UK experience shows how to link science to business
Brussels, 29 April 2002 The UK is more efficient than the USA at converting university research into commercial success, according to a new analysis by Dr Ederyn Williams, Director of Warwick...
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Action must be taken to reduce the 'digital divide,' say ministers
Brussels, 29 April 2002 Government, the private sector and civil society must cooperate in the development and implementation of e-strategies in order to reduce the threat of a 'digital divide'...
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DG Information Society gives prior notice of study contracts
Brussels, 29 April 2002 The European Commission's Information Society DG has published a prior information notice of a call for tenders for study contracts. During the course of 2002, DG Information...
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Parliament calls for expressions of interest in order to compile file of researchers
Brussels, 29 April 2002 The European Parliament has published a call for expressions of interest for various research services. The European Parliament will compile a file of institutes and experts...
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Report on the proposed decision concluding an agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of India
Brussels, 29 April 2002 FINAL A5-0137/2002 24 April 2002 * REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision concluding an agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European...
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Marco Polo Mission update - Docking and Ingress
Paris, April 2002 Docking of the Soyuz vehicle TM-34 with the International Space Station was completed successfully today without manual intervention at 09:55 CEST (07:55 GMT). At 11:25 (09:25 GMT)...
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Graduates want retirement limits scrapped Compulsory retirement ages should be scrapped and employees able to chose when to retire, according to a survey published today by the Association of...
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Latest research news
Women's fertility in decline by late 20s Women begin to lose their fertility in their late 20s and not in their 30s, scientists have discovered. A study published today by the National Institute of...
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Today's news
Gene research project wins £45m boost The world's largest study of the links between genes and disease is to go ahead with £45 million initial support from the government and charity the Wellcome...
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Commission funds 24 per cent of European R&D projects, study shows
Brussels, 26 April 2002 The European Commission funds around 24 per cent of all publicly-financed R&D (research and development) projects in the EU, a study commissioned by KoWi, the German R...
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Busquin to meet public on Open Door Day
Brussels, 26 April 2002 Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin will discuss European issues and research policy with members of the public during the EU institutions' Open Door Day on 4 May. The...
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UK e-science centre to lead involvement in EU computing projects
Brussels, 26 April 2002 A national UK e-science centre that will spearhead involvement in advanced European computing projects was opened by the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown on 25...
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Study contract on 'access to public contracts for small and medium sized enterprises'
Brussels, 26 April 2002 The European Commission's Enterprise DG has issued a call for tenders for a study contract on 'access to public contracts for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).' The...
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Commission adopts proposal for scientific cooperation agreement with Ukraine
Brussels, 26 April 2002 The European Commission has approved a draft scientific and technological cooperation agreement with Ukraine and submitted it to the Council for final approval. The draft...
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Limited IPR Helpdesk back online
Brussels, 26 April 2002 The IPR Helpdesk, which provides intellectual property rights (IPR) advice to current and potential contractors in EU supported research projects, is now back in operation...