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Independent expert group urges Europe’s leaders to take radical action on research and innovation “before it is too lateâ€
Brussels, 20 January 2006 In a final report submitted to the European Commission today, an independent Expert Group has called for a Pact for Research and Innovation to be signed by political,...
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EUREKA resolution calls for greater commitment to Lisbon objectives
Brussels, 30 May 2005 'We have managed to take EUREKA a step further towards reaching the Lisbon goals,' said Kris Douma, Dutch MP and co-chair of the 15th EUREKA inter-parliamentary conference that...
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Research Framework for 2007-2013 - New tools for knowledge and growth: EU scientists propose priorities for research infrastructure (links to background and list of projects)
Brussels, 7 April 2005 The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures today presented the European Commission with its first “List of Opportunities” – 23...
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Commissioner Janez Potocnik: Why is hydrogen so important for Europe? 16th World Hydrogen Energy Conference
Lyon, 13 June 2006 16th World Hydrogen Energy Conference Lyon, 13 June 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen, This World Hydrogen Energy Conference was initiated some 30 years ago – with a vision of...
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Budget surprise signals research funding revamp
Chancellor Gordon Brown this week announced the biggest potential shake-up of research funding in a generation. In his 2006 budget speech, he said that the Government would merge the Medical Research...
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Annual pharmaceuticals conference organised by The Economist
Brussels, 30 Jan 2004 The tenth annual pharmaceuticals conference, themed 'exploring possibilities for a new era of growth', organised by The Economist, will take place on 12 February in London, UK....
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Annual pharmaceuticals conference organised by The Economist
Brussels, 30 Jan 2004 The tenth annual pharmaceuticals conference, themed 'exploring possibilities for a new era of growth', organised by The Economist, will take place on 12 February in London, UK....
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Commission Communication: Security Research: The Next Steps (link)
Brussels, 23 Sep 2004 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Security Research: The...
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Prior information notice for various studies relating to the Sixth Framework Programme
Brussels, 09 Apr 2003 The European Commission has published a prior information notice regarding calls for proposals for various study services, including a study and seminar on strategies for the...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Transforming life sciences knowledge into new, sustainable, eco-efficient and competitive products - Conference on Knowledge-based bio-economyBrussels, 15 September 2005
15/09/2005 Conference on Knowledge-based bio-economy Brussels, 15 September 2005 Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to open this conference hosted by the European Commission together...
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Makeover mania
Image is everything and universities are lining up to pay branding agencies serious money to create the right profile. But is this market-driven approach a step too far, asks Hannah Fearn
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ARCHAEOLOGY- The Tomb in Ancient Egypt: Royal and Private Sepulchres from the Early Dynastic Period to the RomansBy Aidan Dodson, research fellow of archaeology and anthropology, University of...
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Results of the Competitiveness Council, 22 Sep (link to full version)
Brussels, 23 rd September 2003 Internal Market Strategy (JT) Community Patent (JT) Action Plan on company law and corporate governance (JT) Agreement on free movement of EU citizens within the...
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An action plan to boost research and innovation
Brussels, 12 October 2005 The European Commission has tabled an integrated innovation and research action plan, which calls for a major upgrade of the conditions for research and innovation in Europe...