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We are an international NGO with a mission to act as the global voice for science to promote science as a global public good.
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We catalyse and convene scientific expertise, advice and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society.
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Applications open for round two of the Asia-Pacific Academic Mentoring Program
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Announcing the 2025 Frontiers Planet Prize national champions
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International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) – Day of immunology 2025 webinar
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Encouraging and managing interactions with online communities
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International Commission on Illumination (CIE) special webinar: How does light affect human health? From biology to application
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Preparing national research ecosystems for AI: strategies and progress
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Annual Report 2023 – Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean
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ISC Activity and Achievement Report
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Code of conduct
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A guide to anticipation: Tools and methods of horizon scanning and foresight
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