Middle East synchrotron seeks peace through cooperation
A research centre in Jordan aims to boost science and foster peace through international collaboration, reports Rehab Abd Almohsen.
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Uganda's scientists seek greener pastures abroad
As Ugandan scientists move abroad in search of better remuneration, Esther Nakkazi reports that academics and government disagree about the impact of the exodus.
20 April 2012 | EN
Challenges facing India's bid for science 'superpower' status
India dreams of becoming a scientific powerhouse, but challenges lie ahead, including complex bureaucracy.
Source: Science
27 February 2012 | EN
What will keep Vietnamese researchers at home?
Will Vietnam's science stipends be enough to keep scientists at home or will corruption, entrenched hierarchies and poor facilities prevail, asks Mike Ives?
1 November 2011 | EN
Q&A: Romain Murenzi on the future of TWAS
Romain Murenzi, the new executive director of TWAS, the developing world's science academy, talks to SciDev.Net about his plans for the organisation.
14 July 2011 | EN
Q&A: Martyn Poliakoff on science diplomacy and green chemistry in Africa
The Royal Society's new foreign secretary, Martyn Poliakoff, talks to SciDev.Net about his plans to develop links with African scientists.
8 July 2011 | EN
Rebuilding Mexico's science and technology capacity
Can recent policies and new programmes tackle Mexico's serious shortage of homegrown science and technology? Cecilia Rosen finds out.
Tough times for Zimbabwe's science minister
Munyaradzi Makoni explains how an economic crisis and a brain drain have created problems for Zimbabwe's science minister, Heneri Dzinotyiweyi.
8 April 2011 | EN
Life as a scientist in South-East Asia
From Cambodia to Singapore, Shiow Chin Tan finds the situation for scientists varies enormously across South-East Asia.
Brazil: Fertile ground for science?
Can Brazil use its booming economy and abundant natural resources to become a life sciences juggernaut, asks Gene Russo.
Source: Nature
1 November 2009 | ES
The state of South African science
Post-apartheid South African science faces many challenges but boosts in science spending mean the country is making strides.
Source: TWAS
Funding for higher education: Facts and figures
Sian Lewis charts the ups and downs in donor funding for higher education in developing countries over the last half century.
Makerere University: Rebuilding a reputation
Fostering a research culture has put Uganda's Makerere University back on its feet and is inspiring others, says Peter Wamboga-Mugirya.
Q&A: Mozambique's science for the people
Mozambique's science and technology minister, Venâncio Massingue, tells SciDev.Net how he hopes to ensure that science benefits everyone.
29 October 2008 | EN
Q&A: The growing promise in South–South scientific collaboration
Jacob Palis, president of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, talks about shared responsibility and a rosy future for South–South research collaboration.
Zimbabwean science must fight many battles
Robert Koenig reports on the challenges faced by Zimbabwean researchers, and how they are overcoming them.
Source: Science
8 May 2007 | EN
No easy way in for Iraq's asylum academics
Academics fleeing death threats in Iraq are struggling to gain asylum and face a tough time breaking into the West's research community.
Source: Nature
'Academic moonlighting': China's hunt for glory
Hao Xin reports on China's controversial payouts that lure academic 'stars' based abroad back to China for a few months.
Source: Science
Harmonising science and Islam in Iran
John Bohannon reports on efforts to bridge the divide between science and religion in Iran.
Source: Science
24 July 2006 | EN
Physics in South Africa: long road to freedom
South Africa's physics community has mirrored the country's move from apartheid to liberation, and is now working hard to attract fresh talent. Christina Scott reports.
7 July 2006 | EN
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