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AAS Fellow Romain Murenzi Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
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2026-10-15
AAS Fellow Romain Murenzi Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) congratulates AAS Fellow Prof. Romain Murenzi on his election as a Fellow of the...
AAS Fellow Sir Cato T. Laurencin Recognised by Africa Giant for Pioneering the HEAL Project
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2026-10-09
AAS Fellow Sir Cato T. Laurencin Recognised by Africa Giant for Pioneering the HEAL Project
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) proudly celebrates Sir Cato T. Laurencin, a distinguished surgeon-scientist, engineer and Fellow of the...
AAS Presidential Lecture calls for stronger links between climate science and health preparedness
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2026-09-30
AAS Presidential Lecture calls for stronger links between climate science and health preparedness
Experts highlight the need for early warning, resilient health systems and practical action as Africa faces growing climate and disease...
AAS Fellow Professor Desta Mebratu Elected Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
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2026-09-28
AAS Fellow Professor Desta Mebratu Elected Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) congratulates AAS Fellow Professor Desta Mebratu (FAAS) on his election as an Honorary Fellow...
African Planet Prize 2026 submission deadline extended to 9 October 2026
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2026-09-23
African Planet Prize 2026 submission deadline extended to 9 October 2026
2026 submission deadline extended to 9 October 2026
Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific Discovery and/or Technological Innovation 2026
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2026-09-22
Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific Discovery and/or Technological Innovation 2026
The Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific Discovery and/or Technological Innovation is intended to reward and honor African scientists who have...
AAS launches committee to shape a new journal for African science
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2026-09-18
AAS launches committee to shape a new journal for African science
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has launched the Editorial Board/Planning Committee that will guide the establishment of its proposed...
AAS brings African cancer research priorities into the policy and investment debate
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2026-09-11
AAS brings African cancer research priorities into the policy and investment debate
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) brought scientists and partners together in Nairobi to advance an African-led cancer research agenda,...
Malawi showcase connects mental health research with education and policy
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2026-09-05
Malawi showcase connects mental health research with education and policy
African and European partners bring researchers and policymakers together to explore how locally led science can strengthen mental wellbeing and...
Survey aims to understand Africa’s research integrity needs
media article
2026-08-27
Survey aims to understand Africa’s research integrity needs
Research integrity is the focus of a continent-wide survey that aims to understand better how researchers in Africa experience integrity...
AAS Affiliate Professor Tricia Naicker Honoured with Distinguished Young Woman Researcher Award
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2026-08-21
AAS Affiliate Professor Tricia Naicker Honoured with Distinguished Young Woman Researcher Award
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) congratulates Professor Tricia Naicker, AAS Affiliate and current director of the Catalysis and Peptide...
Springer Nature and leading African academies launch first pan-African research integrity survey
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2026-08-20
Springer Nature and leading African academies launch first pan-African research integrity survey
Springer Nature, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the Academy of Science of South Africa have launched the first...

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