Finns explain what makes them world leaders in ICT
Brussels, May 2004 At an information session on Finnish/EU ICT and IST Strategy in Brussels on 26 May, participants outlined Finland's strategy over the next four years for remaining the lead...
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'Superstar' rating is not the issue
The Association of University Teachers, like many organisations and academics, is unable to distinguish the wood from the trees as far as the research assessment exercise is concerned ("Union puts...
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Faith no bar to hard facts
Quakers, Jews, and Science
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Competitiveness Council on 18 April: innovation and research as the focus of attention
Luxembourg, 15 Apr 2005 The Competitiveness Council of the European Union will meet on Monday 18 April in Luxembourg, under the chairmanship of Jeannot Krecké, Luxembourg's Minister for...
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ESA launches initiative for innovation
Brussels, 19 Mar 2004 The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating the 'idea-to-product' process and making the European space industry more competitive. The...
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ESA launches initiative for innovation
Brussels, 19 Mar 2004 The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating the 'idea-to-product' process and making the European space industry more competitive. The...
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Fears for £200m bid to aid research
Plans to commercialise more university research by channelling up to £200 million through the English regions could fail because regional bodies lack the capacity to handle the job, experts have...
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Fears for £200m bid to aid research
Plans to commercialise more university research by channelling up to £200 million through the English regions could fail because regional bodies lack the capacity to handle the job, experts have...
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French government aims to redefine CNES' role in European space activities
Brussels, 24 Jan 2003 France's Minister for Research and New Technologies, Claudie Haigneré has announced that her ministry will present an action plan in two months aimed at redefining the role that...
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Commission Communication Implementing the renewed partnership for growth and jobs Developing a knowledge flagship: the Institute of Technology (link)
Brussels, 24 Feb 2006 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL Implementing the renewed partnership for growth and jobs Developing a knowledge flagship: the European Institute of...
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College comes under QAA fire
Quality watchdogs have "limited confidence" in the control of degree standards and course quality at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication. In an audit report published last week, the...
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Smart manufacturing: EU Research sparks revolution in machine tools, robots and automation
Brussels, 22 October 2003 A real renaissance in European manufacturing was the focus of a briefing chaired by European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin today. The briefing highlighted the EMO...
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Smart manufacturing: EU Research sparks revolution in machine tools, robots and automation
Brussels, 22 October 2003 A real renaissance in European manufacturing was the focus of a briefing chaired by European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin today. The briefing highlighted the EMO...
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Biotechnology (Extract from the Presidency background note on the Competitiveness Council of 26 Nov)
Copenhagen, 21 Nov 2002 The Council will hold an exchange of views, on the basis of the Commission's communication "Life sciences and biotechnology - a strategy for Europe", and will be called on to...
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UK government announces 2 million euro boost for women scientists
Brussels, 29 Apr 2003 Patricia Hewitt, UK Minister for Trade and Industry, has unveiled a 2 million euro scheme to encourage female scientists to return to work and more women to pursue scientific...