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How Badly Do India’s Universities Need To Chase World Rankings?
Prof. Pushkar of BITS Pilani discusses whether India’s higher education sector should focus on chasing world university rankings.
The Challenges Of Publishing As An Indian Academic
Prof. Pushkar of BITS Pilani discusses the challenge of improving the quality of research in India.
Wong Chi-huey Wins Wolf Prize In Chemistry
Professor Wong Chi-Huey, president of Academia Sinica in Taiwan, has won the 2014 Wolf Prize in Chemistry.
Chinese Geochemist Wins 2014 Houtermans Medal
Professor Qin Liping, a Chinese geochemist, has won the 2014 Houtermans Medal from the European Association of Geochemistry.
Subra Suresh Named Member Of Chinese Academy Of Sciences
Prof. Subra Suresh, a distinguished Indian-American engineer and scientist, has been named a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Premier Li Awards National Prize To Chinese Scientists
Two Chinese scientists have been presented China's top science award for their outstanding contribution to scientific and technological innovation.
Two Scientists Receive CAS International Cooperation Award
Two scientists from Pakistan and US have received the CAS Award for International Cooperation for their contribution to scientific cooperation between CAS and the rest of the world.
Bayer, Peking Uni To Establish Drug Discovery Research Center
Bayer HealthCare and Peking University have signed a partnership to establish a joint research center for drug discovery and development.
Daniel Hastings Appointed Director Of Singapore-MIT Alliance
Professor Daniel Hastings has been appointed as director of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology.
