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Thinking big — and expensive — in the Saudi desert
Money is no object at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology — but will sumptuous surroundings promote research?
FEATURE | 23 October 2009 | EN
The state of South African science
Post-apartheid South African science faces many challenges but boosts in science spending mean the country is making strides.
Funding for higher education: Facts and figures
Sian Lewis charts the ups and downs in donor funding for higher education in developing countries over the last half century.
Makerere University: Rebuilding a reputation
Fostering a research culture has put Uganda's Makerere University back on its feet and is inspiring others, says Peter Wamboga-Mugirya.
Hopes and fears: Rebuilding science in Iraq
Iraq is rebuilding its science base but fear of attack means refugee academics are slow to return, reports Brendan O'Malley.
Controversy and transformation at KwaZulu-Natal university
Is a South African row over academic freedom rooted in objections to post-apartheid reforms or to abrasive management, asks Sharon Davis.
Innovate to accumulate
Emerging economies have shown how knowledge can be harnessed to fuel long-term development, writes Calestous Juma.
Brave new world: Gulf seeks bold science initiatives
The Gulf States are investing in radical initiatives to strengthen science but results are not guaranteed, reports Waleed Al-Shobakky.
Teaching science around the world
University science teaching varies around the world, with unique problems in different countries, as highlighted in this Science focus.
FEATURE | 11 July 2007 | EN
Tapping new wells: Qatar's education revolution
Qatar is investing billions in becoming the Gulf's top knowledge economy – but will research excellence follow the money? Lone Frank investigates.
FEATURE | 10 April 2006 | EN
Replacing quantity with quality in Brazil's PhD system
With a focus on quality rather than quantity, Brazil's education ministry is changing the way it assesses PhD programmes, writes Marcelo Leite.
FEATURE | 16 November 2004 | EN
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