Driving forward the energy concepts of tomorrow
Brussels, 18 Sep 2006 CONCERTOplus is an EU funded initiative set up to act as communication tool for a series of sustainable energy research projects. These projects, which come together under the...
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Space, defence and European security discussed at Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana
Paris, 18 Sep 2006 The WEU Assembly and the European Interparliamentary Space Conference (EISC) are jointly holding a conference on space, defence and European security in Kourou, French Guiana from...
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EUA autumn conference- Brno, Czech Republic, 19-21 October
Brussels, 18 Sep 2006 The European Universities Association will host its 2006 autumn conference in Brno, Czech Republic between 19 and 21 October. The title will be: 'European Universities as...
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Finland launches programme to attract best brains
Brussels, 18 Sep 2006 The Academy of Finland and Tekes, the country's funding agency for technology and innovation, have launched a new €17.5 million programme aimed at attracting the best...
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Simple test for TB
Brussels, 18 Sep 2006 A new and simple test for the tuberculosis (TB) infection has been developed by UK scientists. The breakthrough, with a 94 per cent accurate detection rate, will have an...
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European Researchers' Night - discovering the real world of science, 22 September
Brussels, 18 Sep 2006 In labs across Europe, researchers are getting ready to open their doors to the general public on 22 September for the second 'European Researchers' Night.' The aim of the event...
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European 'BioAlpine' convention on neuroscience -- Grenoble, 6 October
Brussels, 18 Sep 2006 A European 'BioAlpine' convention on neuroscience with take place on 6 October 2006 in Grenoble, France. The event will bring together European researchers, PhD students and...
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Fast-track degrees attract career-minded students The new nine-to-five degree, which spells the end to three-month summer vacations, is proving a hit with lawyers, hoteliers and professionals keen to...
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Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships
Deadline: 13/10/2006
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Report on EU Presidency's 14-15 September conference on nanotechnologies
Helsinki, 15 September 2006 Conference Internet-page The conference "Nanotechnologies: Safety for Success" organized by the Finnish Presidency on 14-15 September 2006 in Espoo, Finland, attracted...
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Draft Community framework for state aid for research and development and innovation -- comments by 13 October (extract)
Brussels, 15 Sep 2006 The State Aid Action Plan adopted in June 2005 stated that the Commission would consider to create a Framework for R&D and Innovation. When prolonging the Community...
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GM Oilseed rape Ms8xRf3 (Extract from Commission Press Release: Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of September 2006)
Brussels, 15 September 2006 The Council is due to vote on a proposal from the Commission to authorise a genetically modified oilseed rape (known as Ms8xRf3) for import and processing in the EU. The...
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Commission Communication: Putting knowledge into practice: A broad-based innovation strategy for the EU (link)
Brussels, 15 Sep 2006 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Putting knowledge into...
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Satellites help forecast crop yield
Brussels, 15 Sep 2006 Through the analysis European satellite imagery, researches estimate 2006 crop yields to be lower than last year. Scientists have determined that the total area affected by the...
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Commission approves state aid to Franco-Chinese R&D project
Brussels, 15 Sep 2006 The European Commission has given France the all-clear to grant €100 million in state aid to a Franco-Chinese research and development (R&D) project at Eurocopter,...