Germany creates IT research superpower
Europe's largest research body has £160m a year, 2,000 staff and big ambitions. Jennie Brookman writes Germany has created Europe's largest research body for information and communication technology...
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Space - Paris conference brings Green Paper process to a close
Brussels, 02 Jul 2003 Paris conference brings Green Paper process to a close 1st July 2003 The results of the Space Green Paper consultation were presented in Paris on 23 and 24 June 2003. The joint...
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Scots get aid to pursue EU bids
Scottish universities and their spin-off companies can tap into a £900,000 scheme to help them bid for funds from the European Union's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6). Iain Gray, Scotland's minister...
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Research councils to present a united front
The seven research councils will present themselves as one from now on, although there is no likelihood of merger, according to John Taylor, the research councils' director-general, writes Caroline...
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Science centre sets sights on keeping women in work
An £800,000 science centre will be the keystone of the government's new strategy to encourage women to pursue careers in science. Its tasks will be to recognise and reward good employers, raise the...
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Letter: Hurdles in the RAE handicap 3
May I be allowed a little carping amid the RAE euphoria ("A high five for British research", THES , December 14)? As an academic journal editor, I have played my part in facilitating the publication...
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Future space transportation
Paris, 29 May 2002 A 'Space Walk' at ILA2002 The chance to take a space walk drew thousands of visitors during the seven-day International Aerospace Exhibition ILA2002 in Berlin this month. 'The...
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Funders to 'collaborate'
The research councils should be "capable of operating as a 'virtual single council'" whose boundaries are invisible to the people they work with. This is the message of the quinquennial review of the...
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Towards greater coherence in European Cancer Research, Conference, Brussels, 19 Sep
Brussels, 08 August 2002 Conference, European Parliament, Brussels, 19 September 2002 The European Commission and the European Parliament are organising a conference entitled "Towards greater...
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Small treasures up for grabs (no pirates, please)
Top-up fees will complicate life for students and the charities that provide grants. Information on the new regime and on managing finances is vital, says Harriet Swain It used to be so simple for...
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Fine tuning finds old frequencies
Telecoms in the Internet Age
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Fine tuning finds old frequencies
Telecoms in the Internet Age
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The Future of Cardiovascular Disease Research in Europe
Brussels, 05 Mar 2004 The Future of Cardiovascular Disease Research in Europe Brussels, 19 March 2004 WHO? PHILIPPE BUSQUIN, Commissioner for Research, European Commission In collaboration with...
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The Future of Cardiovascular Disease Research in Europe
Brussels, 05 Mar 2004 The Future of Cardiovascular Disease Research in Europe Brussels, 19 March 2004 WHO? PHILIPPE BUSQUIN, Commissioner for Research, European Commission In collaboration with...
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COST JAF, draft agenda - 18-19 November (biomaterials)
Copenhagen, 06 Nov 2002 Meeting of the COST JAF Group will take place in the following three parts: Part I: 10h00: Biomaterials Chair: Prof. Luc Balant 1. Introduction and adoption of the agenda 2....