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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
29 Mar 2012
This year marks the 75th anniversary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). To commemorate this joyous occasion, the 10-year-old Staff Choir of PolyU Staff Club staged the PolyU Family Concert on 26 March, supported by of the university's Culture Promotion Committee and Human Resources Office.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
29 Mar 2012
The Minister of Health and Family Welfare in India, Gulam Nabi Azad, recently opened the new Medical School building at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in collaboration with Karnatak Lingayat Education (KLE) Society,
Nature Publishing Group
29 Mar 2012
Latest news from Nature 29 March 2012
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
28 Mar 2012
A unique 'micro-loop mirror' design may enhance the performance of integrated laser on silicon
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
28 Mar 2012
Faster computational methods could simulate the power and signal integrity of next-generation electronic systems
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
28 Mar 2012
Nanowires have superior electrical and mechanical properties and can be put to good use in pressure sensors
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
28 Mar 2012
The students of the School of Graduate Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) known as the Peer Support Group (PSG) have organised an international seminar entitled "Managing the Research Journey" to help graduate students conduct an effective research methods.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
28 Mar 2012
The Vice Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Assoc. Dato 'Omar Osman, received a courtesy call fromt he newly appointed Ambassador of Cuba, HE Ruben Perez Valdes, during his recent visit to Malaysia.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
28 Mar 2012
Universiti Sains Malayasia (USM) will start offering the Master and Doctor of Neuroscience degrees with its first intake of eight candidates this year. Over the next five years, this is expected to reach a total of 36 thus making the USM as the first institution of higher education do so in Southeast Asia.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
27 Mar 2012
Organized by the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the Fifth International Symposium of Intimate Apparel was held on 26 March to promote the exchange of the latest knowledge and development of intimate apparel among academics and industrialists.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
27 Mar 2012
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, is seeking nominations for the 2012 Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize.
In 2012 the prize will be given for outstanding achievements in Human Health.
The deadline for receiving nominations is 30 April 2012.
Tokyo University of Science
27 Mar 2012
Professor Daisuke Kitamura of Tokyo University of Science and his research group have developed a new culture system in which B cells undergo massive expansion and generate germinal centre B cells, which can then differentiate into cells responsible for immunological memory.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
27 Mar 2012
CATALYST - an EU-FP7 funded project - has officially launched its Think Tank. The Think Tank process will engage public officials, the scientific community and the private sector, and include online discussions, virtual meetings and capacity development workshops held in four regions which are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters.
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27 Mar 2012
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The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
27 Mar 2012
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, is seeking
nominations for the newly established TWAS-Celso Furtado Prize in Social
Sciences. The closing date for nominations is 29 February 2012.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
27 Mar 2012
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing World, is seeking nominations for the TWAS 2012 Prizes which are aimed at honouring scientists living and working in the developing countries.
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
27 Mar 2012
An international seminar is being organised by Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKLRCMP) to discuss current trend and development in the medical programme for the improvement of the community as a whole.
Waseda University
27 Mar 2012
Yoshikuni Edagawa from Waseda University examines the bright and dark sides of dietary supplements.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
27 Mar 2012
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) said former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had agreed to accept his appointment as Unimas Alumni patron effective Feb 29, 2012.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 Mar 2012
A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Picosun Oy, a Finland-based global manufacturer of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment, have announced a partnership to develop advanced ALD techniques to enable continuing growth in the areas of next generation memories and solar cells.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
26 Mar 2012
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) students aim to help provide community services through CLOSE project.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
26 Mar 2012
His Excellency Tun Dato 'Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas today called for more publications produced in Malay to ensure the importance of the language.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
26 Mar 2012
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) to strengthen cooperation of over 10 years with Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital (MMCH) through a memorandum of agreement (MoA) signed between the two parties.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
26 Mar 2012
A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME), has signed a research collaboration agreement with QuantuMDx Group (QMDx), a UK based biotech company which is developing a range of portable technologies for diagnostics, DNA sequencing and proteomics.
Nature Publishing Group
25 Mar 2012
Latest news from Nature and the Nature journals 26 March 2012
Universiti Sains Malaysia
23 Mar 2012
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Vice Chancellor Prof. Dato 'Omar Osman says that universities must be able to generate and translate knowledge from research so that it can help inform specific programs that provide direct benefits to the community.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
23 Mar 2012
Gita Sen, an IDRC grantee who combines a distinguished academic career with policy advocacy and NGO activism, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Sussex. The degree was awarded in recognition of her outstanding contributions in the areas of health, gender, and social justice.
RIKEN
23 Mar 2012
Detecting imminent attacks of gout is now possible using a new modification to an established medical imaging technique
RIKEN
23 Mar 2012
Spectroscopic evidence for the unusual handedness of a mammalian lipid may advance our understanding of evolution
RIKEN
23 Mar 2012
Mutations in people with cancerous Lynch syndrome prevent a DNA mismatch repair protein from doing its job properly