Days: 26-30 January 2025
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The General Assembly of the International Science Council (ISC) is an occasion for ISC Members and Affiliated Bodies, Fellows and partners from all domains of science and regions of the world to meet for cross-disciplinary, strategic discussions on challenges and priorities for international cooperation in science.
The 2025 ISC General Assembly will be hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of Oman, on 26–30 January 2025.
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is a member of the ISC and will participate in a plenary session on 28 January 2025 and will co-host a side event on 29 January 2025.
Session 1: Beyond borders: Science, public trust & multilateral policy
This plenary session will take place on 28 January 2025 from 16:00–17:30 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC), Exhibition Hall 1.
This session will debate science as a universal endeavour can be positive force to bridge across divides and foster trust and collective action on shared global challenges and set the scene for the ISC’s work in the years to come.
Chairs: Dr Peggy Oti-Boateng, Executive Director of AAS will co-chair this session alongside Dr Anna-Maria Arabia, Executive Director of the Australian Academy of Sciences.
Session 2: Rethinking Higher Education and Research Excellence in Africa for Impact
This session will take place on 29 January 2025 from 11:15 to 13:00 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC), Exhibition Hall 1.
This session aims to inspire transformative dialogue around higher education and research in Africa. It offers a unique opportunity for global stakeholders to exchange ideas, redefine research excellence, and contribute to Africa’s industrialization and sustainable growth.
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