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The project LAAAMP was started in 2016 by the International Science Council (ISC) through a grant awarded to the joint IUPAP-IUCr project entitled Utilisation of Light Source and Crystallographic Sciences to Facilitate the Enhancement of Knowledge and Improve the Economic and Social Conditions in Targeted Regions of the World. Aim of the project is to enhance Advanced Light Sources (AdLS) and crystallographic sciences in Africa, Mexico, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Middle East and the Pacific Islands.

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X-TechLab

The first X-ray techniques platform in Bénin at the service of the community

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LAAAMP brochure

Available for download in English, French, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese.

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AfLS

LAAAMP collaborates with the African Light Source Foundation

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LAAAMP News

12 Oct 2021

Sekazi Mtingwa awarded the ISC Policy-for-Science Award

Huge congratulations to LAAAMP co-founder and EC member Sekazi K. Mtingwa, who has been awarded the prestigious inaugural International Science Council's Policy-for-Science Award 2021 in recognition of his 30+ years involvement in enhancing STEM opportunities around the world, especially in Africa.

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24 Feb 2021

Call fof high school science teachers

LAAAMP and the Canadian Light Source invite high school science teachers to apply for taking part in a unique learning experience as part of the CLS Educators’ Science Projects 2021. DEADLINE: 15 April 2021.

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15 Jan 2021

Call for applications

Call for applications for Faculty-Student Teams from the Pacific Islands to spend 2 months during 2021 at participating AdLSs now open. DEADLINE: 31 December 2021.

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29 Aug 2020

P is for Pacific

LAAAMP announces expansion of activities to the Pacific Islands. The Regional Committee is currently being constructed and a Call for Fast Team Applications from the Pacific will be issued soon.
31 Jul 2020

LAAAMP brochure now available in Portuguese

The LAAAMP brochure is now available for free download in five different languages. Thanks to IAEA for providing the Portuguese translation.

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11 May 2020

LAAAMP Strategic Plans available now

Task 1 of the LAAAMP project was to develop a Strategic Plan for each region to grow and enhance its AdLS and crystallography user communities. Strategic Plans are now available here.
28 Apr 2020

LAAAMP and the African Light Source Foundation sign a collaborative agreement

[...] The partners agree to enter into a collaborative agreement whereby the LAAAMP will lead in capacity building for the African Light Source project […]

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24 Apr 2020

New issue of the AfLS Newsletter just released

What is the response of light sources around the world in opening their facilities to fight the COVID-19? This and much more, including an article on LAAAMP, in the new issue of AfLS Newsletter.
21 Apr 2020

The LAAAMP Executive Committee welcomes two new members

Congratulations to Özgül Öztürk and Marielle Y. Agbahoungbata on being nominated members of the LAAAMP Executive Committee

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