Alagi Patel

PhD Student, Sociology

Alagi combines her knowledge and enthusiasm for writing to produce content that will help researchers and publishing professionals globally.

The 2014 Kyoto Prize goes to a Japanese artist and two American scientists

The winners of the prestigious Kyoto Prize, Japan’s outstanding lifetime achievement award, have been announced for this year: 

What every scholar should know about the 2014 Kyoto Prize

The Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest award presented annually for outstanding lifetime achievement, will be announced tomorrow, June 20, 2014. The internationally esteemed prize is presented to selected intellectuals w

The 2014 Shaw Prize

This year’s Shaw Prize is especially noteworthy. It will be the first ceremony of this prestigious international award to be held since the passing of its founder Mr. Run Run Shaw.  

Innovation in academia in the Middle East

Researchers facing challenges with funding and infrastructure may stand to learn from the region’s recent events.