http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on education and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/ Policies favouring black and mixed-race students in Brazil is closing the educational gap, but disadvantages still persist.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/brazil-reducing-racial-inequity-among-students.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:12:20 GMTCan a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:31 GMTSouth Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/opinions/south-sudan-must-turn-its-back-on-elitist-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:10 GMTA 13 per cent hike in Saudi Arabia's higher education budget, has reignited a debate about university rankings.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/saudi-universities-shrug-off-row-over-scientists-salaries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:20:59 GMTOpen innovation is key to the success of iHub and can change the working culture of any community of innovators, says Linda Kamau.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/opinions/how-to-nurture-entrepreneurs-and-stimulate-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 25 Jan 2012 16:03:37 GMTPrincess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTPakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/indian-scientists-visit-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:26:36 GMTEnglish may be the language of science, but students learn better and contribute more when taught in their local tongue, says Giovanni Tapang.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/opinions/don-t-teach-maths-and-science-in-english-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:04:38 GMTAsia now collectively invests slightly more than the United States in research and development, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/asian-countries-collectively-top-us-r-d-spend.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:02 GMTEcuador is offering 2,000 scholarships to its undergraduates and graduates to study science in foreign countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/ecuador-launches-its-largest-overseas-scholarship-scheme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:02:16 GMTColombia is seeking to become an ‘academic campus’ at which foreign students and scholars can pursue graduate studies and do research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/colombia-promotes-itself-as-an-academic-destination.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationFri, 13 Jan 2012 02:37:55 GMTPeru has unveiled an ambitious innovation project to improve collaboration between the public and private sectors, and boost science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/peru-to-boost-science-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:45:03 GMTA conference has called for new agricultural universities in East and Central Africa with a focus on innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/african-conference-calls-for-new-agricultural-universities.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationFri, 06 Jan 2012 16:55:55 GMTSecondary school students in Latin America and Spain are not interested in pursuing careers in science, a regional survey has found.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/interest-in-science-careers-wanes-in-latin-america.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 04 Jan 2012 17:26:58 GMTThe online encyclopaedia can fill a resource gap for students, policymakers and the public, say Samuel A. Assefa and Alex Bateman.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/opinions/engage-with-wikipedia-to-share-scientific-knowledge-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 22 Dec 2011 17:31:43 GMTCountries are using innovative schemes to train and retain health professionals — but they need support, says WHO expert Manuel M. Dayrit.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/opinions/poor-countries-can-keep-doctors-local-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 15 Dec 2011 17:33:32 GMTUNESCO has launched a website that will collect information on the status of open access to scientific information across the world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/global-portal-throws-spotlight-on-open-access-movement-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationMon, 05 Dec 2011 17:01:02 GMTPrincess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan discusses how global cooperation on science can benefit a knowledge-hungry world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/opinions/science-a-force-for-the-common-good.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 01 Dec 2011 15:22:00 GMTA plan has been launched to link the new Zewail City of Science and Technology, with research institutions sharing similar interests.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/egypt-s-science-city-to-spawn-national-research-network.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:57:07 GMTAngola has the money, connections and political will to be a force in African science. But will it tackle inequality, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/opinions/africa-analysis-assessing-angola-s-science-ambition-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:14:02 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/