UK's competitive edge relies on academia
Increasing government support for higher education and sustaining spending on the science base are crucial to revamping the UK's failing competitive edge, according to research that will influence...
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Is it time to get fired up about atomic energy?
What do environmental scientists and physicists think about the mooted rebirth of nuclear power? The UK should expand the use of nuclear power in the coming decades, according to a straw poll of...
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New report encourages greater wealth creation from science and technology
Brussels, 31 Mar 2004 More than 30 recommendations for increasing the commercial exploitation of science, engineering and technology (SET) results are contained in a draft report published by the UK...
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Frequently Asked Questions on European Security Research
Brussels, 7 October 2003 How can Community research contribute to a European security strategy? The Commission has successfully managed co-operative EU research programmes for years through the...
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Frequently Asked Questions on European Security Research
Brussels, 7 October 2003 How can Community research contribute to a European security strategy? The Commission has successfully managed co-operative EU research programmes for years through the...
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Commissioner Joe Borg: The role of Marine Research in a Maritime Policy for the Union -- Statement at the Conference “25 Years Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar and Sea Researchâ€
Bremerhaven, 15 July 2005 Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to convey the best wishes of the European Commission, and in particular those of the Member of the Commission responsible for...
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Speaking in tongues
Language learning will thrive if the Government promotes it as a core discipline, argues Roger Woods Foreign languages - are we worried yet? Over the past week, leading articles in the national press...
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European Teratology Society conference
Brussels, 16 Jul 2003 The 31st conference of the European Teratology Society will take place from 7 to 10 September in Elsinore, Denmark. The conference will gather together basic and clinical...
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Potocnik hearing draws praise from MEPs
Brussels, 05 Oct 2004 Two of the leading political groups in the European Parliament have signalled their support for the confirmation of Commissioner-designate Janez Potocnik to the Science and...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Research and Innovation – an Opportunity for Convergence Regions Conference on Structural Funds
Warsaw, 13 February 2006 Conference on Structural Funds Warsaw, 13 February 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity to meet you today and to have an exchange...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Mobilising policies and funding to support Research. Is Philanthropy ready for the challenge? Conference “giving more for researchâ€
Brussels, March 2006 Conference “giving more for research” Brussels, March 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by extending a warm welcome to you all! I am delighted to see...
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The role of universities in building a Europe of knowledge
Brussels, 26 April 2004 Today European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin welcomed more than 1000 participants from Europe and beyond to a conference on "The Europe of Knowledge 2020: A vision...
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Hold the bubbly...
The Chancellor gave science some good news but no reason to pop the cork, says Peter Cotgreave For weeks in advance, the leaks and gossip all suggested that good news was coming in the Government's...
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Maybe next time wear your suit?
From forward planning to appropriate dress, your students will rely on you for sound advice on how to approach a work placement and avoid a faux pas on the first day. So deliver the facts without any...
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Commission welcomes call for a strategic research agenda for the hydrogen economy
Brussels, 17 Jun 2003 The Commission President, Romano Prodi, has put his weight behind a newly published report by the high level group on hydrogen and fuel cells, which calls for a European...