ACADEMIA
Sun Yat-sen University, Johns Hopkins To Collaborate
A new collaboration between Sun Yat-sen University and Johns Hopkins Medicine International sets the stage for the training of clinical investigators in China.
OPINION: Australian R&D Doesn’t Punch Above Its Weight
Is it true that Australia punches above its weight in terms of global research? Merlin Crossley, Dean of Science at the University of New South Wales, discusses.
India Boosts Science & Innovation Budget
India has hiked funds for its ministry of science and technology by 20 percent in its 2013-14 annual budget.
16-Year-Old English Kids Two Years Behind Asian Peers In Math, Study
16-year-old English students are nearly two years behind their East Asian counterparts in math, says a new study by University of London.
Top U.S. Science Official, Subra Suresh, Steps Down As NSF Director
Subra Suresh, former director of the National Science Foundation, has been named as the next president of Carnegie Mellon University.
Experts Caution Against Removing Science Classes From Primary Schools
Experts have criticized the recent decisions by the Indonesian and Philippine governments to limit primary students' exposure to science.
Private Universities In India Can Make A Difference, But…
Private institutions can play an important role in India's higher education sector, writes Dr. Pushkar.
Chinese Academy Honors Three Scientists For Int’l Science Cooperation
Three scientists from India, Germany, and Russia have been honored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for boosting science cooperation between the Academy and the world.
‘Suspect’ Journals Take Scientists For A Ride
Some 'journals' are out for profit, not to carry peer-reviewed science - and researchers in the developing world are targets, reports Yojana Sharma.
