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Stay updated with the latest developments and announcements from the Academy

May 16, 2026

Liberia Academy of Sciences to Co-host UNESCO International Arts Education Week in Africa Regional Dialogue in Monrovia on 27 May 2026

The Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) co-hosts a regional dialogue during UNESCO International Arts Education Week 2026 on 27 May 2026 in Monrovia (hybrid; free registration) with AOU, GYDCA, and IAOA, exploring Open Educational Resources (OER) for Africa's cultural and artistic heritage under "Openness · Heritage · Innovation: The Digital Future of Cultural and Arts Education in Africa."

Apr 22, 2026

Diplomacy Leadership Training in a Multipolar World

This intensive program provides interdisciplinary training in diplomacy, leadership, governance, and global strategy. It integrates political science, public administration, global leadership, and African diplomacy within a multipolar world framework. The course combines theory, applied practice, and simulation-based learning.

Jan 14, 2026

Speech by the President of LAS at the International Agricultural Technology Innovation and Cooperation Conference

Speech at the International Agricultural Technology Innovation and Cooperation Conference – an event of the UNESCO "International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD)" Project on Agricultural Engineering S&T for a Sustainable Planet.

Jan 10, 2026

News Alert: Liberia Academy of Sciences Co-Hosts UNESCO IDSSD Agricultural Engineering Science and Technology Event – Registration Now Open!

To align with the Government of Liberia’s national agricultural development agenda and address critical needs for food security and sustainable agricultural growth, the Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) is proud to announce its role as a co-host of the UNESCO “International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD) – Agricultural Engineering Science and Technology for a Sustainable Planet” Series Event. This landmark initiative targets Liberian agricultural summary

Dec 29, 2025

Liberia Academy of Sciences Announces Election of Prof. Obid Tursunov as LAS Fellow

The Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) formally announces that Prof. Dr. Obid Tursunov, Distinguished Professor at TIIAME National Research University in Uzbekistan, has been elected as an LAS Fellow — the highest academic honor conferred by the Academy.

Dec 11, 2025

Liberia Academy of Sciences Co-Drafts Two International S&T Standards: Official Publication Announced

Recently, two group standards–Specification for Evaluation of International Science and Technology Talents and Specification for Evaluation of International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Bases–have been officially published and distributed by China Standards Press.

Oct 24, 2025

Boakai dreams of Liberia becoming a research hub

Boakai dreams of Liberia becoming a research hub -As University of Liberia launches PhD programs

Oct 21, 2025

Liberia: EPA Launches Advanced Environmental and Radiation Safety Laboratory to Boost Scientific Research and Strengthen Environmental Governance

MONROVIA — Liberia has entered a new phase in its environmental and scientific development with the commissioning of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) modern Environmental and Radiation Safety (ERRS) Laboratory.

Oct 09, 2025

Liberia Academy of Sciences Welcomes International Scholars to 2026 Fellowship Class — Eyes bilateral ties with Government

The Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) has announced the election of two distinguished international scholars — Professor Austin Mardon of Canada and Professor Kemal Yildirim of Turkey — to its Fellowship, the highest honor conferred by the Academy. Their induction takes effect on January 1, 2026, following a resolution passed at LAS’s Annual General Meeting

Sep 30, 2025

Boosting investment in fertilizer and soil health in Liberia

Through partnership, the Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub for West Africa and the Sahel is developing a national soil information system for Liberia to boost productivity through improved soil health and appropriate use of fertilizers.

Sep 30, 2025

University of Liberia Launches First-Ever PhD Program in Health Sciences

Monrovia – In a historic academic milestone, the University of Liberia (UL) has officially launched its first-ever Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, beginning with the College of Health Sciences. The groundbreaking initiative was marked by an orientation ceremony held over the weekend, drawing attendance from international development partners, government officials, and key stakeholders in Liberia’s health sector — notably the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL).

Sep 22, 2025

Emmett A. Dennis’ Legacy Inspires Emerging Scientists

The curtains fell Friday on the fourth edition of the Emmett A. Dennis Scientific Conference in Monrovia, with dozens of emerging scientists expressing renewed determination to emulate the distinguished legacy of Dr. Emmett A. Dennis, former University of Liberia President and celebrated biomedical scientist.