The ALC research call for projects that start in 2009 January is now open. Due date for applications is 30 September 2008. More information accessible in document repository.

The ALC has realised early on that in order to grow laser science on the African continent, there is a need to embark on a concerted drive to create the necessary skills base. This is now pursued through insightful educational events that are organised by the ALC Office situated at the CSIR National Laser Centre in South Africa. A call for proposals to provide training on behalf of the ALC is now open and will close on 30 September 2008.

The Environmental and Biological Application of Lasers conference was successfuly held in Cairo, Egypt from 19 to 28 January 2008. This conference, brought together young MSc and PhD students from various countries on the African continent together with their counterparts from the USA.