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Economist
3 days ago
- Science
- Economist
Are China's universities really the best in the world?
A decade ago Nature, a scientific publisher, began tallying the contributions made by researchers at different institutions to papers published across a set of 145 respected journals. When the first such Nature Index was published in 2016, the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) ranked first, but American and European institutions dominated the top ten. Harvard placed second, with Stanford and MIT fifth and sixth; the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the German Max Planck Society were third and fourth; Oxford and Cambridge took ninth and tenth (seventh and eighth place went, respectively, to the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres and the University of Tokyo).
Mid East Info
12-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
XPANCEO Partners with the University of Dubai to Propel Deep Tech Innovation - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, June 11, 2025 — XPANCEO, a leading deep tech company pioneering the next generation of computing via the development of smart contact lenses, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Dubai. This strategic partnership underscores a shared commitment to driving innovation at the nexus of academia and industry. Ranked among the UAE's top six academic and corporate organizations by the Nature Index, XPANCEO is on track to unveil the world's first fully integrated smart contact lens by 2026. Its partner, the University of Dubai — established by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 1997 — is one of the region's most forward-thinking academic institutions. It is internationally accredited by AACSB and ABET, and is a key player in the UAE's thriving innovation ecosystem. Key areas of collaboration include joint R&D projects and co-authored publications that target high-impact scientific and technological advances. The partnership also includes internship and mentorship programs designed to integrate students into active research settings and provide co-supervision for senior research projects. Both parties will share access to laboratory facilities to support collaborative innovation. They will also organize and participate in conferences, workshops, and expert lectures to facilitate knowledge exchange . Additionally, the partnership will focus on joint involvement in innovation challenges and international hackathons. This partnership reinforces XPANCEO's ongoing commitment to building an ecosystem of visionary thinkers and innovators, while supporting the UAE's broader ambition to become a global innovation hub. 'At XPANCEO, we don't just build breakthrough technologies — we help shape the minds that will define the future. That's why we put a strong focus on cultivating new talent across our core research areas. Our collaboration with the University of Dubai gives students direct access to live challenges in optics, nanomaterials, and bio-integration. They bring curiosity, fresh perspective, and the drive to push science beyond today's limits. We bring deep expertise, infrastructure, and a set of ambitious tasks. This partnership is a hands-on step toward growing local talent and developing the kind of innovation ecosystem that the future demands.' Valentyn Volkov, Co-Founder, Scientific Partner at XPANCEO 'As a leading academic institution committed to research-driven innovation, we see this partnership as an opportunity to contribute to the advancement and responsible application of next-generation wearable technologies. This initiative aligns closely with our strategic goals to bridge the gap between academia and industry, foster emerging tech ecosystems in the UAE, and prepare our students to become pioneers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.' Dr. Eesa Al Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai
Wall Street Journal
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
China Is Surging Ahead in Scientific Research
Frank G. Pocino suggests China's authoritarian system renders its universities uncompetitive with those in the U.S. (Letters, 'Has Donald Trump Done Higher Ed a Favor?,' May 29). Yet the scientific record tells a different story. According to the Nature Index, China now leads the U.S. in physics and chemistry publications. It ranks a close second in the life sciences. The U.S. is already losing ground in key scientific fields, and political attacks on its universities risk accelerating that decline. Assuming international students will continue to flock to American campuses ignores a basic truth: Students go where the best research is happening. If that's no longer the U.S., they will look elsewhere. Prof. Michael A. Rogawski
South China Morning Post
05-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
US still reigns over China in tech race, but gaps are quickly closing: Harvard report
The United States continued to lead China in critical technologies, namely artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, semiconductors, space and quantum, according to a report released on Thursday by Harvard University. Advertisement The authors of the Critical and Emerging Technologies Index, released by the university's Belfer Centre for Science and International Affairs, said the US maintained its competitive edge because of large-scale American public and private investment, a top-notch and diverse research workforce, and a decades-old decentralised innovation ecosystem. To quantify the global tech race, the index assigned considerable weight to private and public funding resources – a US advantage not captured by trackers focusing on research output, such as the Nature Index and the Critical Technology Tracker, created by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, both of which have pointed to China as the leading country in many research fields, according to the team. In January, Nature Index showed that in terms of high-quality scientific research output, Sichuan University, a regional university in southwest China, had overtaken Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Oxford University and the University of Tokyo in less than two years. The index – maintained by the highly regarded academic journal, Nature – ranks research institutions based on their contributions to articles published in the world's most influential science journals. Advertisement
South China Morning Post
03-03-2025
- Science
- South China Morning Post
As China sweeps top spots, chemistry seems to be dying in the US. Is this a power shift?
There is a seismic shift happening in global scientific leadership: China is cementing its dominance in chemistry research, while Western institutions are facing cutbacks. Advertisement Updated data from the Nature Index , tracking high-impact research from around the globe, has revealed Chinese universities now monopolise the top 20 spots in chemistry – as traditional US powerhouses such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) go into free fall. Meanwhile, universities in the US and Britain are closing down chemistry departments, signalling a stark divergence in priorities. Chemical research serves as the cornerstone of materials science, with innovative alloy materials, engineering plastics and rubber being applied in aerospace , construction and other fields. The chemical industry, covering sectors such as petroleum, pharmaceuticals and fragrances, forms an integral component of the global economy. But the trend in the Nature Index could reflect the shifting global balance of scientific power – an ongoing transformation in talent and industry. Advertisement The ranking of high-level research output, based on papers published between December 2023 and December 2024, show Chinese universities have maintained a dominant position in the chemistry category. The only competition from Western institutions in the top 20 has come from Germany's Max Planck Society at No 13 and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) at 18th.
