It was over half a century ago that humanity’s view of itself was transformed by the breath-taking photographs of earth taken from outer space. They brought home to us not only earth’s ethereal beauty but also its fragility in the vast expanse of the cosmos. Twenty years on, world leaders put their heads together to…
In continuation to our ELECTROPHILE’22, a symposium on Inter-departmental competition, students from Department of Chemistry SF, voluntarily organize ELECTROPHILE’23, for the second year, with the the guidance of staff members. The Inter-departmental competition like Oral Presentation, Molecular Quest, QuiZinc and Snapshot Science are based on the SDG goals and the role of basic sciences in…
The Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT) serves as an apex national body of chemistry educators to promote excellence in chemistry education. It has been a major source of strength and support for the association, forging strong partnerships between academia, industry, and research centres for mutual benefit at regional and national level. The ACT has a…
The year 2022-23 is the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD) designated by the United Nations. Domestic and international discussions are actively underway on the role of basic sciences in contributing to the development of a sustainable society. In this session, Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and…
Today, nanotechnology is among the most important and powerful tools for a fast and sustainable development with an enormous impact in many different fields. The need of exchanging ideas and experiences is behind NanoInnovation, a well-established point of reference for the national and international community active in the field of nanotechnology and related applications. The…
What role does science play in helping humanity navigate major challenges? How can we leverage basic science research in a way that maximizes benefit for humankind and advances progress for all? To answer these questions, the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD) encourages exchanges between scientists and groups from a wide range…
Comprendre les changements globaux, affronter les défis de leurs impacts, explorer les scénarios d’un monde futur sont depuis toujours dans les priorités de la recherche scientifique. Avec l’objectif d’impliquer toutes les disciplines et d’associer tous les acteurs et porteurs d’enjeux à la discussion scientifique, le CNRS et France Universités organisent cette année des rencontres sur…
Scientific Conference – Strategy Session is held to bring together representatives of stakeholders to analyze and assess the current situation, identify problems, develop solutions and a common vision for the development of research on snow cover, precipitation and aerosols. The conference will contribute to the creation of a new scientific and discussion platform in the…
Wiley and the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS) co-organize the Wiley-ICCAS Frontiers in Materials Chemistry Forum, which will focus on the frontiers of the discipline and hold exciting presentations on eight topics, including: – green chemistry; – energy storage materials and technologies; – surface interface chemistry and advanced devices; – synthesis and…
La journée interroge la situation des sciences fondamentales dans le contexte du développement soutenable : fertilisations croisées, nouvelle dimension de l’éthique, soutenabilité des actions de recherche. Articulation entre savoirs fondamentaux et soutenabilité, éthique scientifique à l’heure de la crise écologique, pratiques de la recherche seront discutés sous forme d’interventions et de tables rondes de scientifiques…
