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Poor students at top universities up by 49% The number of students from the poorest backgrounds entering Britain's top universities has increased by nearly 50 per cent since Labour came to power,...
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Anger as ministers block science publishing shake-up A powerful committee of MPs has accused the Government of suppressing the views of its own advisers and "kowtowing" to the interests of the...
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Researchers hail obesity pill trials US researchers today hailed the latest results from trials of a pill that treats obesity, tackles cholesterol levels and helps patients quit smoking. Rimonabant,...
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UK government accused of 'kowtowing' to industry in scientific publications debate
Brussels, 09 Nov 2004 The UK Parliament's Select Committee on Science and Technology has castigated the government for what it describes as an 'unhealthy collusion' with the publishing industry in...
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European University Association reacts to Commission proposals on future research policy
Brussels, 09 Nov 2004 The European University Association (EUA) has responded to the Commission's proposals on the future of European research with calls for more measures to support universities'...
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FP5 projects finds computers and video games are good for learning
Brussels, 09 Nov 2004 Computers and video games can motivate children and young people to learn, concludes a report undertaken as part of a Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) project The Information...
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Sir Frank Whittle Medal
Deadline: 13/12/2004
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Right to put up university fees must be earned Universities will have to show they are "reaching out" to working-class children as young as 11 before they are allowed to charge higher fees, Sir...
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2004 EU Marie Curie Awards announced: European Excellence in Research rewarded
Brussels, 7 November 2004 The European Commission announced today (November 7) in Warsaw the winners of the 2004 Marie Curie Awards, with grants of up to €50,000 going to five outstanding European...
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2004 EU Marie Curie Awards - The winners and their research
Brussels, 7 November 2004 Dr. Benedetta Ciardi (Italy): Unveiling the Primordial Universe In their own words: “To me, research means trying to answer questions about the environment that surrounds us...
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Pillinger 'sets out his stall' for a second chance to visit the Red Planet
Brussels, 08 Nov 2004 Colin Pillinger, lead scientist on the ultimately unsuccessful Beagle 2 mission to look for life on the surface of Mars, has told CORDIS News of his desire to make another...
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European University Association reacts to Commission proposals on future
Brussels, 08 Nov 2004 The European University Association (EUA) has responded to the Commission's proposals on the future of European research with calls for more measures to support universities'...
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Research on nutrition and ageing
Brussels, 08 Nov 2004 A workshop entitled 'research on nutrition and ageing', organised by the European Commission, will take place in Brussels, Belgium on 29 and 30 November. The event will comprise...
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Table of Genetically modified foods authorised in the European Union (link)
Brussels, 08 Nov 2004 Full text Health and Consumer Protection DG
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Documents for Recent Meetings at FAO on Plant Genetic Resources (links)
Rome, 08 Nov 2004 The First Meeting of the Expert Group on the Terms of the Standard Material Transfer Agreement was held from 4 to 8 October 2004, in Brussels. The Tenth Regular Session of the...