http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on university systems and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/news/ South 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/university-systems/opinions/south-sudan-must-turn-its-back-on-elitist-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:10 GMTA controversial science reform that gave the Venezuelan government more control over a private sector R&D tax has boosted science funding.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/news/boost-to-venezuela-s-science-funding-remains-under-fire.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:14:28 GMTOffices of research, innovation and commercialisation (ORIC) are set to improve links between Pakistan’s universities and its enterprises.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/news/pakistan-to-improve-academia-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:57 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/university-systems/news/saudi-universities-shrug-off-row-over-scientists-salaries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:20:59 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/university-systems/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 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/university-systems/opinions/don-t-teach-maths-and-science-in-english-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:04:38 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/university-systems/news/colombia-promotes-itself-as-an-academic-destination.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsFri, 13 Jan 2012 02:37:55 GMTSome Muslim countries' powerful financial incentives to make quick progress in research could backfire, cautions Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/opinions/islam-analysis-money-can-t-buy-quality-research-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsThu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:46 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/university-systems/news/african-conference-calls-for-new-agricultural-universities.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsFri, 06 Jan 2012 16:55:55 GMTScientists and officials in Senegal are working on a science policy that will join up research efforts to meet development needs.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/news/senegal-brainstorms-how-to-make-innovation-a-priority.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsWed, 21 Dec 2011 17:25:33 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/university-systems/opinions/poor-countries-can-keep-doctors-local-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsThu, 15 Dec 2011 17:33:32 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/university-systems/news/egypt-s-science-city-to-spawn-national-research-network.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:57:07 GMTNorth-South partnerships dominate university funding in Tanzania, but they are failing to build capacity, says Johnson M. Ishengoma.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/opinions/north-south-partnerships-are-not-the-answer-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsThu, 24 Nov 2011 16:58:22 GMTWill Vietnam's science stipends be enough to keep scientists at home or will corruption, entrenched hierarchies and poor facilities prevail, asks Mike Ives?http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/features/what-will-keep-vietnamese-researchers-at-home-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsTue, 01 Nov 2011 15:44:31 GMTA new ranking of regional universities shows that Brazil produces the largest number both of publications and of academics with doctoral degrees.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/news/brazil-leads-latin-american-ranking-of-universities.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsMon, 24 Oct 2011 12:11:36 GMTIndian science is bureaucratic and needs to keep up with the demands of liberalisation, says M. Vijayan.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/opinions/autonomy-needed-in-indian-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsMon, 24 Oct 2011 10:31:54 GMTA new ministry in Burkina Faso has a remit to unite science and innovation across government departments, in pursuit of development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/news/burkina-faso-aims-to-unite-science-for-development-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsWed, 19 Oct 2011 16:46:29 GMTTop talent, abundant resources and vision are key to building world-class research universities, finds a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/news/world-bank-says-top-research-universities-not-for-all.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsMon, 17 Oct 2011 17:26:06 GMTUnsupportive families and a lack of science in rural schools make it hard for Ugandan women to pursue careers in computing, a study says.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/news/uphill-struggle-for-uganda-s-women-computer-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsWed, 21 Sep 2011 17:46:15 GMTA WHO study has found that African governments are giving traditional medicine increasing support.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/university-systems/news/traditional-medicine-gains-ground-in-african-universities.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_universitysystemsThu, 15 Sep 2011 17:46:19 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/