ACADEMIA
Solar “Power” Couple Win Australia In The Asian Century Award
A solar "power" couple have been honored with an award recognizing visionary Australian citizens living and working abroad.
First Australian Elected To Japanese Science Academy
The Australian Academy of Science President, Professor Suzanne Cory, has become the first Australian to be admitted to The Japan Academy.
Why Do Indians Study Abroad?
Why do thousands of Indian students head abroad each year for a university degree? Dr. Pushkar discusses.
Nature: China May Soon Surpass Japan In R&D Publication Output
China may soon surpass Japan as the Asia-Pacific leader in research output, says a new report published today by the Nature Publishing Group.
Sri Lanka Launches Office To Foster Innovation
Sri Lanka plans to boost its science, technology and innovation (STI) strategy through a newly created, state-funded organization.
Filipino Leaders Advocate For Better Science Curriculum, Teacher Salaries
A shortage of good science teachers and low salaries may affect the progress of the new K-12 curriculum, say Filipino educators and leaders.
Will Increased Spending Improve India’s Higher Education Sector?
Will a substantially increase in higher education spending revive India's higher education sector? Dr. Pushkar discusses.
Funding Tertiary Education In Southeast Asia And Beyond
Many countries in Southeast Asia are finding it difficult to pay for the expansion of their higher education sector, writes Bruce Chapman.
Elsevier: Lack Of Women Scientists In South Korea, India
In the first gender benchmarking study of its kind, researchers have found that the number of women in scientific fields is alarmingly low in countries such as South Korea and India.
