http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on aid for higher education and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/news/ Two Brazilian science societies have delivered a joint agenda to the presidential candidates with S&T proposals for the next mandate.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/news/brazil-presidential-candidates-called-on-to-boost-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationThu, 30 Sep 2010 23:10:15 GMTBetween 2003 and 2010 Argentina increased the number of scholarships for PhD and post doctoral studies by 350 per cent.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/news/argentina-increases-postgraduate-scholarships-by-350-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 29 Sep 2010 15:50:38 GMTA new immigration law in Arizona has led Mexican universities to postpone or cancel collaborative programmes.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/news/immigration-law-ends-university-collaborations.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationFri, 13 Aug 2010 00:26:32 GMTSpain will contribute US$2.5 million towards and International Development Bank fund to support national innovation systems in Latin America and the Caribbeanhttp://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/news/spain-to-support-innovation-systems-in-latin-america.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationSat, 17 Jul 2010 00:25:36 GMTInstitutions in Chile and abroad have offered equipment donations and internships for postgraduate students affected by the earthquake.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/news/chilean-scientists-receive-support-after-the-earthquake.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationTue, 30 Mar 2010 07:00:41 GMTThe director of Chile's science council has been dismissed following irregularities in the allocation of scholarships granted by the state.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/news/chilean-government-dismisses-head-of-science-council.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 21 Oct 2009 01:29:45 GMTThe founder of a pioneering African science institute says prioritising basic health and education over science is hindering development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/news/spend-some-african-health-money-on-science-says-ph-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationMon, 20 Apr 2009 16:48:00 GMTSending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/policy-briefs/working-with-foreign-universities-to-build-capacit.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMTWith higher education returning to the aid agenda, SciDev.Net examines the successes, challenges and lessons to be learnt.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/editorials/what-role-for-higher-education-in-development-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMTDonors should fund the facilities needed to improve the conditions for research, as well as funding individual studies, says Berit Olsson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/opinions/donors-must-fund-the-essential-conditions-for-rese.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:05:00 GMTAfrican governments must invest in science training — but they don't have to go it alone, says Arlen Hastings.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/opinions/science-training-if-governments-lead-others-will-h.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:04:00 GMTHigher education in developing countries needs innovation infrastructure if it is to boost development, says Arnoldo Ventura.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/opinions/new-thinking-needed-on-innovation-infrastructure.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:03:00 GMTWhen funders focus on market-driven and applied science they hinder basic scientific enquiry in developing countries, says Lemuel V. Cacho.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/opinions/applied-research-is-ousting-curiosity-driven-scien.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:02:00 GMTSian Lewis charts the ups and downs in donor funding for higher education in developing countries over the last half century.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/features/funding-for-higher-education-facts-and-figures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:01:00 GMTShort-term income-generating research can erode university capacity — the foundation for long-term economic growth, says Phuong Nga Nguyen.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/opinions/research-governance-policies-threaten-university-c.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:01:00 GMTFostering a research culture has put Uganda's Makerere University back on its feet and is inspiring others, says Peter Wamboga-Mugirya.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/features/makerere-university-rebuilding-a-reputation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMTOur obsession with top-rated universities is denying us a 'world-class' global higher education system, says Ellen Hazelkorn.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/opinions/the-problem-with-university-rankings.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMTIndia should be inspiring science and technology graduates to stay in the sector, rather than building new institutions, says Anant Kamath.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/opinions/india-s-graduates-lack-inspiration-not-infrastruct.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationThu, 05 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMTIraq is rebuilding its science base but fear of attack means refugee academics are slow to return, reports Brendan O'Malley.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/features/hopes-and-fears-rebuilding-science-in-iraq.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationFri, 23 Jan 2009 16:21:52 GMTAfrica needs better universities, but is a pan-African university the way to go, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/aid-for-higher-education/opinions/africa-analysis-does-africa-need-a-pan-african-uni.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_aidforhighereducationFri, 23 Jan 2009 09:30:00 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/