science diplomacy

At the AAAS-TWAS course on science diplomacy, participants from many nations collaborated on projects ranging from transboundary river management to PhD education.

Scientists and diplomats from 32 nations met at TWAS to develop understanding and skills that could help them lead science diplomacy efforts at home

Anthony “Bud” Rock, a veteran U.S. diplomat, provided participants in the AAAS-TWAS science diplomacy course a vivid way think about S&T cooperation

As an astronaut, doctor and teacher, David Hilmers has spent a career merging science and diplomacy – and working to improve people's lives.

Sscientists, diplomats from 32 countries convene in Trieste for the first ever AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy

During Africa-Italy Day in Rome, the Benin mathematician and policy leader was honoured for lifetime achievement in building African science

Even small nations can use science diplomacy to build connections with the global research community, says Vaughan C. Turekian, director of the AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy.

The event will be held in Trieste from 7 to 13 May 2014. Deadline for applications: 20 February 2014.

The one-week course will take place in Trieste, Italy, from 8 to 13 June 2014. Deadline for applications: 7 March 2014

TWAS is inviting innovative young scientists, policymakers and diplomats from the developing world to apply to attend a science diplomacy workshop in December