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The Asia-Oceania Forum for Synchrotron Radiation Research (AOFSRR) held its second summer school from September 29 to October 8 at SPring-8, the largest synchrotron radiation facility of the RIKEN Harima Institute.

The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) invites photographers and photo enthusiasts, professionals as well as amateurs, to participate in its Photography Competition with the theme "The enchanting world of FRIM through the lense"

In Nature China this week - Researchers in Hong Kong say there is no urgency for renal screening of people who were exposed to low doses of melamine

There’s an urgent need for new approaches, new products and services, to tackle climate change, and Forum for the Future has teamed up with The Financial Times and HP to unleash the power of innovation by launching a global competition.

This award is bestowed on any scientists, institutions or organization worldwide in recognition of contributions and innovations towards solving problems in the tropics through science and technology and to be awarded to the most deserving based on merit. Deadline 31 March 2009.

RIKEN President Ryoji Noyori went to Malaysia from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 on a trip to sign an agreement on a joint graduate school program between RIKEN and the University of Science, Malaysia (Universiti Sains Malaysia).

The title for this contest is "Since the world faces many challenges in 2009 including a global economic crisis, climate change, political upheavals and more, what are Asia’s main challenges in 2009 and how will you be affected?" Closing date is 31 March 2009.

Experts on President Obama's inauguration, The Global Economy, Provincial Elections in Iraq, 30th Anniversary Celebrations of The Islamic Revolution in Iran, Chinese New Year and The Year of the Ox and The International Year of Astronomy

In Nature China this week - Neurodegenerative diseases: Root of spasm, Graphene: Carbon magnets, Cognitive neuroscience: Double training, Developmental neuroscience: Sheath netting

In Nature China this week - Researchers in China have generated induced pluripotent stem cells from rhesus monkeys and more

The Sports Control Council (LEKAS) of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has recently selected University Putra Malaysia’s Sports Academy as their official consultant on physical and psychology for their athletes.

Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) emerged as the second runner up under the public institutes of higher learning (IPTA) category in a website competition that has witnessed 20 participations

The ex-Dean of Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Aini Ideris has been appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and International Affairs Division, UPM commencing December 1st 2008 and the terms is for a period of three years.

RIKEN is offering five short-term research positions to graduate students from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and three each to graduate students from Sichuan University and Southwest Jiaotong University.

In Nature China this week - Genetic heritage studies provide an insight into which Chinese individual is more likely to inherit Leber's disease

The meeting, titled ‘‘Toward Synthesis of Cells—Reconstruction and Design of Cellular Functions,’’ brought together experts with diverse backgrounds to discuss ways eventually realize the synthesis of molecules, cells and organs.

Researchers in China have shed fresh light on the signalling pathways that regulate energy balance

This book will be an invaluable resource for researchers, facilitators and activists working with people to solve problems and support inclusive inquiry and decision-making.

Human granulocytic anaplasmosis has been identified in China for the first time, and the disease may transmit from human to human

A new e-learning course on Food Security Policies is available free of charge from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It is part of a series of food security e-learning courses and resources for trainers.

On December 4th, 2008, the International Polar Year 2007-8 (IPY) will launch its seventh ‘International Polar Day’ focusing on research Above the Polar Regions, including meteorology, atmospheric science, astronomy, and the view of the polar regions from space.

“The outcome of the research done by the Bangladeshi scholars will also improve the research discoveries of UPM in aid of their quest to become the best research university in the region.”

The agreement marks the first MBA double degree set up by Keio Business School with a school from another country at MBA level, as well as this is the first time that ESSEC has established such a partnership with a Japanese Business School.

In Nature China this week - Derivatives of a Chinese medicinal plant may inhibit the growth of cancer cells by inducing apoptosis and more

A workshop was held at the Belum Rainforest Resort, Banding Island working on the Integrated Management Plan for the magnificent 130 million year old Belum-Temenggor Forest Complex.

In Nature China this week - Researchers in China have found two supporting factors that make the production of human-induced pluripotent stem cells much more efficient and more.

Keio SFC Jr. & Sr. High School, the newest secondary school affiliated with Keio University, is urgently seeking applicants for a part-time teaching position(s) from April, 2009.

In the main venue of Hiyoshi Campus, about 8,300 people including guests, students, graduates, students' parents and faculty and staff gathered, as well as about 3,100 people in Mita Campus, about 600 in Shonan Fujisawa Campus and about 500 people in the Osaka venue (Dojima River Forum), all to celebrate the 150th anniversary.

RIKEN recently sponsored a symposium at the Center for Developmental Biology in Kobe on ‘cell and tissue scale’ research in the life sciences to explore directions for the next generation of study.

In Nature China this week - The abundance of bacteria found in ice and snow deposits from Tibet is strongly linked to climatic changes and more