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Universities to levy fees before access deal All Britain's top universities are expected to get the go-ahead to levy variable fees from 2006, it emerged last night, despite the government's...
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New web service showcases innovative French technologies
Brussels, 07 Feb 2003 A new Internet service to showcase innovative French technologies has been launched by the French scientific innovation and transfer company (FIST). FIST is an affiliate of the...
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Topical information meetings - EURATOM under FP6
Brussels, 07 Feb 2003 The European Commission is organising three topical information meetings on different NUTECH topics under the EURATOM programme of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6). Details...
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Analysis of trustmark systems for e-commerce in Europe
Brussels, 07 Feb 2003 The European Commission has published a prior information notice concerning a call for tenders to develop an analysis of trustmark systems for electronic commerce in Europe. The...
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New database details organisations working in surface, plasma and vacuum technology
Brussels, 07 Feb 2003 The German Association of Engineers (VDI) has launched an online database containing details of companies, institutes and universities working in surface, plasma and vacuum...
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Innovative medicines are essential to building better health systems across Europe, suggests new study
Brussels, 07 Feb 2003 According to a recently published study, the development and better application of innovative medicines are both essential to improving health care systems throughout Europe....
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EU initiative to raise the standards of biology teaching in Europe
Brussels, 07 Feb 2003 The Commission is funding a two year initiative to create an ongoing training programme for biology teachers and scientists, and to develop, archive and distribute the best...
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Technology transfer event in Epsom, UK
Brussels, 07 Feb 2003 A one day transnational technology transfer event is taking place on 11 March at the Epsom racecourse in the UK. The event is aimed at promoting transnational technology...
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Update: 13:05
FE college pay deal struck Further education college employers and union leaders have reached a new agreement on pay that is expected to avert threatened industrial action. Both sides have agreed to...
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Today's news
Clarke under fire on humanities colleges Education secretary Charles Clarke will be accused of introducing selection through the back door today when he announces an expansion of the specialist...
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EU funded project carries out unprecedented study into oral cancers
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 A European funded project is conducting the largest, most unprecedented study into the cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx and oesophagus. The alcohol related cancers and...
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EUREKA project identifies next generation of batteries
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 In response to the growing demand for powerful and portable sources of energy, a two-partner consortium from France and Luxembourg has developed a rechargeable battery based on...
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New e-learning web portal combines social interaction and learning, says Commissioner Reding
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 Modern e-learning solutions must recognise the importance of learning as a social process and offer possibilities for collaboration and interaction, said European Commissioner...
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New CORDIS Express archive gives overview of a busy period for European research
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, now has a new archive facility for its free weekly online newsletter. The newsletter, CORDIS...
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Commissioners launch debate on the role of universities
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 Research Commissioner, Philippe Busquin, and Commissioner for Education and Culture, Viviane Reding, held a joint press conference on 5 February to launch a debate on the role...