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Survey backs 'intermediaries' in science communication

The role of intermediaries between scientists and policymakers in boosting science communication has been endorsed by an international survey.

29 August 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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South Africa research initiative suffers funding setback

A South African initiative to boost research positions has hit problems after the Science and Technology Department failed to secure funding.

Source: Mail and Guardian Online

22 August 2008 | EN

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US launches centre for science diplomacy

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has launched a centre to promote science diplomacy and international understanding.

6 August 2008 | EN

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Spain and Taiwan to support science in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has signed an agreement to train researchers in Spain, and has received US$ 1 million from Taiwan for a fellowship program.

Source: El Nuevo Diario y El Caribe

29 July 2008 | ES

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Ghana, Tanzania to benefit from new UK funding scheme

A UK-based trust will provide over US$6 million of funding for research projects based in Ghana and Tanzania.

11 July 2008 | EN

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Petrol companies invest US$1.7 million in science

The Venezuelan institute for science has received funds from Total Oil and Shell for supporting research in nuclear medicine and access to science journals.

3 July 2008 | ES

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South–South industrial centre opens in Egypt

Egypt has set up a South–South cooperation centre to promote technology transfer and industrial development.

3 July 2008 | EN | 中文

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Colombia calls for applications to massive science fund

The Colombian government is calling for applications to a massive fund to support advanced training, science and innovation in the country.

30 June 2008 | ES

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G8 science ministers to expand low carbon R&D

Science ministers from the G8 countries have pledged to boost funding for research and development to create a low-carbon economy.

Source: CORDIS News

18 June 2008 | EN | 中文

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African molecular biologists receive European boost

South Africa has signed an agreement with the European Molecular Biology Association, providing African molecular biologists access to greater resources.

17 June 2008 | EN

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Iraq puts forward ambitious higher education plan

Iraq has put science and technology at the centre of a proposed five-year, US$1 billion higher education plan.

10 June 2008 | EN | 中文

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African e-learning 'needs human capacity building'

When it comes to e-learning it's not the hardware you use, but the way that you use it that counts, a new survey suggests.

5 June 2008 | EN

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Jamaica to launch agricultural technology centre

Jamaica will open a research centre of excellence to combat the food crisis and boost agricultural production in the Caribbean region.

1 June 2008 | ES

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Developing country biosafety capacity 'inadequate'

Does current biosafety and biotechnology training meet the capacity needs of developing countries? Far from it, according to a new report.

30 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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UK boosts application and communication of research

The UK government has launched a new strategy to help developing countries apply technology to the needs of the poor.

23 April 2008 | EN

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Interactive website aims to attract malaria funding

An innovative website aimed at attracting research funds from the global public has been launched to mark World Malaria Day.

21 April 2008 | EN

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Arab states leading the way in 'tech-readiness'

A new report finds that Arab states have demonstrated the most significant improvement of any region in technology-readiness.

17 April 2008 | EN

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US$40 million funding boost for African researchers

UK-based medical charity the Wellcome Trust will inject almost US$40 million into training scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa.

15 April 2008 | EN

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Asia Pacific research to benefit from Australian aid

The Australian government has announced that will invest more than US$18 million annually into research in the Asia Pacific.

1 April 2008 | EN

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Islamic conference boosts S&T with new resolutions

The Organization of the Islamic Conference has approved several resolutions to strengthen innovation and research in the Islamic world.

28 March 2008 | EN | 中文