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This global music festival takes place from 19 to 21 March 2004, in 35 venues across the globe, including Nigeria, Kenya, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa. It will include dynamic performances, events and activities around HIV/AIDS awareness, education, prevention and activism from communities worldwide.

For more information: www.oneworldbeat.org

The conference is being held from 26 to 30 April 2004, in Melbourne, Australia. Over 2000 delegates are expected to attend, including representatives of governments, major international organisations and foundations, community groups, public health organisations, medical professionals and many others.

For more information: www.health2004.com.au

The MARC research trainee programme places black postgraduates in its units and groups. Black candidates with a four-year degree or equivalent, or a Master's degree, can apply for a research training internship position with a MARC research unit or group. Research trainees who register for a master's or doctoral degree can renew their appointment for a second and third year, subject to their satisfactory performance.

For more information: www.mrc.co.za

The international health information service, Healthlink Worldwide, has launched its AIDSaction CD-Rom, which offers all Healthlink Worldwide’s essential information on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a fully searchable format. The information has been developed for health and community workers who work with resource-poor communities around the world, and will be particularly useful to people who have limited access to other sources of information.

For more information: www.aidsaction.info or contact Healthlink Worldwide: www.healthlink.org.uk

Although simpler drug combinations for HIV therapy have become available, therapy is often complicated by toxicity and the emergence of viral resistance, leaving clinicians to make decisions based on incomplete or conflicting data. This advanced continuing medical education activity will provide participants with the latest information and practical guidance from nationally and internationally recognized HIV/AIDS experts on resistance and treatment of HIV infection and its complications, so that practitioners can deliver high-quality care in all practice settings.

For more information: www.newyorkcourse.com