Announcement

FRIM held an appreciation ceremony on 29 January 2010 to acknowledge the contribution of its former and current staff involved in the rubberwood R&D, which led to FRIM being conferred the Mahathir Science Award 2009.

The IUFRO 2010 Conference themed, “Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era” was launched by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment YB Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Kurup at Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on 8 March

The Wall Street Journal Asia is now accepting entries for the prestigious "Asian Innovation Awards 2010." The deadline for entries is April 9, 2010.

The Numerical Algorithms Group (NAG) announces that it will mark its 40th anniversary in 2010 by expanding its student prize program, with a new awards intended to cultivate the next generation of numerical software talent worldwide

Two researchers from the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (CDB) have been awarded top prizes for photographs they submitted to the 2009 Leica Japan Photo Contest.

In Nature China this week - A follow-up study shows that about one-tenth of the children who suffered renal failure because of the 2008 Chinese milk scandal still had problems after six months

Centre of Excellence on Lightning Protection (CELP) Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) made a shocking discovery that 80 percent of buildings in Malaysia are not equipped with lightning protectors which fulfill standard requirements.

Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has appointed the Co Curriculum Centre of Universiti Putra Malaysia (PKK UPM) as the Operational Management Office to carry out the Training of Trainers (TOT) for Co Curriculum courses with credit (KKB) made compulsory to all Public Institutions in the country.

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.