International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA)
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The International Network for Governmental Science Advice - #ScienceAdvice, #ScienceDiplomacy & capacity development at the #SciPol interface.
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INGSA Insights - Indigo Strudwicke - Collective Imagining, Narrative Models and Storylistening
YouTube video by International Network for Gov Sci Advice - INGSA
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New INGSA Insights out today! Check out @indyindigo.com on how #scienceadvice needs narrative models to complement technical models.
How do you collectively imagine the future we want and lay down the path for how we get there? Evidence and narrative together. 🔬+ 📖
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How do you collectively imagine the future we want and lay down the path for how we get there? Evidence and narrative together. 🔬+ 📖
youtu.be/YM_yxbnzpPA
#scipol
Science and Policymaking are made up of individuals with their own skillsets and interests - so how to find common ground?
New #INGSAHorizons Commentary: @MarcSaner takes us through a thought experiment - introducing the Science-Policy Interface Compass [or Geek-to-Wonk-o-meter]!
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New #INGSAHorizons Commentary: @MarcSaner takes us through a thought experiment - introducing the Science-Policy Interface Compass [or Geek-to-Wonk-o-meter]!
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A Compass for the Science-Policy Interface
Science and Policy are different professions, so how do we find common understanding? A good way is to look at our own values...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Science and Policymaking are made up of individuals with their own skillsets and interests - so how to find common ground?
New #INGSAHorizons Commentary: @MarcSaner takes us through a thought experiment - introducing the Science-Policy Interface Compass [or Geek-to-Wonk-o-meter]!
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New #INGSAHorizons Commentary: @MarcSaner takes us through a thought experiment - introducing the Science-Policy Interface Compass [or Geek-to-Wonk-o-meter]!
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INGSA has contributed to a joint statement on safeguarding and enhancing international scientific collaboration for #climate action at a time when international will and funding are under attack.
Please share and support!
#sciencepolicy #scienceadvice #evidence4policy #sciencediplomacy
Please share and support!
#sciencepolicy #scienceadvice #evidence4policy #sciencediplomacy
🔴 The global scientific community urges continued support for scientific research and collaboration to respond to climate crisis.
Read and share the statement: https://council.science/statements/climate-science/
Read and share the statement: https://council.science/statements/climate-science/
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
INGSA has contributed to a joint statement on safeguarding and enhancing international scientific collaboration for #climate action at a time when international will and funding are under attack.
Please share and support!
#sciencepolicy #scienceadvice #evidence4policy #sciencediplomacy
Please share and support!
#sciencepolicy #scienceadvice #evidence4policy #sciencediplomacy
INGSA is supporting African Science Journalists to attend the World Conference of Science Journalists #WCSJ2025 in Tshwane, South Africa! Travel Grants Applications are now open.
See here for eligibility and to apply: buff.ly/6bS7tjO
Closing Soon - 7th November!
See here for eligibility and to apply: buff.ly/6bS7tjO
Closing Soon - 7th November!
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
INGSA is supporting African Science Journalists to attend the World Conference of Science Journalists #WCSJ2025 in Tshwane, South Africa! Travel Grants Applications are now open.
See here for eligibility and to apply: buff.ly/6bS7tjO
Closing Soon - 7th November!
See here for eligibility and to apply: buff.ly/6bS7tjO
Closing Soon - 7th November!
On behalf of the INGSA community, we are saddened to learn of the passing of Stephane Berghmans, former Director for Research and Innovation at @eua.eu
He was a friend of INGSA & believed strongly in the power of #scienceadvice. Deepest sympathies to Stephane’s family & friends.
He was a friend of INGSA & believed strongly in the power of #scienceadvice. Deepest sympathies to Stephane’s family & friends.
In memory of Stephane Berghmans
EUA - European University Association
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November 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
On behalf of the INGSA community, we are saddened to learn of the passing of Stephane Berghmans, former Director for Research and Innovation at @eua.eu
He was a friend of INGSA & believed strongly in the power of #scienceadvice. Deepest sympathies to Stephane’s family & friends.
He was a friend of INGSA & believed strongly in the power of #scienceadvice. Deepest sympathies to Stephane’s family & friends.
OPPORTUNITY: The @belmontforum.bsky.social has opened applications for it's Advanced Leadership Program - a one-year fellowship designed to cultivate #transdisciplinary leaders who can navigate uncertainty and drive systemic change through real-world, collaborative projects.
