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 Islamic scientific channel
How are Muslims contributing to the development of science?
Islam and science are mostly perceived in the west as incompatible. However, the very revelation of the Holy Qur'an sets precedence 14 centuries before modern science through its many miracles that now have been proved scientifically. Also, early Islamic history shows that Muslims like Ibn Sina, Al-Farabi, Omar Khayyam, Averroes, al-Ghazali, and Ibn Khaldum among many others, were pioneers of modern science.
Baghdad Islamic Culture at its Height in Philosophy and Science
The Islamic Golden Age is traditionally dated from the mid-8th to the mid-13th century A.D. (sack of Baghdad) although it has been extended by one scholar to at least the 15th century. During this period, artists, engineers, scholars, poets, philosophers, geographers and traders in the Islamic world contributed to agriculture, the arts, economics, industry, law, literature, navigation, philosophy, sciences, sociology, and technology, both by preserving earlier traditions and by adding inventions and innovations of their own. Howard R. Turner writes: "Muslim artists and scientists, princes and laborers together made a unique culture that has directly and indirectly influenced societies on every continent.
Muslim Scientists
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ISESCO/Anniversary: ISESCO, vanguard of joint Islamic action in education, science, culture, communication, environment and child protection
Abdul-Aziz Othman Altwaijri, Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), stressed that a scientific and cultural revival of the Islamic World requires a solid base rooted in a developed education system, renewed curricula and innovative scientific and technological programmes tuned to the latest developments in these areas.
Periscope :An Initiative for Sudanese Knowledge -Based Society
North Africa sweeps first Innovation Prize for Africa
Two North African innovators from Egypt and Algeria came tops at the first ever Innovation Prize for Africa
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 Muslim women in science
Women in higher education in Pakistan
Women face numerous problems in higher education, especially access and retention. The significant gap between university women graduates and employment is also a matter of concern. As such, there is an urgent need for the government and Higher Education Commission (HEC) to formulate policies and strictly monitor their implementation to make Vision 2020 embrace the EFA and MDG of strengthening women and enabling them to become equal partners in economic development.
Call for Applications of OWSD Postgraduate Fellowships, 2012
Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centers of Excellence in the South-2012
L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Postgraduate Scholarship, Canada
Doctoral Scholarship for Women in Life Sciences , Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiology funded by L’Oréal-UNESCO, Canada
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 Studies and reports
The Atlas of Islamic-World Science & Innovation
This landmark study is exploring the changing landscape of science and innovation across a diverse selection of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, including in-depth case studies of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Senegal, Nigeria and Kazakhstan. Working closely with partners in each of these countries, the project will chart the delicate interplay between science, innovation, culture and politics, and explore new opportunities for partnership and exchange with the wider world.
Nanotechnologies for development, Towards a framework for democratic governance of risks and benefits in the global South
The key message of the policy brief is that nanotechnology can have both positive and negative consequences for countries in the global South. These should be pro-actively dealt with. The positive consequences of nanotechnology include direct benefits in the form of solutions to the problems of the poor and indirect benefits in the form of economic growth. The negative consequences of nanotechnology include direct risks to human health and the environment and indirect risks such as a deepening of the global divide. Core challenges to harnessing nanotechnology for development include risk governance, cultures of innovation, knowledge brokerage and travelling technology.
Mapping scientific research in member states of the Organization of Islamic Conference
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Egypt's presidential candidates pledge to boost science (ARABIC)
As Egyptians prepare to vote in next month's presidential elections (23-24 May), many candidates have promised new strategies for science, technology and innovation, and pledged to increase government expenditure on research
Scientific Role of Muslims
Scientific achievements are an inherent part of the Muslim identity and there is a need to reinforce and encourage Muslim contributions in science, technology, business, medicine
How Islam’s Golden Age Shaped the Modern World
Islamic culture reached from southern Spain to China and drew on scholars of many faiths who built on the knowledge of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans to make breakthroughs that paved the way for the Renaissance, . According to Diane Perlov, senior vice president of exhibit development at the California Science Center, 1001 Inventions
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 opinion
Qatar’s Education City has the look of a technology super-state in the making, but can it deliver on its promise
R&D neglected in Muslim countries
Arab countries need green economies rooted in science
Reforms in the Arab region should focus on transitioning to a green economy, argues award-winning environmental advocate Najib Saab, secretary general of AFED and editor-in-chief of Al-Bia Wal-Tanmia (Environment & Development) magazine)
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 Profile
Muhammad Yunus
Noble Prize Winner in economy in 2006 from Bangladesh
Mohamed Abdus Salam
“Nobel Prize winner for physics in 1979 from Pakistan”
Ahmed Zewail
“Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry in 1999 from Egypt”
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 netwatch
Online Ph.D resources
It is dedicated to providing readers with the information needed to make informed decisions about PhD education and life. It covers all aspects of pursuing and attaining a doctorate from beginning to end. It includes a broad range of topics that include logistical issues (such as procuring research funding) as well as personal social advice.
Network for the Coordination and Advancement of Sub-Saharan Africa-EU Science and Technology Co-operation
UK University League Tables
Comprehensive information about UK universities covering accommodation, sport, bursaries and more as well as ranking of UK universities by assessing their performance in nine quality factors
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 Science and technology education observatory
Roadmap for world-class teaching universities launched
A strategy for setting up world-class teaching universities, with an outline for evaluating teaching and learning quality, was formulated at an international conference on higher education held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last month.
Quality reviews - call for reviewers
ICDE is working to develop its Quality Review service for institutions and announces a call for interest for individuals willing to join the pool of reviewers. Reviewers work in small teams and study documentation, visit the institution, and submit a report. Remuneration is provided, and travel costs and incidental expenses are covered.
Egypt :Virtual library on academic freedom to be launched
Egypt is to launch an e-library on university freedoms aimed at promoting and supporting academic freedom, improving awareness of the concept and shedding light on legal and social aspects of human rights.
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  Meetings & conferences  

International conference on science in Egypt across ages

Date: 9-11 October, 2012
Location: cairo, Egypt

Second g|saudi arabia 2.0 event

Date: March 24-25
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Workshop on "ENVIRONMENT & BIO-GRICULTURE"

Date: April 2-3, 2012
Location: National Research Centre, Cairo , Egypt

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  Fellowships, awards and & training opportunities  

C.V. Raman International fellowship for African researchers for research in India 2012

2012 International PhD Scholarship at University of Rome “La Sapienza” , Italy

2012 TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training

TWAS offers Fellowships for Young Scientists from Developing Countries at Research Institution in any Developing Country 2012

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  Academic job opportunities in the islamic world  

Research/Senior Research Fellow
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: International Food Policy Research Institute
Closing Date: 16 November 2011

Medical Research Position in Obstetrics and Gynecology at United Arab Emirates University, UAE

Innovation and Impact Specialist
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Closing Date: 12 September 2011

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