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New network to raise profile of Muslim women scientists

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

4 August 2008 | EN

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Chinese conferences 'unsatisfactory', say participants

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

31 July 2008 | EN | 中文

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Uganda pilots scientist–MP 'shadowing scheme'

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

8 July 2008 | EN

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Agreement signed to boost young's science knowledge

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

Source: Juventud Rebelde y Radio Rebelde

7 March 2008 | ES

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New scheme to unite UK scientists with developing world

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

4 March 2008 | EN

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Researchers get virtual science writing help

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

3 March 2008 | EN | ES

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Dominican Republic to create scientific complex

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

Source: El Nuevo Diario

20 February 2008 | ES

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Mexico-EU research fund promotes collaboration

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

19 February 2008 | EN

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Neglected diseases get research funding boost

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

8 February 2008 | EN

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Africa and EU deepen S&T relationship

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

11 December 2007 | EN | FR

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New network to boost African chemistry

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

21 November 2007 | EN

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African council proposes forum for women scientists

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

20 November 2007 | EN

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New course gets farmers and scientists talking

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

14 June 2007 | EN

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African ecologists unite for environment

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

10 May 2007 | EN

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Rwanda launches its science research council

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

5 February 2007 | EN

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Global computer grid links far-flung African scientists

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

24 November 2006 | EN

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Islamic nations approve a network for ethical debate

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

23 November 2006 | EN | 中文

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'Give science academies a voice', say Arab scientists

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

16 November 2006 | EN

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Latin American network for women in science set up

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

9 May 2006 | ES

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Network to support African biotech research, policy

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

8 March 2006 | EN