Leiden is ‘2022 European City of Science’
Every two years, EuroScience in Strasbourg awards the title of ‘European City of Science’ to a new city in Europe. This year, Leiden will be the Dutch stage of the European scientific world.
ISP schedules #IYBSSD webinars in April, May, June
Scheduled for 26 April, 17 May and 14 June 2022 are webinars hash-tagging the ‘International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development’. They are organized by the International Science Programme (ISP).
Polish conference for “Climate Change – Science & Society”
The 5th edition of the ‘Polish Scientific Networks’ holding at Wrocklaw University, between June 3 – 5, is the occasion to present the latest data on how climate changes impact both environment and society, and how best to respond to them.
Israeli scientists get $300,000 for winning ‘Blavatnik Awards’
Three young Israeli scientists will each receive US$100,000 for their groundbreaking research after emerging as laureates of the ”2022 Blavatnik Awards’.
In Global South, millions at risk over early warning system
In a recently-published study, scientists warned that millions of lives are at risk in climate-vulnerable communities, due to lack of early warning systems for extreme weather conditions.
Entries for ‘IUPAP 100 Photo Contest’ close April 14
This IUPAP event celebrates the beauty of physics and the fun encountered in its practice. As such, professional and amateur photographers, science students and researchers are invited to participate in the contest.
Academy to build ‘Science City’ in Russia
The Russian Academy of Sciences has signed an agreement with the Government of Sverdlovsk region to build a ‘Science City’ in Yekaterinburg, reports Abdulsalam MAHMUD.
IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 11 (Innovation Fairs in Canary)
Between 21st and 27th of April 2022, Canary Islands will be agog when a spectacular ‘Mini Science and Innovation Fairs’, organized by the country’s Ministry of Economy, Knowledge and Employment, takes centre stage.
Policymakers urged to adopt new approaches for global crises
International land use scientists have urged policymakers to develop new approaches in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and other global crises.
IFS ‘Women in Science Public Contact List’ launched
The International Foundation for Science (IFS) ‘Women in Science Public Contact’ list has been launched as part of commemorating this year’s ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’.
