: Addressing climate, health and equity together – Dr Montira Pongsiri

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…

INGSA honours the life and work of Mr Koji Omi

INGSA honours the life and work of Mr Koji Omi

Everyone at INGSA is saddened to hear of the passing of Koji Omi, Founding Chairman of the highly-respected STS Forum, Kyoto. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues. As a former Minister of Finance and former Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, Omi-san realised that science and technology were…

Oficina C: la Oficina de Ciencia y Tecnología del Congreso de España, lanza una iniciativa de vinculación entre ciencia y política.

Oficina C: la Oficina de Ciencia y Tecnología del Congreso de España, lanza una iniciativa de vinculación entre ciencia y política.

Oficina C es la nueva Oficina de Ciencia y Tecnología que presta servicios al Congreso de Diputados de España. Ha sido creada para recopilar evidencia científica y tecnológica existente sobre temas de interés del Congreso y organizar actividades que fomenten el diálogo entre la comunidad científica, los Diputados y la sociedad. Su objetivo es contribuir…

Bridging the science-policy gap means gains for everyone – Prof Yongyuth Yuthavong

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…

Elsevier releases Monkeypox Information Centre – Portal for research on virus

Elsevier releases Monkeypox Information Centre – Portal for research on virus

As part of it’s contribution to the COVID pandemic, Elsevier provided a portal to research and information on the novel coronavirus. With the new monkeypox virus becoming a public health emergency of international concern, the publisher has created a new public repository of information providing various resources for clinicians, researchers and public health officials. All…

Announcement of Winners – 2021 Call for Academic and Technical papers on science advice in emergencies

Announcement of Winners – 2021 Call for Academic and Technical papers on science advice in emergencies

The Africa Chapter of INGSA thanks all those who responded to the 2021 INGSA-Africa – 2021 Call for Academic and Technical papers on science advice in emergencies. The six papers submitted showed varying degrees of quality and content. Making a final decision on the winners was therefore not so easy. INGSA-Africa has the pleasure in announcing the…

Collaboration and innovation to overcome COVID-19 challenges – Dr Ir Siti Hamisah Tapsir

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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