ACADEMIA
QBI & CAS Team Up To Take On Dementia
The joint effort between the Queensland Brain Institute and the Chinese Academy of Sciences will be the largest international research center for dementia.
Japan’s Universities Top Asia-Pac in 2014 ARWU Rankings
The University of Tokyo and Kyoto University retain their position as top in Asia-Pacific, ranked 21st and 26th respectively.
China’s JUNO Launches International Collaboration
More than 200 scientists and 50 research institutes will collaborate on neutrino projects at JUNO.
NUS Sets Up Center For Advanced 2D Materials
The US$40 million center will focus on both fundamental research and commercialization.
China & Pakistan Sign Research MoU
China's IMHE and the University of the Punjab will collaborate on research projects, scientific training and joint meetings.
US$160 Million For A*STAR & Industry Joint Semiconductor Labs
The public-private partnership between A*STAR and their industry partners is expected to drive innovative solutions for complex microchip manufacturing.
Darwin’s Nautical Library Goes Virtual
The library on board the Beagle, housed in the same cabin where Darwin spent five years, provides an insight into the works which influenced and informed the famous naturalist.
China, UK Commit US$20.5m To Plant & Microbial Research
The Chinese Academy of Sciences and the UK-based John Innes Center will establish a research center focused on agricultural technology and microbial genetics.
Singapore & New Zealand Launch Joint Nutrition Research Projects
Singapore's A*STAR and New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment have jointly set aside US$3 million for food and nutrition research.
