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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

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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

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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).

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Liberia: Why Liberia Needs a Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation to Drive Development

In the 21st century, science, technology, and innovation are no longer optional for national development - they are essential. Across the globe, nations are leveraging these tools to solve pressing challenges, create jobs, and secure their place in an increasingly competitive global economy. Liberia, with its abundant natural resources and youthful population, has the potential to become a leader in innovation and sustainable development.

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