Science & Development Bulletin monitors science development and highlights the role of science and technology in establishing knowledge-based economy in the Islamic world. Issue No.67 – September 2010
News

Gulf states move to rebuild tradition of research

Huge amounts are being spent on education in an attempt to catch up with the developed world and train youth for diversified economies

North–South network hopes to boost Mediterranean science

The Euro-Mediterranean Science Academic Network has been launched, and hopes to serve as a model of North–South collaboration.

Arsenic linked with one in five deaths in Bangladesh

A fifth of deaths in Bangladesh are caused, or hastened, by long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water, a study has found.

AFRICA: International research initiatives launched

A number of international initiatives have been launched in Africa recently to develop research and innovation across the continent, and to transform new ideas generated by higher education and research into improved products, processes and businesses. The projects include a technology development and transfer network, a continental research framework programme and a science-to-business challenge.

 

Muslim women in science

Women and science …..The Arab perspective
 

Studies and reports

Africa between thirst and the abundance of energy sources (Arabic)

U.S. Government Science and Technology Engagement With the Muslim World

Progress in Realizing the US President’s Vision of Enhanced Science and Technology (S&T) Partnership in the Muslim World.

Developing ANDI: A Novel Approach to Health Product R&D in Africa

Africa has quality research and development (R&D) capacity but its distribution is uneven and collaboration across the continent remains poor.
 

netwatch

ICPCNanoNet
It brings together partners from the EU, China, India and Russia and aims to provide wider access to published nanoscience research, and opportunities for collaboration between scientists in the EU and International Cooperation Partner Countries (ICPC). This is being achieved through an open access electronic archive of nanoscience publications (Nano Archive) and tools to facilitate networking between scientists in different world regions.

AuthorAID…… Supporting Developing Country Researchers in Publishing Their Work
It is a global research community that provides networking, mentoring, resources and training for researchers in developing countries.

Libyan website for distance-learning
It will initially offer almost-free lessons and educational support for high school students before branching off into university-level studies


  
Spotlight

قلة البركه --- حديث الساعه

The Prophet Mohamed said: "Seeking knowledge is a mandate for every Muslim (male and female)." (Sahih Bukhari)

Science and technology education observatory

TUNISIA: Higher education key to new development plan
Tunisia has adopted the 12th development plan for 2010-14 with a focus on higher education. The aim is to transform the national economy into a model driven by innovation and knowledge, in a country ranked the most improved in technology-readiness in Africa.

ABU DHABI: US$1 billion higher education plan
The government of Abu Dhabi has launched its first higher education strategy reform. This aims to build research capabilities to help sustain a shift away from Abu Dhabi's oil-based economy and establish an innovation-based and knowledge-producing society.

EGYPT: University cooperation to ease Nile Basin row
Egypt plans to promote higher education cooperation with seven upstream Nile Basin states in a diplomatic move to strengthen strategic, economic and cultural relations. The aim is to ease tension sparked by a new pact calling for equitable water use, which Egypt perceives as being against its interests.

Meetings and conferences

1st International Biotechnology Innovation Conference
Date: 21-23 November, 2010
Location: Cairo, Egypt

6th congress of the Asian medical education association "trends in medical education"
Date: 23-26 March, 2011
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Second International Congress Of Bioethics
Date: 20-22 November 2010
Location: Tehran, Iran

5th International Conference of Pharmaceutical & Drug Industries
Date: March 8-10, 2011
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Fellowships, awards and & training opportunities

The Khalifa International Date Palm Award

Hellenic Aid Scholarships Programme for Foreign Students from Developing Countries, Greece
Within the framework of international development cooperation and assistance, each year, Hellenic Aid grants approximately 100 scholarships to foreign and expatriate students deriving from developing countries for graduate and postgraduate studies at Greek universities and technological education institutes.

International Under Graduate Scholarships in Istanbul Sehir University 2010-2011, Turkey
Istanbul Sehir University, established in 2008, will open its doors for the very first students with 4 faculties and 10 departments. The university invites international applicants to come study in Istanbul, Turkey.

 

Academic job opportunities in the islamic world

Call for an expert on water and sewerage management in Tsunami affected areas.
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Academic vacancies at science and technology university, Yemen
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