09 May 2022
To honor this important work, the Falling Walls Foundation is looking for scientists and leaders in their respective fields (as outlined below), whose groundbreaking work contributes towards solving the world’s biggest challenges to participate in our Global Call for nominations. Leading academics and academic institutions, universities, research organisations, companies, private and public research centres, academies, research funders, foundations, and individuals can nominate the latest breakthroughs. Individuals are also welcome to nominate themselves or the work of fellow scientists that they highly value. The 10 categories include:
27 Apr 2022
On May 9th, 2022 at 8-10 am (EST), This online Meeting is held by TWAS Young Affiliates Network (TYAN) and hosted by Bibliotheca Alexandrina, through the TWAS Arab Regional Partner (TWAS-AREP).
21 Apr 2022
TWAS is a programme unit of UNESCO, and thanks to the generous contribution of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, The TWAS Research Grants programme in Basic Sciences was established in response to the needs of researchers in developing countries, particularly those attached to institutions that lack appropriate research facilities.
17 Apr 2022
The TWAS-Lenovo Science Award is one of the most prestigious honours given to scientists from the developing world. The Award, sponsored by Lenovo, has been established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by scientists living and working in the developing countries.
13 Apr 2022
COVID-19 continues to cause problems around the world. Countries that seemed to have brought the virus under control with various lockdowns are suffering new waves of infection. In addition, where the virus is spreading most rapidly, new variants continue to emerge, potentially threatening gains made via vaccination and other control measures.