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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
22 Feb 2012
Former International Development Research Center (IDRC) governor Pratap Bhanu Mehta has received the prestigious 2011 Infosys Prize for Social Sciences – Political Science in recognition of his contributions to Indian public policy and international relations.
Asia Research News
21 Feb 2012
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) yesterday officially became the first university in Malaysia to sell COOP 1Malaysia products.
Asia Research News
20 Feb 2012
The February intake for 2011/2012 session of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) saw 303 students enrolling for the undergraduate studies of the university.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
20 Feb 2012
Institutions of higher learning (IHL) in Malaysia must strive to create a closer relationship with universities in Saudi Arabia. This includes a collaboration involving research and academic matters related to students in the future.
Waseda University
20 Feb 2012
Daisuke Ishida from Waseda University, Japan, discuss the influence that information technology such as the Internet has had on consumer behavior, from the three perspectives of engaging information, searching for information and transmitting information.
Nature Publishing Group
19 Feb 2012
Latest news from Nature journals 20 February 2012
RIKEN
17 Feb 2012
Heavy ion beams produced by the RIKEN Ring Cyclotron at the RI Beam Factory have played a key part in the alcoholic beverage-brewing process.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
17 Feb 2012
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to have received a set of five special sculptures titled "Vision" from renowned sculptor Professor Norman Ko Wah-man as a gift for its 75th anniversary.
RIKEN
17 Feb 2012
A theory that accurately describes the properties of relativistic electron vortex beams will impact applications such as electron microscopy
RIKEN
17 Feb 2012
By piecing together the interactions between a pair of proteins involved in colorectal cancer, researchers may have identified suitable targets for drug development
RIKEN
17 Feb 2012
Development of a theoretical framework for interpreting the results of subatomic-particle collisions could provide insight into proton composition
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
17 Feb 2012
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) will have its own museum within this year not only to be a great university but also to complement other museums in the state.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
16 Feb 2012
Computer simulations show how key properties of nanowires change as the diameter increases
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
16 Feb 2012
A novel link between optical fibers and nanometer-scale silicon structures could aid the development of integrated optical circuits
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
16 Feb 2012
Reduced graphene oxide decorated with metallic nanoparticles shows high potential for gas detection
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
16 Feb 2012
Developing-world scientists at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Nature Publishing Group
16 Feb 2012
Latest news from Nature 16/02/2012
University of the Philippines Diliman
16 Feb 2012
An exhibit on new and recent works of renowned Filipino painter and printmaker, Ofelia Gelvezon-Téqui, formally opened on February 13 at the Atelyer, Bulwagan ng Dangal’s small gallery in the University of the Philippines Diliman.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Feb 2012
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently received a generous donation of HK$8 million from Ho and Ho Foundation Ltd to set up a scholarship to support mainland students with outstanding performance pursue their studies at PolyU.
University of the Philippines Diliman
15 Feb 2012
The University of Houston System (UHS) and University of the Philippines Diliman have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further collaboration between the institutions through mutual cooperation and academic programs in instruction, research and development.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
15 Feb 2012
Singapore, 15 February 2012- The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is showcasing 15 cutting-edge technologies to boost safety and productivity that is of relevance to the aerospace and aviation industry.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
15 Feb 2012
Sarawak has the potential to be Malaysia's top contributor of furniture for export because it is a major producer of tropical timber and timber products.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
14 Feb 2012
Norizan Mat Diah, Marina Ismail, Putri Mazliana Abdul Hami and Suzana Ahmad of UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia developed a software to teach children Jawi calligraphy.
Tokyo University of Science
14 Feb 2012
In late January 2012, Tokyo University of Science President Akira Fujishima visited Hyderabad University during a trip to India as a guest lecturer and concluded an academic exchange agreement.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
14 Feb 2012
The National Institute for Materials Science in Japan has concluded a Comprehensive Collaborative Agreement (a sister institute agreement) with National Taiwan University (NTU) in Republic of China (Taiwan).
Universiti Sains Malaysia
14 Feb 2012
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) aims to reinforce its relationship with higher education institutions in Saudi Arabia.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Feb 2012
A total of 18 members joined the A*STAR Aerospace Programme’s consortium to collaborate on pre-competitive research in aviation technologies, develop new products, processes and solutions in aviation engineering, and improve performance, safety and productivity.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
13 Feb 2012
To mark its commitment in striving to meet the mission of being an exemplary university of internationally acknowledged stature, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) promoting academic and research interactions with B S Abdur Rahman University (BSAU) of Chennai, India, in Kuching yesterday.
Nature Publishing Group
12 Feb 2012
Latest News from Nature 12 february 2012
RIKEN
10 Feb 2012
A new method to map nanostructures within materials may lead to biological imaging of the internal organization of cells