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An Islamic Network for Women Scientists has been established to encourage women scientists to network more efficiently at the national level.

A new survey reveals that many Chinese science academics and students are dissatisfied with the quality of domestic academic conferences.

The Uganda National Academy of Science will trial a new pairing scheme where scientists shadow MPs and vice versa.

Cuba's Youth Technical Brigades and the central administration have agreed to enhance young people's knowledge of science and technology.

A new organisation seeks to use the UK scientific community to address developing world problems and collaborate on potential solutions.

A new venture is helping Latin American and Caribbean scientists improve their scientific writing to prepare conference abstracts.

Dominican Republic has announced plans to create a scientific complex to share scientific knowledge among public and private institutions.

Mexico and the European Union have established a €20 million fund to encourage knowledge transfer and research collaboration.

Fellowship applications are open to African researchers in an initiative to inject much-needed resources into neglected diseases.

A new four-year initiative has been approved by the European Union to enhance partnership between African and European scientists.

An African chemistry network has been launched, that aims to boost the social and economic development of the continent.

The African ministerial council has agreed to set up a forum for women working in science and technology.

A new postgraduate course will teach agricultural scientists how to get their research to the masses — and benefit small-scale farmers.

East African ecologists have formed a new society to address escalating threats to the region's environment.

Rwanda's first science research council will coordinate the country's research and promote the value of science to the public.

African scientists at home and abroad will soon be able to stay in touch via a powerful computer network.

Islamic nations have agreed to formalise ethical debate and moral guidance for scientists by setting up a science ethics network.

Scientists and policy makers urge Arab governments to work more closely with science academies to improve their national science strategies.

A newly-formed network aims to increase the number of women working in science in Latin America.

An online network will launch this month to promote dialogue on agricultural biotechnology in Africa.