{"id":1144,"date":"2013-07-30T09:03:43","date_gmt":"2013-07-30T09:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/strategicpartnerships.csir.co.za\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2013-07-30T09:03:43","modified_gmt":"2013-07-30T09:03:43","slug":"invite-conference-of-vice-chancellors-provosts-and-deans-of-science-engineering-and-technology-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strategicpartnerships.csir.co.za\/?p=1144","title":{"rendered":"Invite: Conference of Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 5th Conference of Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology (COVIDSET ) 2013 will take place on 6-7 November 2013 at the University of Botswana, Gaborone. University leaders, development partners, researchers, decision-makers with experience and\/or knowledge in the themes of the conference are<\/p>\n

invited to submit a 200 \u2013 250 word abstract to the African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions (ANSTI) secretariat.<\/p>\n

The abstract should include a title, the author\u2019s name and affiliation, mailing address, e-mail address and telephone numbers. For ease and speed of communication all correspondence between authors and the organisers will be via e-mail.<\/p>\n

Important deadlines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Receipt of abstracts: Wednesday, 31 July 2013<\/p>\n

Notification of acceptance of abstract: Thursday, 15 August 2013<\/p>\n

Receipt of final manual script: Monday, 30 September 2013.<\/p>\n

Kindly forward your abstracts to the email addresses below. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Making education, science, technology and engineering training work for Africa\u2019s sustainable development: the role of universities – development@ansti.org.<\/li>\n
  2. Innovative use of science and engineering in: enhanced research infrastructure, climate change mitigation and adaptation; sustainable environmental and ocean management; access to water, efficient energy, food security and healthcare delivery – innovate@ansti.org.<\/li>\n
  3. Creating an effective synergy between science, engineering and innovation, youth employment, entrepreneurship development and inclusive growth – synergy@ansti.org.<\/li>\n
  4. Science technology and innovation policies for sustainable development of Africa – policies@ansti.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    More information.<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Enquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Conference Secretariat<\/p>\n

    UNESCO Nairobi Office<\/p>\n

    P.O. Box 30592, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n

    Tel: (254-2) 7622619\/20, fax: (254-2) 7622750<\/a>, e-mail: conference@ansti.org<\/p>\n

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