News, Statements and Updates

Official LAS news, research updates, scientific statements, membership announcements and international cooperation.

Oct 01, 2026

LAS President Attends Reception Marking the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China

Dr. Emmanuel Fred, President and Chairman of the Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS), attended China’s National Day reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Liberia on 29 September 2026 to mark the PRC’s 77th founding anniversary. At the gathering, he met with Chinese embassy representatives, Liberian officials and diplomats. LAS congratulates China and looks forward to strengthened scientific, educational and people-to-people exchanges to boost research cooperation and sustainable development in Liberia.

Sep 21, 2026

LAS Fellow Professor Faadiel Essop Edits New Volume on Decolonization in Medical Education, Research and Practice

The Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) is pleased to share a recent scholarly publication by Professor Faadiel Essop, Fellow of the Liberia Academy of Sciences, who has edited the new volume Decolonization Medical Education, Research and Practice, published by Academic Press.

Sep 17, 2026

Liberia Academy of Sciences Supports International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials in Wuhan

The Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) supported the 2026 International Conference on the Industry–Academia–Research Collaboration and Application of Advanced Functional Materials, held from 10 to 12 September 2026 at Wuhan Institute of Technology (WIT), as an international supporting organization. With Sando Fahnbulleh of the University of Liberia presenting on applied chemistry and China–Africa industry–academia–research collaboration, the conference brought together scholars, researchers and i

Aug 26, 2026

LAS Fellow Professor Faadiel Essop Elected to the IUPS Academy of Physiology

The Liberia Academy of Sciences congratulates Professor Faadiel Essop, a Fellow of LAS, on his election as a 2026 Fellow of the International Union of Physiological Sciences Academy of Physiology.

Aug 23, 2026

LAS Fellow Dr Austin Mardon Publishes New Health-Education Volumes

LAS Fellow Dr Austin Mardon has published two health-education books in 2026—Understanding Diabetes and Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease—through Mercury Learning and Information and De Gruyter Brill. The volumes make key public-health topics more accessible and reflect his broader work in science communication and public education. LAS congratulates Dr Mardon on this contribution to health literacy.

Aug 23, 2026

WACCI and the University of Ghana Recognise Prof. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah's LAS Fellowship

WACCI and the University of Ghana recognised Prof. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah’s election as a LAS Fellow on 30 July 2026. A leading plant geneticist and WACCI Founding Director, his Fellowship opens opportunities for crop research and scientific cooperation with Liberia.

Aug 23, 2026

New NewsSenegal's Le Soleil Highlights Prof. Balla Diop Ngom's Acceptance of LAS Fellowship

On 14 August 2026, Le Soleil reported that Prof. Balla Diop Ngom of UCAD has accepted Fellowship of the Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS). A physicist and African Academy of Sciences Vice-President for West Africa, he is expected to support cooperation in nanomaterials, solar energy, and training for young scientists—areas aligned with Liberia’s renewable energy and research goals. LAS welcomes the regional recognition and looks forward to future scientific exchange.

Jul 02, 2026

President of the Liberia Academy of Sciences Attends Reception Marking the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China

On June 26, 2026, LAS President Dr. Emmanuel Fred joined the CPC 105th anniversary reception hosted by China’s Liberia Embassy at Ambassador Yin Chengwu’s invitation. The event united officials, diplomats and scholars to mark China-Liberia friendship. LAS hopes to expand cooperation with Chinese institutions in research, education, tech transfer and sustainable development, and thanked the embassy for supporting bilateral ties.

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