Applications are now open for the Global South Key Teachers’ AI Literacy Training Program 2026, jointly organized by ISTIC, the Academy of Engineering and Technology of the Developing World (AETDEW), and Sri Bestari Private School Kuala Lumpur. Date : 26–28 August 2026 Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This 2.5-day programme will equip primary and secondary…
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The collaboration between the International Science, Technology and Innovation Center for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) and the Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) was further strengthened during the AFRASIA Programme Validation and Stakeholder Strategic Engagement Workshop (6–8 May 2026, Malang, Indonesia), marking continued institutional trust and shared vision. A Partnership Built Over Time…
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The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC), in collaboration with Future Earth Africa Hub and its Leadership Centre (FEAHLC) the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF), The Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre), the University of Venda and Epic-Network are pleased…
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On 14 April, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC) under the auspices of Unesco (ISTIC) had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Young Scientist Network of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) to its offices. The delegation was led by Prof. Ts. Dr. Mai Chun Wai, Chairperson of YSN-ASM. The session…
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On 12 December 2025, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) welcomed a high-level delegation from Leaders for Peace at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The delegation was led by H.E. Mr. Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Founder of Leaders for Peace and Former Prime Minister of France, together with Ms. Donia Kaouach, President of Leaders for Peace, and Madam Irina Bokova, Former Director-General of UNESCO and Patron of ISTIC, accompanied by representatives of the Leaders for Peace network. ISTIC was represented by Prof. ChM. Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman, Chairman of the ISTIC Governing Board, and Academician Dato’ Ir. Lee…
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On 11–12 December 2025, ISTIC Director Sharizad Dahlan and Senior Programme Executive Hannah Norazharuddin were invited to participate in the International Research Commercialization Expo (IRC Expo 2025), held in Cairo, Egypt, representing Malaysia on behalf of ISTIC. The IRC Expo 2025 brought together participants from 45 countries and served as an international platform focused on science, technology, innovation, and technology…
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From 25 to 27 November 2025, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Center under the auspices of Unesco (ISTIC) took part in the ASEAN Technology Cooperation and Development Summit 2025, held at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Co-organised by UNESCO, the Diplomatic Council, the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF), the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI),…
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The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC) took part in the ASM–AASSA Workshop on “Addressing Global Challenges in a Postnormal World,” organized by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in collaboration with the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA), on the 22nd and 23rd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The workshop…
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On 18th August 2025, the International Webinar on Climate Change Education: Preparing Teachers for a Sustainable Future took place online, bringing together pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, and lecturers from Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and beyond. The event was hosted by the Institute of Teacher Education Technical Education Campus (IPG Kampus Pendidikan Teknik) and streamed live via YouTube and…
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From the 12th to 15th August 2025, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC) under the auspices of UNESCO and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP) jointly organized the 2025 ISTIC–KISTEP Training Programme in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The programme gathered 21 senior policymakers and officials from 15 developing…
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