European Group on Ethics has mandate renewed
Brussels, 24 May 2005 The European Group on Ethics in Science and new Technologies, the EGE, has had its mandate renewed by the European Commission for a four-year period. The Commission decision...
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Space research is the way forward, says former Italian astronaut and MEP
Brussels, 24 May 2005 Space is becoming a strategic business sector, and both Europe and Italy must ensure they maintain a leading position in this field, says MEP and former Italian astronaut,...
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Study on the effect of open source software in public organisations
Brussels, 24 May 2005 The European Commission's Information Society and Media DG has published a call for tenders for a 'study on the effect on the development of the information society of European...
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UK consultation on IAEA regulations on transport of radioactive material (links)
London, 24 May 2005 I AEA Regulations on the transport of radioactive material Main consultation paper. Closing date: 22 July 2005. Published: 24 May 2005. Anne x 1 (PDF 855 Kb). Draft Regulations...
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Publishers in challenge to Google bid to scan libraries Academic publishers are challenging Google’s plan to scan millions of library books into its web search engine index. They fear the ambitious...
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Bullying confirmation
Experiences of Bullying in Academia Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Your answers will be used to identify issues with bullying at UK universities to provide clearer...
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GALILEO: negotiations with South Korea
Brussels, 23 May 2005 Today the European Commission sought Council approval for its recommendation to start negotiations on a cooperation agreement with South Korea on the development of a Civil...
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Commission Communication Space Policy - Preliminary Elements (link)
Brussels, 23 May 2005 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT European Space Policy - Preliminary Elements {SEC(2005)664} Full Text INTRODUCTION The `Space...
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Potocnik pushes exploitation of knowledge up the agenda
Brussels, 23 May 2005 EU Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik has told an international gathering of business innovation centres and science parks that the Commission intends to improve...
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EU funds new research into tick-transmitted diseases
Brussels, 23 May 2005 The European Commission is providing 1.4 million euro over two years to a new Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) project into a severe, yet often insufficiently diagnosed, tick-...
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Ten 'Innovation accelerating research platforms' selected in Denmark
Brussels, 23 May 2005 Following a competitive proposal procedure the Danish Council for Strategic Research (DCSR) has selected ten proposals for 'Innovation accelerating research platforms'. With the...
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The future of robotics
Brussels, 23 May 2005 An evening seminar on the future of robotics will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 1 June. Four renowned speakers will address the following topics: - European...
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Call for study on chemicals used in toys
Brussels, 23 May 2005 The European Commission's Enterprise and Industry DG has issued a call for tenders for a study on certain chemical substances used in toys. The study has a twofold objective: -...
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Academics may end Israel boycott Academics are holding an emergency conference this week to discuss the controversial boycott of Israeli universities, amid growing support for the original decision...
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European research - accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship
Brussels, 20 May 2005 Janez Potocnik, European Commissioner for Science and Research, will today tell the joint congress of European innovation networks and science parks in Nantes that the...