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Understanding the UK Agricultural Research Contribution to International Development and Food Security
Publish date: 5 January 2012
This UKCDS/ LIDC report sets out the current situation, historical perspectives and future opportunities for agricultural research for development in the UK. more
This UKCDS/ LIDC report sets out the current situation, historical perspectives and future opportunities for agricultural research for development in the UK. more
Launch of UK Low Carbon Energy for Development Network
Launched on 13 January 2012, the UK Low Carbon Energy for Development Network will harness UK research expertise towards a sustainable, low-carbon future in the developing world.
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Water security, risk and society
16 April 2012
The symposium seeks to advance scientific inquiry and inform policy choices on water security challenges in developed and developing countries and regions, seeking to identify global interdependencies between different socio-economic and cultural contexts. more
The symposium seeks to advance scientific inquiry and inform policy choices on water security challenges in developed and developing countries and regions, seeking to identify global interdependencies between different socio-economic and cultural contexts. more
Congenital Syphilis - the silent killer
Publish date: 2 February 2012
Although congenital syphilis is entirely preventable, only 30% of pregnant women with syphilis are screened and treated. Recent research shows that rapid tests are easy and affordable, providing a result in 15 minutes at a cost of less than £1 per unborn child. more
Although congenital syphilis is entirely preventable, only 30% of pregnant women with syphilis are screened and treated. Recent research shows that rapid tests are easy and affordable, providing a result in 15 minutes at a cost of less than £1 per unborn child. more
Job
Closing date: 8 February 2012
The Head of POST must have a broad background and experience in science or science policy, combined with the ability to maintain and develop links at senior level within the science community.
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ALL THEME JOB ITEMS
The Head of POST must have a broad background and experience in science or science policy, combined with the ability to maintain and develop links at senior level within the science community.
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Funding
Closing date: 20 April 2012
The African Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities: Post-harvest and Agriculture; Renewable and Sustainable Energy; and Water and Sanitation in Africa.
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ALL THEME FUNDING ITEMS
The African Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities: Post-harvest and Agriculture; Renewable and Sustainable Energy; and Water and Sanitation in Africa.
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Event
7 February 2012
Join leading academics to discuss how evidence can help the development of policies to help us move towards more sustainable lifestyles.
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Join leading academics to discuss how evidence can help the development of policies to help us move towards more sustainable lifestyles.
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Publication
The intention of this inquiry is to help DFID and other donors to explore the best ways to support African agriculture to help the 550 million smallholders worldwide to grow themselves out of poverty.
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About us
UKCDS is a collaboration of 13 UK funders and stakeholders with an interest in international development research. more
8 February 2012
Seminars include two 20-minute presentations from Oxford water researchers in different disciplines. The presentations will be followed by a moderated panel discussion to stimulate discussion across the disciplines and engage audience members from academia, government and industry. more
Seminars include two 20-minute presentations from Oxford water researchers in different disciplines. The presentations will be followed by a moderated panel discussion to stimulate discussion across the disciplines and engage audience members from academia, government and industry. more
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