Conscious of change

Article Abstract:

Khotso Mokhele, formerly in charge of developing research in South Africa, has given his views on the role that science and technology are playing in the development of South Africa and the rest of the continent. His biggest achievement includes retaining quality as a cornerstone of the research enterprise and also the National Research Foundation's (NRF) grants to the best research projects, as well as providing incentives for African American researchers.

South Africa, Science, Space & Technology, Economic aspects, Political aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Science and state, Science policy, Scientific development, Mokhele, Khotso

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Borysiewicz to head UK medical council

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Leszek Borysiewicz has been chosen as the next head after Colin Blakemore to handle the UK Medical Research Council (MRC). Borysiewicz was found to suit the role perfectly, as apart from having a strong biomedical background, he is also well aware of the government issues.

United Kingdom, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Medical Research Council (United Kingdom), Borysiewicz, Leszek

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Sivaramakrishna Chandrasekhar (1930-2004)

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Sivaramakrishna Chandrasekhar was active in the creation and development of the Liquid Crystal Society. In 1991, he founded a new center for Liquid Crystal Research in Bangalore.

India, Obituary, Chandrasekhar, Sivaramakrishna

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