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The latest from the Academy
Leopoldina advising Namibia in founding an Academy of Sciences
Along with the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina is advising Namibia in founding its own Academy of Sciences. The Namibian academy is to provide scientifically founded advice for society and policymakers and represent the country in the international community of academies. A meeting with a delegation from Namibia and South Africa was held at the Leopoldina in Halle and Berlin from 12 to 15 July.
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Science Academies of G8 nations urge more funding for maternal and child health
The science academies of the G8 nations have issued a statement recommending that world leaders commit more funding to improve the health of women, newborns, and children, including expanding access to prenatal and obstetric care. In a separate statement, the academies urged greater support for science education and entrepreneurial training in Africa and other developing regions, noting that such efforts are essential to spur economic growth and meet emerging challenges in public health and food security. The statements are intended to inform discussions at a summit of leaders of the world’s major economies to be held in Canada on 25 and 26 June.
Health of Women and Children (2010)
Innovation for Development (2010)
Newsletter of the Academy has been redesigned
The latest edition of “Leopoldina news” – the newsletter of the Leopoldina has been redesigned in the new corporate design of the Academy. We are glad to be able to provide you with an English and a German version of the newsletter from now on. As usual, you can download the newsletter as a PDF file.
New brochure published about the Leopoldina
The public can now get to know the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina – National Academy of Sciences in a newly published brochure. It is designed to be a tour through the Academy and can be downloaded here or ordered in print form by phone or e-mail by contacting Nadine Flerlage at 0345/472 39 - 801 or at nadine.flerlage@leopoldina-halle.de
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German
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Media service: List of Experts for the Year of Science 2010 “Future of Energy”
On the occasion of the Year of Science 2010 “Future of Energy”, the Leopoldina has issued a List of Experts made up of academy members from various fields of energy research available to be contacted. This list is continuously updated here. We can provide other experts – if available – upon request.
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Go to the Year of Science website (external link)
European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC)
EASAC – The Association of National Academies of Science of EU-member states – advises European political institutions and decision makers in matters of science.
Since April 2010 the EASAC’s office has been located at the Leopoldina in Halle. Heretofore it was located at the Royal Society in London. Former Leopoldina president Prof. Volker ter Meulen heads the EASAC board.
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