ACADEMIA
Asia-Pacific To Boost Integration Of Education, Science
Representatives of the APEC economies have agreed to establish closer ties between universities and research centers to promote innovation and economic development in the region.
OPINION: Crisis Of Identity Among Chinese University Students
Widespread controversy and doubt about the quality of higher education is plaguing the university system in China, writes Lili Liu of the Central Party School in Beijing.
South Asian Academies To Boost Science Cooperation
South Asian scientists agreed to set up a regional network to foster science collaboration on common challenges at a summit held in India last week.
The Jury Is In: Scientists Are Officially Workaholics
Scientists are officially workaholics, according to a new study, but workaholism comes in different flavors depending on the country.
Asian Investments Into Education Have Outpaced The U.S., Experts Say
Propelled by superior education and family support policies, China and India are fast catching up with America in the global economic competition, says a new. U.S. report.
Thai Official In Plagiarism Dispute Found Guilty Of Forgery
A senior Thai official involved in a four-year-old dispute over academic plagiarism has been convicted of forgery by a court in Bangkok.
Bangladeshi Innovators Scoop US Technology Award
An innovative building material from Bangladesh that could be used to construct cheap shelters has won the top prize in an innovation competition.
OPINION: Improving The Quality Of Education In The Philippines
The Philippines has the highest number of college graduates among developing Asian countries, but that isn't a substitute for quality, writes Josef Yap of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
Chinese Academy Of Sciences, Uni. Of Leeds Open Joint Research Institute
The University of Leeds and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have established a joint research institute to develop next generation energy storage systems.
