Twas in Action 02 July 2019 IsDB, TWAS launch ambitious initiatives The call is open for new grants and postdoc fellowships for scientists in Islamic countries who are working in fields of sustainability. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 30 April 2019 Murenzi honoured in South Africa The TWAS executive director received an honourary PhD from the University of Johannesburg for his contributions to science and science education. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 14 March 2018 TWAS launches online directory The digital yearbook shows the scientific breadth and strength of the Academy's global Fellows and Young Affiliate networks. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 01 September 2017 Murenzi returns as TWAS director After 14 months as a science policy executive at UNESCO, Romain Murenzi returns to a post he held for five years. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 12 July 2016 Learning science diplomacy Biodiversity, international cooperation, and a role-playing exercise are core elements in the 3rd AAAS-TWAS workshop on science diplomacy. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 30 June 2016 Hassan to serve as interim TWAS director Mohamed H.A. Hassan, who led the TWAS secretariat for 26 years, returns to guide the Academy through a leadership transition. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 02 June 2016 UN board urges science for development At a high-level meeting in Italy, the UN Scientific Advisory Board advanced recommendations on climate, food and health. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 15 April 2016 I grant che costruiscono la carriera Oltre 40 ricercatori del Sud del mondo, assegnatari di un TWAS research grant, saranno a Trieste dal 18 al 22 aprile per raccontare come un finanziamento ad hoc può generare risultati di valore. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 13 April 2016 TWAS grant winners convene in Italy TWAS research grantees from 26 developing nations are convening in Trieste, Italy, to explore the impact of this pioneering programme. > SEE MORE
Twas in Action 13 April 2016 Murenzi named to key policy post at UNESCO TWAS Executive Director Romain Murenzi will be director of UNESCO’s Division of Science Policy and Capacity Building, effective 1 June. > SEE MORE