The Newton Fund in Indonesia, referred to as the UK-Indonesia Science and Technology Fund, was launched in 2014.
Indonesia is a diverse archipelago nation of more than 300 ethnic groups and the most populous country in Southeast Asia. Despite experiencing significant economic growth since overcoming the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s, Indonesia faces several development challenges. Its geographical location makes it particularly vulnerable to natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, and the severity and frequency of disasters is increasing due to climate change. (World Bank, 2020)
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For many of us when we hear the word “astronomy” it piques our interest as we think of an eclipse or a meteor shower. However, because of this we do not immediately think of it as part of our everyday life. Dr Premana Premadi, an astronomer and Professor of Astrophysics at Bandung...
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