Presidency seminar to examine women in science
Brussels, 15 May 2002 A seminar on the situation of women in the world of science will take place in Madrid, Spain, on 5 June. 'Promoting women in the scientific arena', organised by the Spanish...
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Dublin to host FP6 mobilisation event
Brussels, 15 May 2002 A mobilisation event to help Irish researchers prepare for the next EU Framework programme for research, FP6, will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on 12 July. DG Research...
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Report examines stem cell research legislation in EU Member States
Brussels, 14 May 2002 A new report published by Europa-Studien outlines the attitudes and legislation in each EU Member State to stem cell research, revealing that Germany and Austria have the most...
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Experts call for more funding for basic sciences
Brussels, 14 May 2002 A panel of 70 experts in science and science policy representing most European Union Member States and Estonia met in April to discuss the future directions of EU science policy...
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Compromise reached by institutions on FP6
Brussels, 14 May 2002 The European Parliament has announced that its discussions with representatives of the European Commission and the Council have resulted in an informal compromise that should...
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Scientists condemn genetics watchdog report as 'irresponsible' A report by the genetics monitoring group GeneWatch says British scientists are genetically modifying and cloning hundreds of thousands...
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Round table calls for research and innovation to boost agri-food sector
Brussels, 14 May 2002 A European round table on agriculture and food has concluded that innovative technologies and investment in research and development (R&D) are crucial to improving the...
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CORDIS Partners Service gets ready for FP6
Brussels, 14 May 2002 CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, has updated its Partners Service in preparation for the forthcoming Framework programme for...
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Media convergence is key to an inclusive information society, says Liikanen
Brussels, 14 May 2002 The convergence of media platforms such as digital television, 3G mobile phones and high-speed Internet can help to build an information society open to all, according to...
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Nanotechnology: Out of the lab and into the home through the Nanobusiness Association
Brussels, 14 May 2002 Nanotechnology is a much-cited science but little understood in terms of its everyday applications. The European Nanobusiness Association (ENA) is hoping to spread the word -...
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Commission boosts Belgian-Dutch technological cooperation
Brussels, 14 May 2002 Technological cooperation will be one of the areas to benefit from 84.2 million euro of EU funds granted under the Interreg III programme in order to aid cross-border...
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EU and Mexico to launch business dialogue and scientific agreement
Brussels, 14 May 2002 Delegates at the second session of the EU-Mexico joint council in Brussels on 13 May reviewed progress on the conclusion of a science and technology agreement and were informed...
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Update 12:55
Sussex students call for Sampson resignation Sussex University professor Geoffrey Sampson is under pressure from students and some fellow lecturers to resign after publishing an article supporting...
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Presidency conference to examine research challenges and societal risks
Brussels, 14 May 2002 A conference on 'Science, environment and development: accepting research challenges to reduce societal risks' will take place in Murcia, Spain, from 29 to 31 May. The event,...
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Commission requests feedback on proposals for coordination support in FP6
Brussels, 13 May 2002 The European Commission's Research DG is seeking feedback on its proposals for the 'ERA-NET' scheme, the principal means for supporting cooperation and coordination under the...