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The director of Chile's science council has been dismissed following irregularities in the allocation of scholarships granted by the state.

The founder of a pioneering African science institute says prioritising basic health and education over science is hindering development.

China plans to offer top foreign scientists more than their current research funding in a bid to attract 1,500 exceptional researchers.

US–Africa science collaborations over the next decade should be more fruitful, thanks to shared policy interests, a key expert has said.

The African Development Bank says it supports proposals for a fund that would help coordinate science, technology and education projects.

The incoming president of the International Council for Science says that promoting developing world science education will be her top priority.

The African Union's new commissioner has placed education at the top of his agenda for advancing science and technology on the continent.

Member states of the Arab League have approved a ten-year strategy aiming to boost higher education and scientific research.

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa will fund doctoral and post-doctoral research to boost regional food security.

Egyptian research, innovation and higher education will benefit from a US$15 million European Union grant.

Chinese universities are spending too much on luxury buildings and not producing enough quality research, says a member of parliament.

Construction of the first site of the African Institute of Science and Technology has begun in Nigeria.

Scientists have urged the government to prioritise needs for higher education to tackle the shortage of scientists in critical fields.

Kuwait has announced a four-year plan for education — including the creation of a new university offering science and technology courses.

Tunisia has unveiled a strategy for scientific development and received approval for a World Bank loan to boost higher education.

Donors should invest in Africa's universities so they can produce skilled personnel and stimulate economic development, says a World Bank study.

Major US foundations have pledged US$200 million to strengthen African universities by speeding up Internet access and training researchers and lecturers.

Leading figures from African universities are to meet in Britain to draw up a strategy for how rich nations can help the continent's higher education sector develop.