Events

The ICGEB is actively engaged in the dissemination of science for the public. Our scientists, staff and students participate in science fairs and events and voluntarily support local, national and international outreach activities, thereby enriching our work, deepening our contribution to the wider society, and aligning our mission to our environment. 

The ICGEB promotes public engagement to communicate science through conferences, such as “Trieste Science & the City”, and by taking an active role in joint initiatives, such as Trieste Next, the Italian science fair organised together with the other major science institutes located in Trieste, each September.

Scientists and staff at ICGEB New Delhi participate in the annual India International Science Festival IISF, World Biofuel Day, and other events organised by the Indian Government.

ICGEB Cape Town champions the SA Government’s Outreach and Communication programmes and is present at the Science Forum SFSA each year, as well as National Science Week South Africa.

ICGEB Lab training on GMO analysis

The Minister of Science and Technology of Nigeria, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, opened the workshop in collaboration with NABDA and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity was held in Abuja, Nigeria this week.

ICGEB at Trieste Next and European Researchers’ Night 2019

ICGEB will be out participating in events in Trieste for European Researchers’ #SharperNight in Trieste, and from 27-29 September for the 8th edition of #TriesteNext

ICGEB at the Bio Africa Convention, Durban, SA

At the BIOAfrica Convention in Durban (26-28 August 2019), ICGEB is running workshops on Biosafety and Biosimilars. The ICGEB Director-General and Directors of the New Delhi and Cape Town laboratories are there, with the Ministers of Science and Technology of South Africa and the Minister of Health of Ethiopia, to highlight the opportunities that ICGEB provides for African Science.

Lawrence Banks in Kenya for ICGEB Awareness Workshop during National Science Week

Nairobi, Kenya, National Science and Technology Exhibitions week sees a flurry of activity, innovation and the opportunity for students and scientists alike to interact with policymakers. Lawrence Banks was there.

ICGEB Cape Town activities for South Africa National Science Week

From Tuesday, 9 to 14 July at the “Stazione Marittima” Conference Centre in Trieste, Lawrence Banks, ICGEB Director-General hosts the 50th Anniversary edition of the DNA Tumour Virus Meeting

ICGEB in South Africa for SFSA2018 to celebrate Italy-SA science cooperation

Mauro Giacca, ICGEB Director-General was in South Africa last week to represent the ICGEB and it’s efforts in biotechnology development in the country over more than a decade.

In Italy, our PhD students teach lessons in high schools on molecular and cellular genetics through the “Diffondo” project of AIRH, the Italian Association for Research Prevention and Care, a project that involves approx. 1000 students each year.

ICGEB is also one of the founders of ITS Volta, a school that organises high-level, post-diploma specialist courses in technological areas considered to be strategic for economic development and national competivity; such as training in biomedical computing and equipment.

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