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Opinions archive results 1-20 of 25 in Science & Innovation Policy and University systems
Debating Pakistan's higher education overhaul
Three Nature articles display mixed feelings about the success of Pakistan's higher education reforms.
OPINION | 15 October 2009 | EN
Pakistani research culture still out of reach
Following its higher education reforms, Pakistan's success in creating a research culture is still uncertain, say Athar Osama and colleagues.
OPINION | 3 September 2009 | EN
New South African minister will put science centre stage
South Africa's new science minister will help boost science for development, says an editorial in the South African Journal of Science.
OPINION | 11 June 2009 | EN
Africa Analysis: Where next for Malagasy science?
As Madagascar's political unrest continues, Linda Nordling asks what long-term effects it will have on the island's scientists.
Donors must fund the essential conditions for research
Donors should fund the facilities needed to improve the conditions for research, as well as funding individual studies, says Berit Olsson.
Science training: If governments lead, others will help
African governments must invest in science training — but they don't have to go it alone, says Arlen Hastings.
New thinking needed on innovation infrastructure
Higher education in developing countries needs innovation infrastructure if it is to boost development, says Arnoldo Ventura.
Applied research is ousting curiosity-driven science
When funders focus on market-driven and applied science they hinder basic scientific enquiry in developing countries, says Lemuel V. Cacho.
Research governance policies threaten university capacity
Short-term income-generating research can erode university capacity — the foundation for long-term economic growth, says Phuong Nga Nguyen.
The problem with university rankings
Our obsession with top-rated universities is denying us a 'world-class' global higher education system, says Ellen Hazelkorn.
India's graduates lack inspiration, not infrastructure
India should be inspiring science and technology graduates to stay in the sector, rather than building new institutions, says Anant Kamath.
OPINION | 5 February 2009 | EN
Africa Analysis: Does Africa need a pan-African university?
Africa needs better universities, but is a pan-African university the way to go, asks Linda Nordling.
African research collaborations must be fair and equal
Research collaborations with African institutions must be equal, fair and meaningful, says Damtew Teferra.
OPINION | 13 January 2009 | EN
China's universities need tough guidelines
A row between two senior scientists in China highlights the need for clearer guidelines on decision-making, says an editorial in Nature.
Cross-cultural partnerships must talk to build trust
Academic partnerships bring knowledge and drive economic growth, but success depends on good communications that build trust, says Tim Gore.
Africa needs research universities to fight poverty
Neglect of science and technology in African universities has been compounded by a failure to focus research on the continent's needs, says Mammo Muchie.
OPINION | 1 August 2008 | EN
Kenyan education should embrace nanotechnology
Kenya should establish a nanotechnology curriculum to get ahead of the game, say Macharia Waruingi and Jean Njoroge.
OPINION | 6 June 2008 | EN
G8 should support high-speed web access in Africa
Calestous Juma argues that G8 countries should support provision of cheap, fast Internet access in Africa — particularly to universities.
Time to abandon ratings for South African researchers
South Africa's rating system for researchers belongs to the past, but its administrators are reluctant to change, says Michael Cherry.
OPINION | 29 May 2008 | EN
Collaboration requires a strong home base
Developing-world scientists should make every effort to pursue careers at home – and their governments should help them, says Mohamed Hassan.
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