An International Platform for
South-South STI Cooperation

International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation
under the auspices of UNESCO

ISTIC in Brief

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) operates as a UNESCO Category 2 Centre. Institutes and centres under the auspices of UNESCO (Category 2) are established and funded by Member States to contribute to the realization of UNESCO’s objectives.

                             

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Upcoming Events

International Conference on
Women in Science, Engineering, Economy, Technology, and Innovation (SE²TI) (self-sponsored participation)

9 – 11 October 2025
Beijing, China

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Our Priority Agenda (2022-2027)

STI Advocacy, Diplomacy and Policy

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Education for Sustainable Development

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Open Science

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Artificial and Digital Innovation

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Research Ecosystems

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Climate Change Education

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Key Achievements

Since the establishment of ISTIC, significant achievements have been realized.

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Social Media

Today marks the opening of the 5th International Conference on Women in Science, Engineering, Economy, Technology, and Innovation (SE²TI) 第五届国际女性工程科技经济与创新论坛, co-organised by ISTIC and the International Centre for Engineering Education (ICEE) 🇨🇳👩

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📣Call for Application !

Registration :
🔗 For International: https://forms.gle/XUTb73hEfmszJHSg8
🔗 For Chinese: https://docs.qq.com/form/page/DVUpTeW9LeEpkcWJq
👉 Visit the microsite: https://wseti.istic-unesco.org

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The 5th International Conference on Women in Science, Engineering, Economy, Technology, and Innovation (SE²TI) 第五届国际女性工程科技经济与创新论坛 concluded yesterday in Beijing, China 🇨🇳👩‍🔬Co-organised by ISTIC under the auspices of UNESCO and the International Centre For Engineering Education under the auspices of UNESCO, and in collaboration with Tsinghua University (THUSE) and Aalborg UNESCO PBL Centre, the conference gathered experts, practitioners, and leaders to advance the role of women in science, technology, engineering, and innovation. 🔬 Conference Highlights:- 2 Organisers: ISTIC & ICEE - 2 Co-organisers: THUSE & UCPBL- +50 Participants- 6 Thematic Sessions covering Breaking Barriers, Gender #equality, Science & #engineering, #Education, #Economy, and Disruptive #Technology- 30 Speakers from Pakistan, Kazakstan, China, Malaysia and More- 2 day of Conference- 1 Study Visit to Tsinghua University 清华大学We sincerely thank all participants and speakers for their contributions and commitment. Together, we continue to advance women in science and innovation. 🙎‍♀️ 💫 #WomenInSTEM #se2ti#genderequality #innovations#ISTIC #unesco ... See MoreSee Less
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✨Portraits of our Day 1 Speakers ✨The 5th International Conference on Women in Science, Engineering, Economy, Technology, and Innovation (SE²TI), organized in Beijing by ISTIC and ICEE, UNESCO Category 2 Centres, brings together distinguished voices from across the globe to discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in SE²TI.Yesterday, we had the privilege of hearing inspiring perspectives from Pakistan, Brazil, Malaysia, China, and many more. 🌍A heartfelt thank you to all these speakers who are dedicating their energy and expertise to advancing innovation, equality, and leadership for women in SE²TI. ... See MoreSee Less
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