Here lieth the delights of pity, shame and rapture
Literature and theatre can instil a sense of morality, especially in young minds, says Philip Pullman. But this 'school of morals' is in danger of being dragged down by strong cultural currents,...
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Today's special? Snacks for one
Once, the collegiate lunch was as much about feeding minds as bellies. Now fast food is the only thing on the menu and most dons would rather eat at their desks. Harriet Swain investigates Amushroom...
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Now driven to destruction,our green and pleasant land
Fifty years ago, W.G. Hoskins opened the eyes of scholars to beauty and history in the forms of the countryside. Trevor Rowley says he would have hated what has happened since In 1953, W.G. Hoskins...
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The global orchard of wisdom woolsthorpe, york, cambridge
A rather hobbled apple tree stands in the grounds of Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire. It is said that a well-timed act of fruit-shedding on its part inspired Sir Isaac Newton to his theory of...
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Commissioner Janez Potocnik: Towards a Europe of Knowledge and Innovation - EIROforum Science Policy Paper Presentation
Brussels, 20 April 2005 Dear Minister, Dear Chairman of EIROforum, Dear Directors General, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am really pleased to have the opportunity to give this speech for the presentation...
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European science heavyweights unveil proposals for successful, cost effective European Research
Brussels, 20 April 2005 EIROforum – the umbrella group for Europe’s seven intergovernmental research organisations- will today present to EU Science and Research Commissioner...
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The European University Institute Florence submits a Proposal for a new post-doctoral programme in social sciences
Brussels, 20 April 2005 On 20 April, Ján Figel’, Commissioner in charge Education & Training, and Yves Mény, President of the European University Institute of...
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Higher education: Universities must deliver their full potential to contribute to the Lisbon strategy (plus link to MEMO)
Brussels, 20 April 2005 The European Commission adopted today a Communication on “Mobilising the brainpower of Europe: enabling universities to make their full contribution to the Lisbon...
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French Research Minister launches new EU project on ocean ecosystems
Brussels, 20 Apr 2005 The recent UN report on the state of the planet revealed that 60 per cent of the ecosystems that sustain life on Earth have been damaged - an alarming development, especially in...
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Working document justifies CIP structure
Brussels, 20 Apr 2005 Before drafting proposals for the new Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), the Commission examined and rejected a number of other options, as outlined in a...
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YEBN launches biotechnology job migration survey
Brussels, 20 Apr 2005 The Young European Biotechnology Network (YEBN), an organisation representing young biotech researchers in Europe, has launched the European job migration project and is calling...
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World congress of young scientists on hydrogen
Brussels, 20 Apr 2005 The first world congress of young scientists on hydrogen will be held in Turin, Italy, from 18 to 20 May. The event is aimed at young researchers; graduates wishing to work...
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Moving towards zero emission plants
Brussels, 20 Apr 2005 An international symposium on 'moving towards zero emission plants' will be held in Leptokarya, Pieria, Greece, from 20 to 22 June. The main objective of the event is to present...
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Services in support of innovation management - call for tenders
Brussels, 20 Apr 2005 The Commission's Enterprise and Industry DG has published a call for tenders for the development and testing of better services in support of innovation management. The aim of...
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Today's news
University targets in jeopardy after student levels fall The Labour Party's manifesto pledge for half of all young people to go to university by 2010 is in jeopardy after new figures showed the first...