PhD position at Kathmandu University

Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University has invited PhD application for 2008.

Candidate with a minimum of 17 years of prior education, minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 50% marks in aggregate at Master's level in relevant fields from a recognized university, and age under 35 can apply for the position.

For more information contact: kusos_dean@ku.edu.np

Symposium on Plasma Physics and Material Science

The Department of Natural Sciences(Physics), Kathmandu University and Central Department of Physics, Tribhuvan University are jointly organizing a symposium on Plasma Physics and Material Science in January 23 - 25, 2008.

You can submit abstract/paper till 30 December 2007. For more information, please visit: http://www.ku.edu.np/SPPMS/

or download the brochure: http://www.ku.edu.np/SPPMS/Symposium_brochure_2007.pdf

Scholarships for Nature Conservation

Prince Bernhard Scholarships (PBS) for the year 2008 has been announced. The scholarship in the year 2007 was awarded to Africa (4), Asia (5) and Latin America/Caribbean (7).

PBS are awarded to individuals wishing to pursue professional studies or courses or trainings in the field of conservation or associated disciplines.

Please follow the link for more information and form download:

http://www.panda.org/how_you_can_help/volunteer/prince_bernhard_scholarships/index.cfm

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Free online access to Sage journals

You have an opportunity to access all SAGE Journals online until November 30, 2007 for free. Just get registered and have free online access to all 460+ SAGE journals including deep backfile in the following disciplines:
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