• BioVisionAlexandria 2016
• Micro Research Grants Program for Egyptian School Students
• TWAS-ARO Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize 2015
• TWAS/BioVisionAlexandria.Nxt 2016
• "Green Economy: A Road Map for Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction in the Arab Region" Conference

  BioVisionAlexandria 2016

12–14 April 2016

It is our pleasure to announce that the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing its eighth International Biennial Conference, BioVisionAlexandria (BVA) 2016, 12–14 April 2016, Alexandria, Egypt in partnership with World Life Science Forum, BV Lyon.

Today, innovation in science and technology is moving fast and in diverse directions. One research carries hopes and benefits, while another brings along risks and dangers. Today, we need to emphasize the potentials of research and science, and discuss the ethical responsibilities of research management and their outcome. Together, we will delve into the road ahead to perceive the opportunities, benefits, and controversial threats it hides for us. Together, we will use research and science for the benefit of our world as well as discover solutions for the challenges and obstacles we may face.

The theme of BVA 2016 will be New Life Sciences: “The Road Ahead” where we will be exploring the way ahead to make the best out of scientific research and innovation with minimal pitfalls possible.

As usual, we aim at gathering distinguished Nobel Laureates, leaders in science, industry, society, policy-making, media and civil society to explore the different ways in which life sciences can help meet the challenges facing us now.

Registration is now open  

Stay tuned to our website, Facebook and Twitter feeds for registration and conference updates!

Conference official website: http://www.bibalex.org/bva2016

Micro Research Grants Program for Egyptian School Students

Center for Special Studies and Programs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina offers a number of micro research grants for Egyptian school students seeking funds to finance innovative ideas in one of the following categories:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Environmental studies
• Information Technology
• Materials Science
• Physics

Eligibility and Deadlines

§  Students must have idea for an invention that can be executed, developed, and improved upon.

§  Students must be enrolled in an Egyptian public or a private school.

§  Students must have a mentor for their project.

§  Students can submit an individual project or be part of a team project. Teams can be no larger than four students.

§  Application forms and required documents are to be completed and sent to the following e-mail: mrg.cssp@bibalex.org

For more information about Micro Research Grants please check: www.bibalex.org/cssp/mrg

TWAS-ARO Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize 2015

“The Use of Light-Based Technologies for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region”

Deadline for Application:  10 October 2015

In celebration of the International Year of Light (UNESCO 2015), the  TWAS-ARO chose the theme of “The Use of Light-Based Technologies for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region” for the Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize 2015.

The prize Will be awarded to a young Arab scientist who contributed to the development of the Arab world by providing solutions to global challenges in Agriculture, Environment, Health, Socioeconomic and Energy.

The value of the prize is 3,000 USD.

N.B: Self-nominations are not valid.

For more information about the prize criteria and to apply for this prize, please visit: http://www.bibalex.org/TWAS-ARO/Prize/Details.aspx?prizeID=24

TWAS/BioVisionAlexandria.Nxt 2016

10 – 11 April 2016

Call for applications

Deadline for applications: 1 January 2016.

TWAS/BVA.NXT 2016 will be held under the theme “Research Ethics and Social Responsibility”. It intends to explore research ethics in the developing world, and highlight its importance for society. It will also identify researchers’ responsibilities to overcome obstacles in developing countries using quality controlled and high standard research.

TWAS/BVA.NXT 2016 participants will be offered the opportunity to meet other young scientists and professionals from different parts of the world. This will allow them to share their views regarding the status, obstacles and concerns of ethical research in developing countries.

They will also be offered the chance to discuss different problems regarding marketing of ideas, tools for efficient patent searches and Intellectual Property Rights. The best ten young scientists will have the opportunity to present their innovative ideas and their impact on the development of societies.

Furthermore, the young scientists will be invited to participate in BioVisionAlexandria Conference.

Priority will be given to the best innovative research, and to research papers that meet the needs of the society.

To apply to the TWAS/BVA.NXT 2016, please visit: http://www.bibalex.org/bva2016/NextRegistration/RegistrationForm.aspx?m=7.

For more information about the conference, please check: http://www.bibalex.org/bva2016/Home/StaticPage.aspx?page=61&m=7.

“Green Economy: A Road Map for Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction in the Arab Region” Conference

16 – 17 December 2015

Deadline for Registration: 25 November 2015

The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries' Arab Regional Office (TWAS-ARO) will hold its 11th Annual Meeting, 16-17 December 2015, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. On the occasion of its annual meeting, an inter-disciplinary forum on green economy will be held titled: Green Economy: A Road Map for Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction in the Arab Region.

This forum intends to bring together TWAS-ARO members and young affiliates, along with other distinguished speakers, to discuss the implementation of Green Economy to overcome the barriers faced by the society especially the developing ones.  It will also address how the Green Economy improves the human wellbeing while saving environmental risks and ecological scarcities.

TWAS-ARO is continuing its support for young Arab researchers by holding a poster session, to showcase their researches. TWAS-ARO will sponsor 10 outstanding young researchers, from different Arab countries, to present their projects on the use of green economy to maintain sustainable development.

For more information about the conference and for registration, please visit: https://www.bibalex.org/cssp/Event/Event.aspx?ID=2276