Peruvian university taps into world-leading database of applied life sciences
The Universidad Científica del Sur in Peru has become the latest university to subscribe to CAB Abstracts - a world-leading database of more than 9 million records of applied life sciences including agriculture, environment, leisure/tourism, veterinary sciences, food science and nutrition.
CABI donates books to prize-winning students at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
CABI has donated copies of the appropriately titled 'Animal Welfare' to students at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies who were tasked with designing a poster to promote key themes relating to animal welfare.
CABI to appoint former CEO of Taylor & Francis Group as Chair of the Board
Roger Horton, former CEO of the Taylor & Francis Group - one of the world's largest academic publishers, is to be appointed as the new Chair of the Board at CABI at its meeting in June 2018.
SciDev.Net scoops honour for highlighting neglected tropical diseases
SciDev.Net has picked up a prestigious award from the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) for numerous articles raising the awareness of a range of global health issues including malaria and elephantiasis.
CABI launches invasive species Horizon Scanning Tool
CABI has announced the launch of its invasive species Horizon Scanning Tool (beta), a decision support aid to help users identify potential invasive species threats to a country, state or province. The tool is supported by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
SciDev.Net honoured by Egyptian Government
SciDev.Net - the world's leading source of reliable and authoritative news, views and analysis about science and technology for global development - has been honoured by the Egyptian Government for helping to found and support Egyptian Science Week.