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Science for Humanity is a network of individuals and organisations seeking to use their knowledge and experience to help create solutions to some of the world's most urgent social problems.
Through our global community, Science for Humanity aims to develop models for collaboration and innovation which turn science into solutions that make a real and sustainable difference to the lives and livelihoods of billions of poor people in developing countries.
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Official launch of Science for Humanity
The launch took place at NESTA on Tuesday 4th March. Attendees heard speeches from Sir Gordon Conway, Chief Scientific Adviser for the DfID and founding trustees of Science for Humanity, Baroness Susan Greenfield & Justin Anderson. Find out more.
The launch took place at NESTA on Tuesday 4th March. Attendees heard speeches from Sir Gordon Conway, Chief Scientific Adviser for the DfID and founding trustees of Science for Humanity, Baroness Susan Greenfield & Justin Anderson. Find out more.
Can science and technology provide the key to ending under-development in Africa?
In this excellent two-part programme AfricaLab, BBC Radio 4, Hugh Levinson talks to some of Africa's leading scientists and policy experts to explore the role of scientific research in boosting Africa’s development.
In this excellent two-part programme AfricaLab, BBC Radio 4, Hugh Levinson talks to some of Africa's leading scientists and policy experts to explore the role of scientific research in boosting Africa’s development.

Launch event picture gallery
The launch of Science for Humanity proved to be a great opportunity for people from a variety of sectors to meet and talk about the role of science in development. View photos from the evening.
The launch of Science for Humanity proved to be a great opportunity for people from a variety of sectors to meet and talk about the role of science in development. View photos from the evening.

