In partnership with Computer Aid International, BioMed Central will be hosting a two-day conference on open access publishing at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, from 11-12 November 2010. Open access to the results of scientific and medical research has potential to play an important role in international development, and this conference will discuss the benefits of open access publishing in an African context, from the perspective of both readers seeking access to information, and researchers seeking to globally communicate the results of their work. Attendance at the conference is free and is open to researchers, librarians, vice-chancellors and funders for discussions on access to scientific research. However, space is limited so, to reserve your place, please send an email to the address given here.
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In partnership with Computer Aid International, BioMed Central will be hosting a two-day conference on open access publishing at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, from 11-12 November 2010. Open access to the results of scientific and medical research has potential to play an important role in international development, and this conference will discuss the benefits of open access publishing in an African context, from the perspective of both readers seeking access to information, and researchers seeking to globally communicate the results of their work. Attendance at the conference is free and is open to researchers, librarians, vice-chancellors and funders for discussions on access to scientific research. However, space is limited so, to reserve your place, please send an email to the address given here.
AIDS Research and Therapy is covered by an open access license agreement which means that anyone with internet access can read, download, redistribute and reuse published articles. Submit your manuscript to AIDS Research and Therapy and reach a wide audience of academics, researchers, community activists and other health stakeholders. Your published article can then be posted on your personal or institutional homepage, e-mailed to friends and colleagues, printed, archived in a collection, distributed on CD-ROM, included in coursepacks, quoted in the press, translated and further distributed as often and widely as possible.
The Operational Hospital Management Conference is aimed at improving performance and the quality of services at public hospitals. It offers a learning and sharing opportunity for all management levels within South Africa’s public hospitals and health care sector. It will assist healthcare management with practical solutions to meet the ever-increasing demands being placed on services, clinical and hospital resources. Determined by continuous research, the programme explores the key aspects and issues that healthcare management is faced with today. The programme provides a robust agenda of keynote and case study presentations and panel discussions. The Conference will focus on key industry issues presented in a combination of keynote presentations and panel discussions.
Community Toolbox, a global resource of free information on essential skills for building healthy communities is inviting applications for its Out of the Box Prize 2010. The Prize has been established to honour innovative approaches to promoting community health and development worldwide. Non-governmental organisations and other groups working in the areas of community health, education, urban or rural development, poverty, the environment, social justice or other related issues of importance to communities in any part of the world can apply for the Prize. The Prize is looking for innovative and promising approaches implemented in these areas. Innovative approaches may include ‘a unique or effective way of planning or implementing a change effort, creative use of existing community resources, original ways of generating participation and collaboration, implementing a best practice within a new context or group, or other innovative and promising approaches. The grand prize consists of a US$5,000 cash award and a customised WorkStation for your organisation to the value of $2,100.
Community Toolbox, a global resource of free information on essential skills for building healthy communities is inviting applications for its Out of the Box Prize 2010. The Prize has been established to honour innovative approaches to promoting community health and development worldwide. Non-governmental organisations and other groups working in the areas of community health, education, urban or rural development, poverty, the environment, social justice or other related issues of importance to communities in any part of the world can apply for the Prize. The Prize is looking for innovative and promising approaches implemented in these areas. Innovative approaches may include ‘a unique or effective way of planning or implementing a change effort, creative use of existing community resources, original ways of generating participation and collaboration, implementing a best practice within a new context or group, or other innovative and promising approaches. The grand prize consists of a US$5,000 cash award and a customised WorkStation for your organisation to the value of $2,100.
Oxfam is organising a two-hour round-table discussion for sharing thoughts and ideas and initiate a debate on health insurance, which gained significant importance on the political agenda recently as a way of financing health care. The workshop will call for the participation of different stakeholders among them are governments, international organisations and civil society organisations. The workshop will be organised at the XVII International Aids Conference in Mexico (date of discussion: 4th of August, 17.00-19.00). It is a good opportunity to share experiences and knowledge on health insurance as it is being implemented and promoted in several countries, as well as the risks that need to be taken into account with regard to the goal of achieving universal coverage, equity and access for all.
FAHAMU, in association with the Department of Continuing Education at the University of Oxford, England, is offering courses specifically designed to meet the needs of non-profit human rights and advocacy organisations in the SADC region. Developed together with international and regional experts the last two of the six available courses will begin during April 2003. Applications are now open for Action for change: advocacy and citizen participation. The course's approach to advocacy is geared to improving the lives and participation of marginalized people and forging broad alliances for reform across society.
FAHAMU, in association with the Department of Continuing Education at the University of Oxford, England, is offering courses specifically designed to meet the needs of non-profit human rights and advocacy organisations in the SADC region. Developed together with international and regional experts, the last two of the six available courses will begin during April 2003. Applications are now open for ‘Using the Internet for Research and Advocacy’. This course is designed for people and organisations grappling with how to harness the power of the internet for research and advocacy.
The Pan American Health and Education Foundation is pleased to announce the introduction of a new international award to recognize and stimulate excellence in the field of bioethics. The 2002 Manuel Velasco-Suarez Bioethics Award is intended to stimulate young scholars or researchers in the development of their capacities for bioethical analysis. The award carries a cash prize of US$10,000. More information can be obtained on the web. Nominations must be received by 15 June 2002 at the Foundation's US office: The Manuel Velasco-Suarez Bioethics Award Committee c/o Pan American Health and Education Foundation - 525 23rd Street NW - Washington, DC 20037