Announcement

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will work in partnership with the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) to enhance productivity, innovation and competitiveness through the implementation of the Case Study Writing Programme and the effective training programme.

Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department has proposed that Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) initiate a move to create a Special Secretariat of Volunteer Students for Celebrating Festivals.

FRIM and SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. have signed an MOU to promote cooperation between the two parties to enhance the testing and certification services related to forestry and forest products.

FRIM is showcasing some of the raw materials or feedstock, which have been researched and found to be suitable for the consideration of the industry, at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.

13th College emerged a winner inter-college Maulidur Rasul Procession organized by Unit of Zakat Management and Divinity, Student Affairs Division Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and walked away with RM500 cash prize.

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) beat other local universities and emerged top in the Webometrics Ranking Web of World Universities and 4icu.org University Web Ranking.

The telecentre.org Foundation which improves the social and economic impact of grassroots telecentres around the world is pleased to announce that it has officially opened its doors today in the Philippines.

1 in every 10 people world-wide suffers from vertigo to the point where it affects their quality of life. In Malaysia, 1.9 million people are estimated to be suffering from the same problem and to date there is no comprehensive treatment to help them overcome their problem.

In Nature China this week: Researchers in Xiamen have created four chlorinated fullerenes featuring triple sequentially fused pentagons

* Agreement to establish a Joint Center with the Max Planck Society (MPG) * General agreement for cooperation with the Technical University of Munich (TUM)

While only six decades old, federalism in India faces many of the same challenges as its more-established Canadian and American counterparts. Equalization, off-shore resource revenues, the environment, and urbanization are leading issues confronting the world’s largest federation.

The bad habits of Malaysian drivers who like to speed without considering the risks is one of the contributory factors for the high accident rate in the country.

The USM Health Campus became fully fully ISO certified when it received the MS ISO 9001:2008 certification from Moody International today.

FRIM received a delegation of 13 representatives from the Bangladesh’s Agroforestry Improvement Partnership (AFIP) Project on 23 February 2010.

FRIM received a visit from senior officers of Nestle Products Sdn Bhd on 19 February 2010

Postgraduate, postdoctoral, visiting scholar and advanced research fellowships available to scientists from developing countries

Humor is a potentially educative tool that is capable of leaving a lasting impression during the conveyance of a particular message.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is planning on using a unique teaching and learning methodology in the field of information and communication technology.

Scientists, researchers and amateur astronomers alike will rejoice at the latest news from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and RIKEN.

In Nature China this week - Spider silk collects water from humid air due to its unique fibre structure

The widespread practice of external intervention aimed at building “sustainable peace” within societies ravaged by war and violence has been a striking feature of the post-Cold War era.

Canada is in a serious competition for election to the Security Council in October this year. But the Security Council — and the global environment — have changed dramatically in the decade since Canada was last elected.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) set a new record in the Malaysia Book of Records for the longest monologue theatre of 6 hours and 16 minutes and 26 seconds of non-stop performance at Dewan Budaya, USM.

The CIFSRF is a 5-year program that funds a wide variety of applied research projects that aims to solve immediate and concrete food security challenges on the ground in the developing world.

A final year international student of Land Resource Management course from the Faculty of Agriculture Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Hafeez Babar won the Presidency seat for Universiti Putra Malaysia International Students Association (UPMISA).

In their bid to promote safety among international students, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) organized a seminar on security and protection to further improve the sense of confidence with the University’s campus safety measures.

It is with deep sadness that the International Development Research Centre shares the news of the passing of Rex Nettleford, a founding IDRC Governor, on February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC.

In collaboration with CIDA, the Rural Poverty and Environment team (RPE) is happy to announce the launch of two calls as part of the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund (CIFSRF).

As IDRC marks its 40th anniversary this year, activities are rolling out in Canada and around the world to celebrate four decades of promoting development through knowledge and innovation.

Universiti Sains Malaysia is the only institution of higher learning in the country that has been selected to help train IPv6 network engineers at St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering (SXCCE), a world-class engineering college in India.