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Science Policy
NUS Enterprise has officially rebranded to NUSX and launched new initiatives to turn university research into commercial business ventures. The announcement was made through a single institutional event and an unverified set of future goals.
National University of Singapore3 min read
Science Policy
The United States public acknowledged for the first time that it has weapons in Earth's orbit, while the European Union announced new space infrastructure investments. This information is based on public statements and expert analysis reported by a university news outlet.
Jornal da USP3 min read
Science Policy
An opinion article in Jornal da USP argues that São Paulo has moved from simply sending scientists abroad to building lasting international partnerships, hosting foreign research centres and attracting researchers to the state. It is an opinion piece that highlights official programmes and figures rather than an independent evaluation.
Jornal da USP3 min read
Science Policy
A programme called BRICS+ Biodesign, launched in New Delhi in September, plans to help young entrepreneurs develop health technologies by spending time in innovation hubs in Brazil and India, and USP researchers may take part. It is still being designed: the call for applicants had not been published and funding details were not final.
Jornal da USP3 min read
Science Policy
Sixteen students in an MIT course wrote a 100-page report, Entrepreneurship in Aerospace, based on more than 50 interviews with founders, engineers and investors, offering five predictions about the space industry and practical tools for start-ups. It is a student-written guide built on interviews and judgement, not a peer-reviewed study.
MIT News2 min read