SCIENCE BOND

How often have we heard others talk about how ‘intelligent’ they consider someone to be? Intelligence is a description of how good someone is at mentally doing something. Intelligence involves thought. Intelligence includes the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend ideas and language and to learn. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent? Schools and the education system would have us believe that we are only intelligent if we are able to solve complex abstract problems or remember facts and figures. I would agree that this is a type of intelligence and this type of intelligence is normally referred to as IQ or ‘intelligence quotient’ (a phrase coined by an American psychologist named Lewis Terman). A small proportion of the population has a high IQ and they find the academic type of learning and activities in school relatively easy. But the vast majority of people don’t. So where does that leave everyone else?  Well, the good news...

College is a huge part of your life, and it's a very important time of transition. There is much to consider, and you want to be fully prepared. While living through it will complete your experience, there are things you can do to help you in your planning. Keep reading to find out what to do!  When you enter college, try to reduce the amount of starches that you eat during your freshman year. Typically, you will put on a lot of weight in the initial stages of college, as this will help you to counter that. Try to incorporate a lot of fruits and vegetables into your diet.  Do not choose a college or university because it is popular, because your friends or relatives went there or because you are a fan of their football team. There are other important factors you need to take into consideration such as your funding, the kind of career you want or the area where schools are located. Find out where the admissions office is located and visit it before choosing a colle...

    Ludwig-Maxmilians-Universität (LMU) München is one of Europe's leading research universities with over 500 years of tradition. It has been selected as a "university of excellence" within the Excellence Initiative, a competition launched by the German government to promote top-level university research. As a genuine "universitas" LMU Munich offers a broad spectrum of all areas of knowledge, ranging from the humanities and cultural sciences, law, economics and social studies, to medicine and the sciences. UNIVERSITAS WITH A LONG TRADITION As one of the classic German research universities, LMU Munich can look back on a long history. Its name, "Ludovico-Maximilianea," goes back to Duke Ludwig the Rich of Bavaria-Landshut, who founded the university in Ingolstadt in 1472, and to Prince Elector Max IV Joseph of Bavaria (later King Maximilian I), who thoroughly reformed it and moved it to Landshut in 1802. But it was the son of Maximilan I, King Lud...

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is the fastest-rising university in the world’s top 50. Ranked 39th in the world and 1st among young elite universities, NTU offers engineering, science, business, humanities, arts, social sciences. Its new medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, is set up jointly with Imperial College London. Placed 9th in the world for Engineering and Technology, NTU is home to one of the world’s largest engineering colleges which has a research output among the top four universities globally and is 4th most cited in the world. It has one of the best business schools in Asia with an MBA programme ranked top in Singapore by The Economist.   Partnering with top academic institutions like Imperial College London and MIT, as well as industry leaders such as BMW and Rolls-Royce, NTU offers a well-rounded curriculum, with real-world relevance and is ranked 1st globally in industry income and innovation. The...

  The University of Hong Kong (HKU), is Hong Kong’s oldest tertiary institution, with a history stretching back over a hundred years. The University of Hong Kong is today ranked amongst the most respected comprehensive research-led universities in the world, ranked as the 26th best university in the world (according to the QS World University Rankings 2013). In Hong Kong, the University leads the way in terms of funding and awards, which means you can experience exceptional support and learning facilities. You’ll find the largest international student population in Hong Kong here. English as the medium of instruction, countless exchange, internship and other experiential learning opportunities, plus the location of its campus near to the dynamic business and entertainment heart of Hong Kong, are among many factors that attract tens of thousands of applicants each year and the highest admissions standards in the territory. HKU alumni continue to be the most preferred by employers...

The University of Toronto has assembled one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America, presenting top students at all levels with an intellectual environment unmatched in breadth and depth on any other Canadian campus. U of T faculty co-author more research articles than their colleagues at any university in the US or Canada other than Harvard. As a measure of impact, U of T consistently ranks alongside the top five U.S. universities whose discoveries are most often cited by other researchers around the world. The U of T faculty are also widely recognized for their teaching strengths and commitment to graduate supervision. U of T attracts undergraduate, graduate and professional program students from across Canada and abroad. Our students have unique opportunities to learn from top researchers. Off campus, they can enjoy the extraordinary amenities and attractions of the Toronto region, Canada’s pre-eminent urban cluster. On campus, students are able to craft i...

  Since its establishment as an Imperial University in 1931, spanning its 70-year history, Osaka University has conducted education and research with the aim of establishing itself as a world-leading institution contributing to advancement in the level of human knowledge. Osaka University has come to encompass 10 Faculties/Schools, 14 Graduate Schools, 5 Research Institutes, and 2 National Facilities for Joint Use, in addition to a number of other facilities, in its development as one of Japan’s most distinguished universities. Aiming to further develop in the 21st century, Osaka University will welcome a new beginning under a system of independent administration from April 2004. While maintaining focus on the continuation of education and research, Osaka University must undergo a reformation in order to better realize its philosophy of “Live Locally, Grow Globally.”    Osaka University, as an institution that fosters the creation of wisdom, should consistently fun...

  Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is the first and top science & technology research university in Korea. Founded in 1971 to raise elites in science & technology, critical for Korea’s economic takeoff, KAIST has been the gateway to advanced science & technology, innovation, and a driving engine for the development of Korea for past 4 decades. KAIST has always been touted as Korea’s top-notch research university of science wunderkinds and world famous faculty members. KAIST strives to address global challenges facing humanity through competitive research innovation and convergence. In order to meet the new demands of producing young talents who care for global citizenship and social responsibility, KAIST now offers cross-disciplinary academic and research. KAIST fosters the innovation and creativity of global “thought leaders” who no longer abide by the boundaries between disciplines and departments, but instead work under the greater umbrel...

  Imperial College London is a university of world class scholarship, education and research in science, engineering and medicine, with particular regard to their application in industry, commerce and healthcare. It is consistently rated among the top five universities in the UK and was ranked 10th in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-14. The College has over 3,000 academic and research staff and approximately 15,500 students from over 125 different countries. Our reputation for excellence in teaching and research attracts students and staff of the highest international calibre. Imperial has three faculties: Engineering, Natural Sciences and Medicine; the Imperial College Business School and the Centre for Co-Curricular Studies. Interdisciplinary research is promoted through several Institutes, for example the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Energy Futures Lab.The financial support package for 2015 entry will provide generous he...

 The University of Queensland (UQ) has been fortunate to host many international political and thought leaders over the years, and is proud that this now includes United States President Barack Obama.   President Obama addressed   a room full of youth UQ during his visit to Brisbane for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. He recognised UQ as “one of the world’s great institutions of science and teaching” and was impressed by the University’s diverse international community and research innovations. UQ is ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide and it UQ is placed among the top 10 institutions in the Asia-Pacific by the Academic Ranking of World Universities and is rated five stars (the highest rating given) by the QS Five Star Plus Rating. More than 48,800 students including 11,500 international students from 142 nations choose to study at UQ. To enquire about your study options at UQ go to     www.uq.edu.au/international/enquire-online   DOWNLO...

  The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's great challenges. MIT is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind. The Institute admitted its first students in 1865, four years after the approval of its founding charter. The opening marked the culmination of an extended effort by William Barton Rogers, a distinguished natural scientist, to establish a new kind of independent e...