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ISC Releases Reports on Future of Scientific Publishing
The International Science Council (ISC) has released two discussion papers produced by the Steering Group of its “The Future of Scientific Publishing” project: Paper One “The Key Principles to Scientific Publishing” Paper Two “The Case for Reform of Scientific...
AASSREC and GDN Launch Transformative Initiative to Elevate Social Sciences in the Indo-Pacific
The Association of Asian Social Science Research Councils (AASSREC) and the Global Development Network (GDN) are proud to announce the commencement of the 'Boosting Social Sciences and their Contribution to Better Lives across the Indo-Pacific' program, generously...
Propose your Side Event to UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education
UNESCO will convene the World Conference on Culture and Arts Education from 13 to 15 February 2024, at the Ministerial level, with the view of adopting a global framework on Culture and Arts Education. Hosted in Abu Dhabi by the United Arab Emirates, the World...
NSF Rejuvenates Work on Social Sciences
The National Science Foundation (NSF), Sri Lanka, is pleased to announce that the new committee appointed to work on social sciences will commence its activities in November 2023. The committee is equipped with a pool of experts in diverse social science disciplines...
History made as Pacific scholars vote to establish Pacific Academy
In a truly historic day, more than 60 Pacific scholars from across the Pacific Island nations overwhelmingly agreed to establish a Pacific academy of sciences and humanities at a gathering in Apia, Samoa on 24 and 25 October. AASSREC was represented at the meeting by...
Global Knowledge Dialogue for Asia and the Pacific rallies ISC Members around planetary health
Participants from 31 countries, including representatives from several AASSREC member organisations, came together in Kuala Lumpur on 6 October for the International Science Council (ISC) Global Knowledge Dialogue for Asia and the Pacific. Jointly hosted by the...
Call for Nominations for AASSREC Policy & Strategy Committee
AASSREC is seeking nominations of suitably qualified experts for membership of its newly established Policy and Strategy Committee. The Committee will provide the AASSREC Executive Council with expert advice and guidance with respect to the development and oversight...
Call for Applications: Publication Incentive Grants for Journal of Pacific History
The Journal of Pacific History Inc. invites qualified persons to apply for a Publication Incentive grant. These competitive grants are offered to help support early career Pacific historians to prepare articles for submission to the Journal of Pacific History. See...
XIV International Meeting of Economists on Globalization and Development Problems
Economists in the Asia Pacific region are invited to participate in the XIV International Meeting of Economists on Globalization and Development Problems to be held in Havana, Cuba from 14-17 November 2023. The main objective of this international academic event is...
Call for Nominations: Advisory Council for ISC Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific”
The ISC is seeking nominations for candidates to sit on the Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific Advisory Council. Members of the Advisory Council will support the engagement with subregional ISC Members, contribute to articulating regional priorities, and...