Background articles from DG Research covering the thematic priorities of the Sixth Framework Programme (link)
Brussels, 17 Jan 2003 Page link DG Research http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/research/i ndex_en.html
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Netherlands failed to transpose directive on protetion of animals used for experimental purposes: judgment
Luxembourg, 16 January 2003 C-205/01, Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of the Netherlands Judgment of the Court of Justice (Fifth Chamber) on 16 January 2003 (link to English version...
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ITU enables modem support in Next Generation Networks - Modem users guaranteed QoS in Packet Based Networks
Geneva, 17 Jan 2003 New technology that will extend the viability of modems has been approved by ITU. Dial-up access continues to be the primary means of access to online services. And its continued...
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Workshop on immersive communication and broadcast systems
Brussels, 17 Jan 2003 A two day workshop on immersive communication and broadcast systems will be held at the Heinrich Hertz Institute in Berlin from 29 to 30 January. The event is organised jointly...
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FP6 sustainable energy and transport information day
Brussels, 17 Jan 2003 The Directorate General for Energy and Transport is organising an information day for the first call for proposals under the Sixth Framework Programme in the areas of...
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Today's news
Clarke predicts graduation debt will be £21k Students will graduate up to £21,000 in debt under the government's plans to increase university tuition fees to a maximum of £3,000 a year....
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Scottish HE gets money for disabled access Scottish higher education institutions have won £10 million from lifelong learning minister Iain Gray to help make them more accessible to students with...
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Galileo to go ahead despite financing disagreements within ESA, says Commission
Brussels, 16 Jan 2003 The European Commission has announced its intention to proceed with the Galileo project despite disagreements within the European Space Agency (ESA) over the distribution of...
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JRC starts work on model to assist chemicals regulation
Brussels, 16 Jan 2003 The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has begun working on (quantitative) structure-activity relationships ((Q)SARs) - theoretical models that can be used to...
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Networking smart organisations
Brussels, 16 Jan 2003 A smart organisations networking event will take place in Brussels on 23 January. The event will provide an overview of preparations underway for networks of excellence and...
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European Parliament approves animal testing and marketing ban for cosmetics
Brussels, 16 Jan 2003 The European Parliament approved a conciliation agreement to begin phasing out the use of animals in the testing and marketing of cosmetic products and ingredients on 15 January...
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Commission to improve financial management of research projects
Brussels, 16 Jan 2003 The Commission has adopted an action plan aimed at improving and clarifying the financial management of shared cost research projects. The plan follows observations by some...
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Enterprise creation, innovation culture and change in the university
Brussels, 16 Jan 2003 The Innova Programme is organising a congress entitled 'Enterprise creation, innovation culture and change in the university', to take place on 13 and 14 March in Barcelona. The...
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FP6 workshops on IST priorities, UK
Brussels, 16 Jan 2003 The UK department of trade and industry (DTI) is planning three information society technologies (IST) workshop events for late February, to be held in or around London. Each...
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Biotech network aims to promote links between Europe's young researchers
Brussels, 16 Jan 2003 The young European biotech network (YEBN) was formed in December 2002 with the aim of creating a European community of biotechnologists, building links with industry, and...