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INGSA-Asia Co-Hosts International Conference on Science Diplomacy for Regional Prosperity in ASEAN
ByINGSA-Asia 8 September 202514 September 2025

Read the conference proceedings here and conference outcomes here. INGSA-Asia was honoured to support the International Conference on Science Diplomacy for Regional Prosperity in ASEAN, held on 6–7 August 2025 at the MIGHT Partnership Hub in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Jointly organised with the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and UCSI University’s International Institute of…

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Applications Open Now: Seeds of Science, Asia 2025
ByINGSA-Asia 4 July 202510 July 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
ByINGSA-Asia 14 February 202520 March 2025

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’
ByINGSA-Asia 14 February 202520 March 2025

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
ByINGSA-Asia 14 February 202520 March 2025

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
ByINGSA-Asia 17 December 202417 December 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
ByINGSA-Asia 25 November 202419 March 2025

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
ByINGSA-Asia 1 August 20241 August 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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New Report: Zoonotic Transmission in SE Asia – INGSA-Asia and NASEM
ByGrant Mills 23 July 202430 July 2024

INGSA-Asia and NASEM have just published an important Guidebook on best practice in countering Zoonotic Spillover of High-Consequence Pathogens in SE Asia.

Get the guidebook and supporting resources now…

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INGSA-Asia team attends the INGSA2024 Conference in Kigali, Rwanda
ByINGSA-Asia 29 May 202419 March 2025

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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