Announcement

R & D in animal health is the major activity of VRI, with special emphasis on livestock of economic and public health (zoonotic) importance. It also spearheads R&D of novel vaccines and biologicals for veterinary use.

Ergonomics, Geo-spatial Informatics, Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, ICT

Islamic movements, Security in Asia-Pacific, Global Security, Space law and International Law, U.S.-Japan Relations

APCC 2005 will be held in Perth, Australia and the 4th Regional Training Course on Bioinformatics Applied to Tropical Diseases in Southeast Asia will be held in Bangkok, Thailand

SEforum 2005 triggered an environment for social agencies, youth and budding entrepreneurs to embark on socially motivated business projects.

Dr. Wirtz’s research focuses on service management related topics such as service satisfaction, customer feedback systems, service guarantees, and yield management. His research has been published in some 60 academic journal papers.

Professor Earley is an expert in cross-cultural differences in how individuals work in organisations, multinational teams, negotiation and conflict, the role of face in organisations, and motivation across cultures.

The work of MSSRF over a decade has generated innovative concept schools like Biovillage, Village Knowledge Centres, Virtual Academy, Village gene, seed, grain and food banks to address compelling issues of the poor and provide remedies.

The theme of this year's conference is "Shadow Lines", which has to do with movement across borders, borders that may be understood in many different ways and in many different contexts.

The courses aim to train young researchers on the tropical diseases of TDR portfolio (Malaria, Tuberculosis, Dengue, Leishmaniasis, Chagas’ disease, African Sleeping Sickness, Leprosy, Filariasis, Onchocerciasis and Schistosomiasis)

Bringing together local immunology talent to create an internationally competitive focus for research, teaching and scholarship in immunology

5th Annual Conference of the South East Asian Association for Institutional Research (SEAAIR)

PCAMRD Confers 19th Dr. Elvira O. Tan Memorial Award

Seminars to be held at Keio School of Medicine (Shinanomachi Campus) in August and September

The Jonathan B. Postel Service Award was established by the Internet Society to honor a person who has made outstanding contributions in Internet services. Dr. Murai is the first winner of this award from Asia.

Among the topics discussed were: Genetic Engineering, Radiological Emergencies and Nuclear Terrorism, Disaster Management, Marine Microorganisms, Banana Industry, Earthquake and Volcano Hazards and Weather Forecasting.

Awards were given out for research in Mango and Woodwool while PCAMRD presented the latest technology in value-added products from tilapia, giant freshwater prawn, freshwater aquarium fish, vermicomposting, and tilapia broodstock in saline waters.

Among the achievements of the women were outstanding research in harmful algal blooms, shellfish poisoning, red tide, innovative technology adoption and encouragement of women’s participation in fisheries.

The Gawad LIDER shall have two categories: the Exemplary Leadership Award and the Innovation Award.

The Philippine Association for Home Economics in State Colleges and Universities (PAHESCU) Journal is now accepting articles/research papers for its April 2006 publications.

The Society of Environmental Journalists-Nepal (SEJ-Nepal) would like to collaborate with international partners on media awareness training.

Abstracts followed by papers are invited for the sub-themes under the major themes of Women's/Gender Issues; Livelihoods; WTO and Governance; Health; Peace and People's Rights; Child labor.

The Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI), announces a Request for Proposals (RFP). The deadline for submitting proposals is 5 pm Bangladesh time July 31, 2005

Universities urged to take a pro-active role in raising awareness on Energy and Environment among students

United Nations Volunteers Programme Assignment - Wetland Biodiversity Conservation And Sustainable Use In China Project. Contact: Ms Doris Vogl <[email protected]>

United Nations Volunteers Programme Assignment - Wetland Biodiversity Conservation And Sustainable Use In China Project. Contact: Ms Doris Vogl <[email protected]>

United Nations Volunteers Programme Assignment - Wetland Biodiversity Conservation And Sustainable Use In China Project. Contact: Ms Doris Vogl <[email protected]>

United Nations Volunteers Programme Assignment - Wetland Biodiversity Conservation And Sustainable Use In China Project. Contact: Ms Doris Vogl <[email protected]>

The annual activity of the Department of Science and Technology showcasing the results of researches conducted and services being offered by the Councils and its attached agencies.

The project seeks to create a software that can translate texts in the English language to Filipino and vice-versa.