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RIKEN
04 Jan 2010
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).
RIKEN
04 Jan 2010
The 23rd Japan IBM Science Prize in Computer Science was presented to Dr. Hiroki R. Ueda for his work in systems biology based on large-scale biological information analysis. Dr. Ueda is a Project Leader in the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (CDB). There were four projects and four prize recipients announced this year.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
04 Jan 2010
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will commence its Premier League challenge for the 2010 season through its match against Pos Malaysia FC scheduled for Monday, 11 January 2010, at 8.45 pm at USM Stadium, USM, Penang.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
04 Jan 2010
A 3rd year student from the Bachelor of Education (TESL) of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Amirrudin Abdul Rahman done the University proud by winning the Independence Oratory Championship of IPTA 2009 and what makes it even special was the fact that he bagged a title under the Bahasa Melayu category.
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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
04 Jan 2010
The Economic Planning Unit of Prime Minister’s Department will provide assistance for Halal Products and Research Institute of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to build a Halal Analysis Laboratory during the first quarter of 2010.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
04 Jan 2010
The Islamic Centre of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) organized a Youth Solat Camp for the staffs’ children and it was aimed to nurture admirable personalities through the practice of solat (prayers).
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
04 Jan 2010
A symposium was held recently by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) aimed to provide extensive network in the field of polymer, rubber and composites.
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
04 Jan 2010
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Hebei University of China today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation, in line with the university's internationalization agenda.
RIKEN
02 Jan 2010
Five new research projects expand an international, collaborative effort to advance understanding of how genetic factors influence a person’s responses to medicines. The additions bring the number of projects in the Global Alliance for Pharmacogenomics to 15.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
02 Jan 2010
Sewage sludge can be successfully converted into compost which can enhance growth and flowering of landscape plants
Universiti Sains Malaysia
30 Dec 2009
The study programmes at the School of Chemical Engineering (PPKK), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) have been accorded international recognition after being accredited by the United Kingdom-based Institute of Chemical Engineers (IchemE).
Nature Publishing Group
27 Dec 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Immunology: Triggering inflammation to self, Chemical Biology: Sweet digestion, Genetics: Variants associated with metabolite levels, Medicine: The neurochemistry of panic
RIKEN
26 Dec 2009
By being picky about its binding partners, an RNA-modifying enzyme brings an important measure of quality control to the protein production process
RIKEN
26 Dec 2009
Structural details of an environment-sensing protein complex could guide development of new drugs to direct plant growth or combat bacterial infection
RIKEN
26 Dec 2009
A new terahertz light source and detector could open the way for the practical application of terahertz waves
RIKEN
26 Dec 2009
On October 24, RIKEN Executive Director Kenji Takeda visited Zhejiang University in China to sign an important collaborative agreement between the two institutions.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
26 Dec 2009
Sarawak researchers studying to make paper from sago waste in Mukah and Pusak areas, Sarawak, East Malaysia.
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RIKEN
24 Dec 2009
Press Release - A new fluorescent protein has illuminated complex neural networks of the hippocampus. The protein, engineered by researchers at RIKEN opens the possibility to dramatically extend the scope of research into brain function.
Nature Publishing Group
23 Dec 2009
In Nature Chine this week - Public health: When swine flu first hit China
Tokyo University of Science
23 Dec 2009
The Tokyo University of Science held the Fourth International Collaboration Workshop for three days from Tuesday, December 8 to Thursday, December 10 at the Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo.
Tokyo University of Science
23 Dec 2009
A one-week intensive course "Building Fire Protection & Safety" was held from December 14th to 18th at the Urban & Architectural Institute, National University of Civil Engineering in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
23 Dec 2009
A new approach known as co-management of natural resources is an effective alternative in many circumstances for managing common resources sustainably and equitably.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
21 Dec 2009
Kuala Lumpur – A team of researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) walked away with 2 Gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze medals at the BioMalaysia 2009 exhibition held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
21 Dec 2009
Adjustable mouth prop that helps patients relax during dental treatments
Nature Publishing Group
20 Dec 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Variants associated with cleft lip with or without cleft palate, Socializing the amygdala, Inflammation and Type 2 Diabetes, Visualizing metastasis, Single-cycle laser pulses, Sticky sediments shape deltas, Wrapping up a ring, Chip-scale multiwavelength sources, Lenses that see it all
RIKEN
18 Dec 2009
The joint symposium was held on November 12, 2009 at the RIKEN Wako campus and featured presentations by five visiting members of the UoL and five RIKEN researchers.
RIKEN
18 Dec 2009
Nihar Ranjan Jana writes to Nobuyuki Nukina, laboratory head of the Laboratory for Structural Neuropathology at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute
RIKEN
18 Dec 2009
The nuclei in the core of a collapsing supernova can form a range of unusual ‘pasta-like’ structures
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
18 Dec 2009
5 researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) proudly bagged a special award, 4 gold and 1 silver at the INNOVA ENERGY 2009 international exhibition held here recently.
Keio University
18 Dec 2009
On November 28, 2009, the First General Assembly of the Keio Federation of Mita-Kai (Alumni Association) in South East Asia that each Mita-Kai in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, Saigon, Hanoi and Bangkok participated all together, was held at Dusit Thani Hotel in Bangkok with 207 participants.