Nations locked in servitude by a gulf in learning
As long as religious fundamentalist doctrines have influence, Muslim countries will lack a science base, warns Riaz Hassan. Universities in Muslim countries did poorly in the recent Times Higher...
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Powerful imperatives to redraw the cultural map
John Gilmore argues it is time to end the marginalisation a subject that is part of the history of everyone in Britain. My 11-year-old has twice studied the career of Mary Seacole at primary school....
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Driving innovation through joining forces - the ARTEMIS technology platform for embedded systems
Brussels, 07 Mar 2006 The ARTEMIS technology platform launched its strategic research agenda on 6 March. ARTEMIS (Advanced Research and Technology for Embedded Intelligence and Systems) brings...
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Work disparity casts doubts on student degrees The degree classification relied on by graduate recruiters has been thrown into question after it emerged that students at different universities are...
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Science and innovation investment framework for the UK -- 2004-2014: next steps (link)
London, 22 Mar 2006 This discussion paper presents the next steps in taking forward the Government's Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004-2014. Against the background of increasing global...
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New European trade association will address societal concerns in nanotech R&D
Brussels, 01 Apr 2005 The Institute of Nanotechnology has announced plans to establish the European Nanotechnology Trade Association (ENTA), designed to represent the industry's interests in Europe....
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Crumbling campuses face £5bn repair bill
Many buildings 'at serious risk of major failure'. Jessica Shepherd reports. Almost a third of university buildings in England are unfit for use or are in need of repair, a report for the Government...
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Cloudy thinking on blue skies
French scientists fear a sharp focus on industry will blur the big picture, writes Stephane Perissutti As UK universities prepare for the 2008 research assessment exercise, the French Government is...
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Space research is the way forward, says former Italian astronaut and MEP
Brussels, 24 May 2005 Space is becoming a strategic business sector, and both Europe and Italy must ensure they maintain a leading position in this field, says MEP and former Italian astronaut,...
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Agenda of the 307th Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Research Committee (CREST), 17 March 2006
Brussels, 10 Mar 2006 Full text of Document 985/06 Chairman: Mr José SILVA RODRIGUEZ; European Commission, Director General for Research 1. Adoption of the Draft Agenda 2. Approval of the...
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United we stand but divided we negotiate
Unions are keen to shake up the skewed pay system, but they diverge on strategy, says Christina McAnea As the academic unions start the process for industrial action over pay, Unison will be sending...
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RCA places entrepreneurs in the middle of the picture
The Royal College of Art launched its innovation strategy this week, showing that commercialisation of ideas is not just for scientists, and offering a possible blueprint for other arts institutions...
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EU supported 'March of the Penguins' walks off with an Oscar
Brussels, 07 Mar 2006 French-made film 'March of the Penguins' (La marche de l'Empereur), which received 1.13 million euro of EU funding to support its international distribution, has won the Academy...
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Treasury fuels fears of cuts to medicine
Gordon Brown's plans for a single unified fund for UK health research are set to be ditched months after they were announced, fuelling widespread anxiety about the Treasury's intervention in science...
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Published this week
ART AND DESIGNThe Cambridge Companion to GiottoEdited by Anne Derbes, professor of art at Hood College and Mark Sandona, professor of English, Hood CollegeCambridge University Press, £18.99. ISBN...