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he Morocco pavilion at Expo 2020 merges classic and the contemporary, taking inspiration from the country’s ancient villages by using rammed earth construction. “It’s about taking ancient techniques and giving them a contemporary presence,” says architect Tarik Oualalou. World Expos have long been a playground for architects and inventors to showcase their vision for the future, and this year’s is no different. Expo 2020 Dubai, which opened its gates in October after being delayed by the pandemic, has a central … Continue reading “MOROCCO’S PAVILION SHOWCASES AN ANCIENT ALTERNATIVE TO CONCRETE AT EXPO 2020 DUBAI”

Members of International Science Council commit to work for change in scientific publishing, and endorse eight principles for reform As the 2021 Open Access week begins, the scientific community as represented by the International Science Council’s members has approved a resolution committing to work to reform scholarly publishing, and to endorse eight fundamental principles for scientific publishing that contributes to the advancement of science as a global public good. The international scientific community, as represented by the membership of the … Continue reading “MEMBERS OF ISC COMMIT TO WORK FOR CHANGE IN SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING”

Peter Gluckman, an internationally recognized biomedical scientist and former Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and recently retired chair of the International network for Government Science Advice, becomes President of the International Science Council. Motoko Kotani becomes President-Elect.  Peter Gluckman has become President of the International Science Council (ISC), taking up the position as head of the ISC’s Governing Board for a three year mandate. Gluckman assumes leadership of the Council from outgoing President Daya Reddy, who … Continue reading “SIR PETER GLUCKMAN, BECOMES PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL”

The Executive Secretary CTBTO paid a courtesy call to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education Prof. George Maghoha who was represented by the Principal Secretary, State Department of University Education and Research (SDUER), Amb. Simon Nabukwesi. The Executive Secretary held fruitful discussions with the PS that touched on the important role Kenya is playing in keeping the world safe from nuclear tests by hosting two International Monitoring Systems (IMS) stations, one using infrasound technology (IS32) at Karura forest and the … Continue reading “THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (CTBTO) DR. ROBERT FLOYD VISITS THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION HQs”

The National Commission for Science and Technology and Innovation (NACOST) successfully conducted a two-day virtual training/sensitization on STI mainstreaming indicator training for MDAs. These included Research Institutions, Regulating Agencies, Ministries and State Departments, Universities, University Colleges and other colleges, TVETS and MDAs with distinct research and technology development centres/units/activities/budget. The overall objective of the sensitization was to prepare MDAs to effectively implement and report on STI Mainstreaming indicator for the 2021-22 FY.  

Kenyan universities will now find it easy to forge international partnerships, secure research funding and also improve their rankings after the country joined Governing Board of International Science Council (ISC). National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) Chief Executive Walter Oyawa has been elected to sit on the crucial organ, opening doors for global partnerships for local institutions and experts. ISC is an international non-governmental organisation that works to provide a global voice for science. It works at the … Continue reading “KENYAN SCHOLAR ELECTED TO GOVERNING BOARD OF GLOBAL SCIENCE COUNCIL”

In order to conduct research in Africa—and to regulate and ensure quality in the science, technology, and innovation sector—every researcher must obtain a government license. To support this requirement, the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) provides research licensing, registration of research institutions in Kenya, and accreditation of research institutions. With such a diverse and complex mission, both NACOSTI and African researchers face many challenges. Navigating a challenging ecosystem Before integrating with ORCID, researchers were juggling numerous profile … Continue reading “NACOSTI SUCCESS STORY – ORCID”

Hon. Lesuuda Naisula paid a courtesy call to Prof. Walter O. Oyawa, Director General, NACOSTI, on Monday, 18th October 2021

In the run up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published a comprehensive report setting out how nuclear techniques can help the world adapt to a changing climate and become more resilient to extreme weather events. The new publication Nuclear Science and Technology for Climate Adaptation and Resilience offers case studies of IAEA supported projects in countries where nuclear techniques are used to tackle climate related food, water and marine challenges. It … Continue reading “IAEA ISSUES REPORT ON THE ROLE OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION”

New Governing Board elected to provide scientific and strategic leadership to the International Science Council. A new Governing Board has been appointed to lead the International Science Council, an international non-governmental organization that works to provide a global voice for science in the coming three years. . The Governing Board is a central decision-making body of the Council, which was formed in 2018 by the merger of the International Council of Science (ICSU), representing the natural sciences, and the International … Continue reading “NACOSTI DG APPOINTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL”