Twas in Action

At the opening ceremony of the 28th TWAS General Meeting, political and scientific leaders praised TWAS as a leader on key global issues.

Five women scientists from Bangladesh, Bolivia, The Gambia, Nepal and Palestine are recognized for their accomplishments in biology.

Using bacterial viruses to kill aggressive microbes, Kenyan scientist Atunga Nyachieo hopes to find a strategy against dangerous antibiotic-resistant microbes.

Climate change is a threat to the Pacific island nation of Kiribati. Christine Greene, a Kiribati diplomat, sees solutions in science.

Palestinian TWAS Fellow and materials scientist Hala J. El-Khozondar delivered a TWAS Medal Lecture

Stem cells offer unprecedented chances for vision restoration, scientists reported at TWAS's 28th General Meeting in Trieste, Italy.

Poor food quality and scarcity of calories call for actions at a global level, scientists say at the TWAS General Meeting in Trieste.

At the General Meeting, TWAS Young Affiliates showed their concern for the environment through research and projects with high local impact.

TWAS and SRMGI announce the first eight SRM geoengineering research groups from the Global South awarded as part of the DECIMALS Fund.

Hassan issued the following statement on 28 November 2018, after his election at the 28th TWAS General Meeting and 14th General Conference in Trieste, Italy.