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Advancing Leadership Program – Call - Belmont Forum
Advancing Leadership Program (ALP) Fellowship A Belmont Forum Initiative Call for Applications Quick Facts Application Open: October 24, 2025Application Deadline: November 24, 2025 11:59 PM Panama…
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November 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
OPPORTUNITY: The @belmontforum.bsky.social has opened applications for it's Advanced Leadership Program - a one-year fellowship designed to cultivate #transdisciplinary leaders who can navigate uncertainty and drive systemic change through real-world, collaborative projects.
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UNESCO is urgently seeking bold ocean science solutions to strengthen the critical science-policy-society interface and accelerate progress toward a sustainable ocean. Submit your proposal to access global networking & funding. Clcik the link for detail:👇
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UNESCO calls for bold ocean science solutions - Prime Progress NG
The Call for Decade Actions No. 10/2025 focuses on strengthening the science-policy-society interface in ocean science.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
UNESCO is urgently seeking bold ocean science solutions to strengthen the critical science-policy-society interface and accelerate progress toward a sustainable ocean. Submit your proposal to access global networking & funding. Clcik the link for detail:👇
primeprogressng.com/opportunitie...
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The @Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) has announced the creation of seven research chairs in science diplomacy, with expertise on crucial, future-focused cross-border issues. These stretch from Global Governance of #AI to Indigenous Science Diplomacy.
More info:
More info:
Seven research chairs in science diplomacy established by the FRQ
The Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) is pleased to announce the creation of seven research chairs in science diplomacy. In addition to helping to
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October 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The @Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) has announced the creation of seven research chairs in science diplomacy, with expertise on crucial, future-focused cross-border issues. These stretch from Global Governance of #AI to Indigenous Science Diplomacy.
More info:
More info:
Looking for where to get started in #Science4Policy, #ScienceAdvice, or #ScienceDiplomacy?
Check out the INGSA Starter Pack and lets build up the networks of those people working at the science/policy/society interface on BlueSky!
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Check out the INGSA Starter Pack and lets build up the networks of those people working at the science/policy/society interface on BlueSky!
go.bsky.app/CroG6pc
October 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Looking for where to get started in #Science4Policy, #ScienceAdvice, or #ScienceDiplomacy?
Check out the INGSA Starter Pack and lets build up the networks of those people working at the science/policy/society interface on BlueSky!
go.bsky.app/CroG6pc
Check out the INGSA Starter Pack and lets build up the networks of those people working at the science/policy/society interface on BlueSky!
go.bsky.app/CroG6pc
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Chief Scientist @UNEP.org
Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.
DEADLINE: 5th November.
Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.
DEADLINE: 5th November.
UN Careers
United Nations
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October 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Chief Scientist @UNEP.org
Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.
DEADLINE: 5th November.
Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.
DEADLINE: 5th November.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Chief Scientist @UNEP.org
Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.
DEADLINE: 5th November.
Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.
DEADLINE: 5th November.
UN Careers
United Nations
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September 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Chief Scientist @UNEP.org
Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.
DEADLINE: 5th November.
Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.
DEADLINE: 5th November.
Did you receive your next issue of INGSA News with all the opportunities, events and resources from the intersection of science-policy-society? If not, sign up to get it in your inbox quarterly: www.ingsa.org/join
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Once you've done that check out the new edition online: buff.ly/el8Kwch
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September 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Did you receive your next issue of INGSA News with all the opportunities, events and resources from the intersection of science-policy-society? If not, sign up to get it in your inbox quarterly: www.ingsa.org/join
Once you've done that check out the new edition online: buff.ly/el8Kwch
#scipol
Once you've done that check out the new edition online: buff.ly/el8Kwch
#scipol
Upcoming: On 3-4 Dec, The DK Presidency of the EU Council is running a High-Level Conf on Reforming Research Assessment. This is a critically important topic of updating our science metrics and also support the role of new boundary roles, such as those in #scienceadvice.
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#scipol
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#scipol
EU Presidency High-Level Conference on Reforming Research Assessment
At this conference, Aalborg University together with co-organizers as well as the Danish Presidency and the European Commission will address the need for reforming research assessment, present…
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September 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Upcoming: On 3-4 Dec, The DK Presidency of the EU Council is running a High-Level Conf on Reforming Research Assessment. This is a critically important topic of updating our science metrics and also support the role of new boundary roles, such as those in #scienceadvice.
