Announcement

A science student from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) walked away with the Best Experimental Video/Film Award at the 7th Malaysian Students Film and Video Festival (FFVPM) held at 2020 Hall in Kangar, Perlis.

Call for Applications : 1 Assistant Professor Position (Non-tenured)

Keio Academy of New York, situated in a nature-filled campus on the outskirt of Manhattan, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Since its creation in 1970, IDRC has helped researchers in developing countries find new ways to improve health, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and promote democracy. Forty years later, IDRC continues to fund innovative research and knowledge that works.

The Apex agenda is not a matter that can be postponed although there are many challenges ahead.

The smart parnership between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) is expected to put in place a new mechanism for road safety and the prevention of accidents.

New Publication: Mapping Study on Excellent Researchers from Southeast Asia

Her research is on “Anti-Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Activity of Euphorbiaceae Leaves Extract”

TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, is seeking nominations for the 2010 Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize.

Date:1-3 December 2010 Location : Hilton Kuching Hotel, Sarawak, MALAYSIA Contact : [email protected]

Date:15-18 June 2010 Location : Damai Beach Resort, Kuching, Sarawak, MALAYSIA Contact : The Secretariat- Email: [email protected]

Date: 14-15 April 2010 Location : Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, MALAYSIA Contact : [email protected]

The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has launched a new logo to mark its silver jubilee celebrations this year.

In conjunction with this, a logo specially designed to mark the Institute’s 25 Anniversary celebrations this year was unveiled by Director General Dato’ Dr Abd Latif Mohmod.

TWOWS is now accepting nominations of excellent young women scientists from throughout the developing world

TWAS 2010 Prizes will be awarded to individual scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years, in recognition of an outstanding contribution to knowledge in eight fields of science

The 2010 prize will be given for outstanding achievements in: Renewable Energies for Environmentally Sustainable Industrial Technologies.

The Asia-Oceania Forum for Synchrotron Radiation Research (AOFSRR) held its third school from November 2 to 11 at SPring-8, the world-largest synchrotron radiation facility located at the RIKEN Harima Institute.

SERDANG, 18 January – Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has restructured the program module for Bachelor of Consumer Studies (BPG) as offered by the Faculty of Human Ecology (FEM) for the purpose of enhancing the its quality.

In Nature China this week - Antagonizing the G protein-coupled receptor could be a safe and effective treatment method for Alzheimer's disease

Organising dialogues that cut across language and national barriers is the best way in seeking solutions to the armed conflict in Mindanao, Philippines.

RIKEN invites applications for the position of Chief Scientist (Laboratory Director) to head a new laboratory in Innovative Light Sources Division of RIKEN SPring-8 Center (RSC). Applications from overseas are welcome.

RIKEN invites applications for the position of Chief Scientist to lead a new laboratory working on The Advanced Science Institute (ASI).

Eight Nobel laureates, including RIKEN President Ryoji Noyori and Brain Science Institute Director Susumu Tonegawa, delivered a message to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on November 26 rejecting recently proposed cuts to basic science budgets.

In Nature China this week - Medical genetics: Silence of the gene

Internship/Lecture: Jul. 1 - Aug. 26, 2010 Lecture July 20 - 30, 2010 Application Deadline Feb. 28, 2010

Safety at the workplace should not rely solely based on experience, as this notion may turn out fatal.

The USM FC team showed excellent form when they defeated Pos Malaysia 1-0 on home ground yesterday.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through the Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (IPPT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.