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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
14 Oct 2014
Japan's NIMS and France's GIANT concluded a Memorandum of Understanding on collaborative research center effective for 3 years.
Waseda University
14 Oct 2014
An opinion piece by Professor Tatsuhiko Inoue at Waseda University
Asia Research News
14 Oct 2014
An international team of chemists has discovered a new piece to the puzzle of how a powerful base used in organic synthesis, cesium carbonate, plays a pivotal role during a catalytic reaction.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 Oct 2014
The Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (J.C.DISI) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) organizes “10 Day” Social Innovation Festival (“10 Day Fest”) on campus. From 10 to 19 October, it features more than 70 interesting activities for the public, local and overseas civic leaders, academics and innovators.
Asia Research News
13 Oct 2014
The Centre for Collaborative Innovation of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Bangi will be organizing the above regional workshop on 14 to October 16, 2014 at the Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya, Bangi, Selangor.
Asia Research News
09 Oct 2014
The British High Commission, Singapore and the British Council announce a call for proposals through the UK-SE Asia Knowledge Partnership to support the initial stages of new collaborations between UK and Southeast Asia researchers and policymakers.
IOP Publishing
08 Oct 2014
IOP Publishing congratulates Japanese-born scientists Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura on becoming the latest Nobel prize laureates for their invention of “efficient blue light-emitting diodes which has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources"
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
08 Oct 2014
To promote eye health and good habits in eye care among Hong Kong school children and parents, the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) and the School of Optometry (SO) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have jointly launched a vision screening initiative called “Smart Eye@Campus”.
Asia Research News
08 Oct 2014
Universiti Malaysia Perlis, UNIMAP is pleased to announce that it will be hosting Triple Conferences on 16th - 18th December 2014, Bandung, Indonesia
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Oct 2014
Surface chemistry controls the selective nucleation of crystal polymorphs of a pharmaceutical drug
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Oct 2014
An optimized technique allows B cells to be transfected with extraneous DNA without the use of viruses
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Oct 2014
Element-by-element tracking of laser processing reveals how metallic alloys reorganize during microscale laser melting processes
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Oct 2014
A dry powder inhaler formulation provides excellent protection against pneumonia-causing bacteria
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Oct 2014
Targeted nanoparticles that combine imaging with two different therapies could attack cancer and other conditions
Asia Research News
07 Oct 2014
New technique that identifies rare stem cells from bone marrow will give clinicians a fillip in stem-cell treatment of joint, bone and muscle repair.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
06 Oct 2014
An annual report of Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is now available online
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
03 Oct 2014
Building on success of their previous collaboration, the two agencies will renew their research partnership for another three years with a focus on supporting projects in physical sciences
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
03 Oct 2014
Two papers in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science investigates the effects of low water input, and high salt levels, on rice growth.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
02 Oct 2014
Singaporean politician Mr S Iswaran, Minister (Prime Minister’s Office), Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry, visits local dry-cleaning and laundry specialist, Presto Drycleaners to witness how the company has adopted RFID technology to improve its processes and business operations.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
02 Oct 2014
Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) have announced $10 million in total to four Canadian and developing-country research teams.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
02 Oct 2014
Professor Shigehiro Yamaguchi, Vice Director of the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM) Nagoya University, Japan, has received the Mukaiyama Award Year 2015.
University of Malaya
01 Oct 2014
University of Malaya (UM) and Pusat Sains Negara (National Science Center) jointly organized a “Meet the Scientist” session at Pusat Sains Negara on the 24 September 2014. The session featured a UM Academic Icon, Professor Dr George T.F. Wong, who spoke on “The Ocean in the Brave New World”.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
30 Sep 2014
A*STAR, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National Healthcare Group (NHG) sign Memorandum of Understanding at the Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress (SHBC) 2014
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
30 Sep 2014
The two organisations will jointly develop micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) for a myriad of industries
Waseda University
30 Sep 2014
An opinion piece by Professor Shin Matsuzono of Waseda University on the Scottish independence referendum that took place on 18 September 2014.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
30 Sep 2014
The 2014 "PolyU Micro Fund" award presentation ceremony was held on 29 September at Hotel ICON.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
30 Sep 2014
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will confer Honorary Doctorates upon five prominent figures in recognition of their distinguished accomplishments and contributions at its 20th Congregation to be held on 25 October 2014.
Waseda University
24 Sep 2014
Opinion article by Assistant Professor Takeshi Hiroshige of Waseda University on issues surrounding the seawall construction plans proposed by the Japanese government.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
24 Sep 2014
An alternative fabrication route improves the properties of aluminum-based nanocomposites with great potential for vehicles of the future
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
24 Sep 2014
Researchers overcome noise problems in ultrasensitive measurements of tiny amounts of compounds