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SUMMARY:3rd EARW – Strengthening Science Diplomacy for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nApplications are now open for the 3rd East Africa Regional Capacity Building Training Workshop on Strengthening Science Diplomacy for Sustainable Development\, a five-day programme designed to strengthen the capacity of researchers\, policymakers\, and science professionals to bridge science\, policy\, and international cooperation. \n  \nDate: 5-9 October 2026 \nLocation: Main Campus Maseno University\, Kisumu\, Kenya \nBuilding on the East Africa Regional Workshop (EARW) Series established in 2024\, this programme will equip participants with practical skills in science diplomacy\, science communication\, policy engagement\, negotiation\, and international collaboration. The workshop welcomes researchers\, academics\, policymakers\, science advisors\, research managers\, and professionals working on sustainable development challenges. \nApplications Open: 31 July 2026\, Friday \nDeadline: 28 August 2026\, Friday \n  \nApply here: https://forms.gle/LWY6RJ6mNtuT6x2U9 \n  \nPlease refer to the programme brochure [here] for full details on eligibility and participation. \n\nISTIC CONTACT PERSON \nMdm. Hannah Norazharuddin\nEmail: hannah@istic-unesco.org  \n  \nMr. Hazman Al-Hafiz Hazal\nEmail: hazman@istic-unesco.org \n  \nMASENO UNIVERSITY \nAddress: XHRX+W86\, Kondele Kisumu-Busia Rd Maseno\, Kisumu – Busia Rd\, Kisumu\, Kenya\nEmail: feeanode@maseno.ac.ke\nWebsite: http://www.maseno.ac.ke/ \n  \nHOSTING COUNTRY CONTACT PERSON \nProf. Dr. Chrispin Kowenje\nEmail: ckowenje@maseno.ac.ke
URL:https://istic-unesco.org/v3/event/3rd-earw-strengthening-science-diplomacy-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Maseno University\, Kisumu\, Kenya
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SUMMARY:Training Workshop on AI Education
DESCRIPTION:The International Science\, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC) and Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Pendidikan Teknik (IPGKPT) will jointly organise the Training Workshop on AI Education from 13 to 14 October 2026 at IPG Kampus Pendidikan Teknik Kompleks Pendidikan Nilai\, Negeri Sembilan.  The workshop aims to pilot test and refine the AI Education Modules developed through collaboration between the Ministry of Education (MOE)\, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)\, and education practitioners. \n  \nThe programme will bring together senior IPGKPT students and teachers from nearby primary and secondary schools\, to explore AI fundamentals\, computational thinking\, coding activities\, and cyber-physical project-based learning. Participants will also contribute valuable feedback to enhance the modules and support their future implementation in Malaysian schools. \n\nAligned with Malaysia’s aspirations for AI readiness and future-oriented education\, the workshop seeks to strengthen AI literacy\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and responsible use of technology among the next generation of learners.\n  \nPlease refer to the programme brochure [here] for full details on eligibility and participation. \nFor further information\, please contact the Secretariat: \nISTIC : Mohd Azim Noor\nazimnoor@istic-unesco.org \nIPGKPT : Dr Kok Boon Shiong\nkokboonshiong@ipgm.edu.my 
URL:https://istic-unesco.org/v3/event/training-workshop-on-ai-education/
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