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Tag: International Collaboration

The Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue and IUPAC

IUPAC participated in the 3rd International Science Council (ISC) General Assembly and The Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue, reaffirming its role in shaping Global Science Policy

The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025

On June 7, 2024, the United Nations proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). According to the proclamation, this year-long, worldwide initiative will “be observed...

IYPT2019 – Global Report

The International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements 2019 Common Language for Science The International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements 2019 (IYPT2019) has been celebrated...

International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development 2022

IUPAC supports IUPAP’s initiative to celebrate 2022 in obtaining a UN-designated International Year of Basic Sciences for Development.

IYPT Challenge Grant sponsored by ACS Committee on International Activities

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on International Activities is sponsoring the IYPT Challenge Grant program. Grant applications are peer reviewed, competitive and designed to assist ACS Technical Divisions, Local...