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China's farming ambitions in Mozambique take shape
A farming research centre is set to open in Mozambique with funding, seeds and advice from China.
Chinese science to be showcased on one website
China is trying to make the most of its science spending by uniting information about the nation's research activities on one website.
Nepal, Japan team up for Himalayan climate research
Japan and Nepal have announced that they will form a research partnership to study climate change related issues in the Himalayas.
TWAS aims to boost its science fund
The academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.
Grant bolsters African biosafety capacity
The African Biosafety Network of Expertise can now begin building African countries' biosafety knowhow in earnest.
NEWS | 15 October 2009 | EN
Africans 'losing out' in North–South collaborations
Failure to secure rights over joint research data is preventing African researchers from getting ahead, a meeting has heard.
NEWS | 14 October 2009 | EN
Arab women scientists launch initiatives
An awards ceremony recognising Arab women scientists has enabled many to meet face-to-face for the first time.
Task force proposes regional hubs for energy research
A global energy research network would boost "bottom up" mitigation strategies, says the World Economic Forum
Saudi science powerhouse opens its doors
Leaders of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which opened this week, have stated their global aims.
NEWS | 25 September 2009 | EN
Merck, Wellcome create new model for vaccine development
A new centre will marry academia and industry in an unprecedented partnership to develop vaccines for the poor.
Technology 'crucial' in China's climate fight
As the world's most populated nation puts tackling greenhouse gases on the agenda, science and technology are given centre stage.
Pan-African University could launch early next year
A single research institution spanning the African continent could open its first node by February 2010, education ministers have agreed.
Senegal to become part of ambitious maths network
Senegal is pushing ahead with plans to open a postgraduate maths institute as part of a continent-wide drive to see the discipline blossom.
Online tool could aid global collaboration
A free online data-sharing tool developed by Google could help with worldwide scientific collaborations.
Scientists asked to create Earth systems research plan
The International Council for Science is asking scientists to define the research agenda in global environmental change.
Pakistan begins revamp of science institute
Pakistan has selected advisors to oversee its science ministry — dogged by mismanagement accusations — with mixed reactions.
NEWS | 13 July 2009 | EN
Africa takes the lead in health research partnerships
A new US$49 million initiative aims to strengthen health research capacity across Africa — and will put African researchers in charge.
NEWS | 2 July 2009 | EN
Developing world beckons UK learned societies
UK science societies are running small-scale collaborations with scientists in the developing world.
US asks to host its first UNESCO institute
A water resources institute in Virginia is set to become UNESCO's first US-based establishment.
NEWS | 25 May 2009 | EN
Islamic countries establish tech-sharing forum
A new forum for technology transfer will aid the sharing of homegrown technologies across the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
NEWS | 23 April 2009 | EN
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