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#scipol
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#scipol
The 3rd meeting of the G20-Chief Science Advisors' Roundtable has just concluded in Pretoria, ahead of the G20 meeting. It is excellent to see so many of the world's leading #evidence4policy practitioners ensuring the voice of science into important multilateral discussions. #scipol
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September 23, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The 3rd meeting of the G20-Chief Science Advisors' Roundtable has just concluded in Pretoria, ahead of the G20 meeting. It is excellent to see so many of the world's leading #evidence4policy practitioners ensuring the voice of science into important multilateral discussions. #scipol
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Malaysia, Pakistan, India, Indonesia - Well done to all the @INGSA_Asia #Grassroots workshop winners on sharing a diverse range of topics and their recommendations for policy.
You can check out all the workshop reports at: buff.ly/UF0KkSo
#Asia @ISCAsiaPacific
You can check out all the workshop reports at: buff.ly/UF0KkSo
#Asia @ISCAsiaPacific
INGSA-Asia Past Event/Activities - INGSA
Past Workshops in Asia Find information on all the workshops that INGSA has run in Asia, including the workshop reports, photos and resources that resulted from them. If you’d like to collaborate…
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September 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Malaysia, Pakistan, India, Indonesia - Well done to all the @INGSA_Asia #Grassroots workshop winners on sharing a diverse range of topics and their recommendations for policy.
You can check out all the workshop reports at: buff.ly/UF0KkSo
#Asia @ISCAsiaPacific
You can check out all the workshop reports at: buff.ly/UF0KkSo
#Asia @ISCAsiaPacific
Congrats to the 3rd Cohort of the #INGSAAfrica Mentorship program on completing their projects! And to the mentors for their generous and insightful assistance. The #SASDP program keeps going from strength to strength.
Find out more and read the full cohort report here:
Find out more and read the full cohort report here:
2024 Cohort Report - Science Advice Skills Development Program (SASDP) - INGSA
Science advice is a key area for science capacity development in Africa. It has the potential to create notable contributions to developing research and innovation in Africa. The scientific community…
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September 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Congrats to the 3rd Cohort of the #INGSAAfrica Mentorship program on completing their projects! And to the mentors for their generous and insightful assistance. The #SASDP program keeps going from strength to strength.
Find out more and read the full cohort report here:
Find out more and read the full cohort report here:
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Risks of ending US science-policy training | Science www.science.org/stoken/autho...
Risks of ending US science-policy training
Training scientists to engage with policy-makers and pursue careers in public service is among the most effective ways to turn research strength into real-world impact. However, in February, the Trump...
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September 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Risks of ending US science-policy training | Science www.science.org/stoken/autho...
SAVE THE DATE: 2nd European #ScienceDiplomacy Conf – Bridging divides in a fragmented world, 17-18 Dec - Copenhagen.
The discussions will cover both regional and thematic aspects of #SciDip, highlighting the crucial contributions of non-state actors.
Registration will open during September.
The discussions will cover both regional and thematic aspects of #SciDip, highlighting the crucial contributions of non-state actors.
Registration will open during September.
September 8, 2025 at 3:38 AM
SAVE THE DATE: 2nd European #ScienceDiplomacy Conf – Bridging divides in a fragmented world, 17-18 Dec - Copenhagen.
The discussions will cover both regional and thematic aspects of #SciDip, highlighting the crucial contributions of non-state actors.
Registration will open during September.
The discussions will cover both regional and thematic aspects of #SciDip, highlighting the crucial contributions of non-state actors.
Registration will open during September.
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⚖️ This @issuesinst.bsky.social commentary reflects on the vital role of programs supporting state legislators as lawmakers navigate complex science and technology policy decisions.
Read the full commentary ⤵️
#SciencePhilanthropy #SciPol #STEM
Read the full commentary ⤵️
#SciencePhilanthropy #SciPol #STEM
A Culture of Science-Informed Governance
Building sustained, institutional support for science in state governance is vital for better-informed policymaking.
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September 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
⚖️ This @issuesinst.bsky.social commentary reflects on the vital role of programs supporting state legislators as lawmakers navigate complex science and technology policy decisions.
Read the full commentary ⤵️
#SciencePhilanthropy #SciPol #STEM
Read the full commentary ⤵️
#SciencePhilanthropy #SciPol #STEM
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲? Join a global workshop on 𝗠𝗼𝗻. 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟴𝘁𝗵 (𝟵 𝗮𝗺-𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗧) in-person or on Zoom. Explore the role of civic science practices in shaping the future of evidence-informed policy
𝗜𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗩𝗔): buff.ly/d4qlXp3; 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
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September 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲? Join a global workshop on 𝗠𝗼𝗻. 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟴𝘁𝗵 (𝟵 𝗮𝗺-𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗧) in-person or on Zoom. Explore the role of civic science practices in shaping the future of evidence-informed policy
𝗜𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗩𝗔): buff.ly/d4qlXp3; 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
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Have you ever written an evidence-based Policy Brief?
communicatingscienceforpolicy.org wants to make examples of formal written communication easily accessible online, enabling us to learn from one another.
P𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝘁 bit.ly/4mJHUk7 (Re-use the same link for multiple submissions.)
communicatingscienceforpolicy.org wants to make examples of formal written communication easily accessible online, enabling us to learn from one another.
P𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝘁 bit.ly/4mJHUk7 (Re-use the same link for multiple submissions.)
September 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Have you ever written an evidence-based Policy Brief?
communicatingscienceforpolicy.org wants to make examples of formal written communication easily accessible online, enabling us to learn from one another.
P𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝘁 bit.ly/4mJHUk7 (Re-use the same link for multiple submissions.)
communicatingscienceforpolicy.org wants to make examples of formal written communication easily accessible online, enabling us to learn from one another.
P𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝘁 bit.ly/4mJHUk7 (Re-use the same link for multiple submissions.)
Hybrid workshop: 'Communicating Science for Policy in a Populist Age' lead by our good friend Karen Akerlof @georgemasonu.bsky.social
Looks like a great and important agenda! Sept 8th
In person: www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...
Online: www.eventbrite.com/e/online-wor...
#scipol #scienceadvice
Looks like a great and important agenda! Sept 8th
In person: www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...
Online: www.eventbrite.com/e/online-wor...
#scipol #scienceadvice
August 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Hybrid workshop: 'Communicating Science for Policy in a Populist Age' lead by our good friend Karen Akerlof @georgemasonu.bsky.social
Looks like a great and important agenda! Sept 8th
In person: www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...
Online: www.eventbrite.com/e/online-wor...
#scipol #scienceadvice
Looks like a great and important agenda! Sept 8th
In person: www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...
Online: www.eventbrite.com/e/online-wor...
#scipol #scienceadvice
How can #scienceadvice complement technical models with more narrative and values based models to help guide us towards the societal transformations that we want - not the ones chosen for us by circumstance and tech companies??
7 minutes worth your time!
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#scipol #scienceadvice
7 minutes worth your time!
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#scipol #scienceadvice
INGSA Insights - Indigo Strudwicke - Collective Imagining, Narrative Models and Storylistening
Science and Technology will be critical to what our future will be - yet they cannot tell us what our future SHOULD be.
Only by collectively imagining that future do we have a chance of enabling…
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August 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
How can #scienceadvice complement technical models with more narrative and values based models to help guide us towards the societal transformations that we want - not the ones chosen for us by circumstance and tech companies??
7 minutes worth your time!
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#scipol #scienceadvice
7 minutes worth your time!
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#scipol #scienceadvice
25th August: #INGSAAsia Distinguished Lecture: "Science Diplomacy for Rainforest Sustainability: A Unique Case for Sarawak"
This is an in person event only, at @UCSIUni Sarawak Campus, featuring Prof Paul Berkman
If you're in Sarawak and would like to attend: bit.ly/45GoXY4
This is an in person event only, at @UCSIUni Sarawak Campus, featuring Prof Paul Berkman
If you're in Sarawak and would like to attend: bit.ly/45GoXY4
August 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
25th August: #INGSAAsia Distinguished Lecture: "Science Diplomacy for Rainforest Sustainability: A Unique Case for Sarawak"
This is an in person event only, at @UCSIUni Sarawak Campus, featuring Prof Paul Berkman
If you're in Sarawak and would like to attend: bit.ly/45GoXY4
This is an in person event only, at @UCSIUni Sarawak Campus, featuring Prof Paul Berkman
If you're in Sarawak and would like to attend: bit.ly/45GoXY4
Congrats to #INGSAAfrica on a record number of applications for the 4th cohort of the #SASDP mentorship program! And thanks to those mentors interested in volunteering their skills and experience to improve #scienceadvice capacity.
Shows off the value and the strength of INGSA's global network.
Shows off the value and the strength of INGSA's global network.
August 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Congrats to #INGSAAfrica on a record number of applications for the 4th cohort of the #SASDP mentorship program! And thanks to those mentors interested in volunteering their skills and experience to improve #scienceadvice capacity.
Shows off the value and the strength of INGSA's global network.
Shows off the value and the strength of INGSA's global network.