Sri Lanka hosts international symposium
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka is organizing the International Symposium 2006 under the theme 'Issues & Challenges of the 21st Century' 4-8 July 2006 to disseminate knowledge and develop academic links both nationally and internationally. There are two forums in this symposium, Professional Forum and Student Forum. Professional Forum is for the scholars with the postgraduate qualifications and student forum for the undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Papers to be presented in this symposium will include the following fields: agriculture and natural resources; food science, physics and chemistry; geomatics, engineering and technology; management studies; and social sciences & humanities.
Early registration must be complete by 30 April 2006; late registration will be accepted until 31 May 2006. For more information, visit www.sab.ac.lk/is or e-mail
is@sab.ac.lk
Global e-learning program focuses on communications
The International Food Policy Research Institute Virtual Learning Room is launching a global e-learning program with two courses: 'How to Write a Convincing Proposal' and 'How to Communicate Scientific Research.'
The methods and materials for both courses were developed by experienced international specialists and were tested extensively in two successful pilot e-learning programs carried out in 2005.
Both courses will be online for four months in 2006.
'How to Write a Convincing Proposal' (15 April to 15 August 2006) – This course is designed for professionals interested in developing their knowledge, attitudes and skills on how to access funds from diverse sources.
'How to Communicate Scientific Research' (1 October 2006 to 31 January 2007) – This course is designed for professionals interested in improving their skills in scientific communication.
For further information and registration for the courses, go to http://learning.ifpri.org/