http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on university systems and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/ Building a knowledge society in the Islamic World requires structural change — not fads and symbolism, argues Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/opinions/islam-analysis-knowledge-economies-remain-elusive.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsFri, 18 May 2012 11:04:18 GMTAhead of its September opening, Egypt's high-profile science and technology city is mired in a dispute over who owns the site's buildings.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/egypt-s-zewail-science-city-hit-by-universities-dispute.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsThu, 10 May 2012 15:33:53 GMTYoung researchers in Côte-d'Ivoire are to benefit from new research funds targeting projects in sustainable development and poverty alleviation.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/development-focus-for-c-te-d-ivoire-research-fund.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsWed, 02 May 2012 17:27:43 GMTCurrent models of innovation ignore small-scale technology — institutions must ensure it's a key part of the agenda, says Tony Marjoram.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/opinions/put-grassroots-innovation-on-the-agenda.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsWed, 02 May 2012 10:02:00 GMTEfforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/editorials/technical-creativity-needs-nurturing-at-the-grassroots.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsWed, 02 May 2012 10:00:00 GMTStunning fundraising success at Stellenbosch University is a model for others in Africa, but leadership is crucial, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/opinions/africa-analysis-taking-charge-of-university-fundraising.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsTue, 01 May 2012 10:00:00 GMTA culture of favouring science over technology comes at the expense of both technologists and research outputs, writes engineer Huafeng Wang.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/opinions/it-s-time-to-eliminate-professional-bias-in-china.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsThu, 26 Apr 2012 16:50:40 GMTThe Okavango Research Institute is drawing on African and international expertise to tackle challenges in a broad range of disciplines.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/features/building-science-bridges-in-botswana.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsTue, 24 Apr 2012 15:14:17 GMTAs Ugandan scientists move abroad in search of better remuneration, Esther Nakkazi reports that academics and government disagree about the impact of the exodus.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/features/uganda-s-scientists-seek-greener-pastures-abroad.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsFri, 20 Apr 2012 13:50:01 GMTIndia's scientific research is flagging — its revival will depend on changes in leadership and culture, says Gautam R. Desiraju.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/opinions/indian-research-needs-good-leadership-not-money.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsTue, 17 Apr 2012 17:03:24 GMTThe ongoing conflict in Syria has led to dramatic cuts in science budgets and research, and a sharp rise in brain drain.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/syrian-uprising-takes-toll-on-scientific-community.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsTue, 17 Apr 2012 15:27:01 GMTScience output from Brazil, Russia, India and China is becoming more evenly balanced across disciplines, a study finds.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/bric-science-profiles-more-like-the-g7-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsThu, 12 Apr 2012 11:56:43 GMTA game designed to help epidemiologists understand and process data generated by disease outbreaks has been trialled in South Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/game-approach-to-improve-outbreak-modelling-skills.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsWed, 11 Apr 2012 17:38:36 GMTJournalists in Ghana say they are keen to increase their coverage of science, but face a range of challenges, a survey finds.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/ghanaian-journalists-call-for-more-science-coverage.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsWed, 11 Apr 2012 17:01:47 GMTMinisters attending an all-Africa science and technology forum have pledged to strengthen and increase ST&I research and funding.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/african-ministers-reaffirm-st-i-commitments.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsWed, 04 Apr 2012 17:05:21 GMTDelegates at an all-Africa conference on science, technology and innovation say innovation and entrepreneurship should be taught in universities.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/universities-must-address-youth-unemployment-in-africa-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsMon, 02 Apr 2012 16:28:24 GMTSouth African researchers have developed an open-source mobile phone application to assist with water quality monitoring.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/water-monitoring-easier-with-free-mobile-phone-app.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsFri, 30 Mar 2012 12:48:49 GMTWestern universities are best-placed to provide developing country students with entrepreneurship training, argues Iqbal Z. Quadir.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/opinions/universities-should-provide-entrepreneurship-training-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsTue, 27 Mar 2012 17:09:36 GMTA call for prospective lecturers and students has been issued by Algeria, host to the northern node of the Pan African University.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/northern-node-of-pan-african-university-launched-in-algeria.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsTue, 27 Mar 2012 15:54:47 GMTPartnerships between university medical centres and local NGOs may help deliver medical assistance more efficiently after a catastrophe.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/university-systems/news/academic-aid-community-should-link-up-with-ngos-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_universitysystemsMon, 12 Mar 2012 12:14:08 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/