Brussels, 25 March 2002 Swedish stem cell research is to receive an extra 75 million Swedish Kroner (SEK) or 8.3 million euro over five years. The funds will be donated by the Juvenile Diabetes...
Brussels, 22 March 2002 The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has launched a new scheme, involving workshops, training programmes and placements, aimed at encouraging collaboration...
Paris, 22 March 2002 On Tuesday 9 April the European Space Agency is staging the first presentation of the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), Europe's new multifunctional spacecraft to supply the...
Brussels, 22 March 2002 Enterprise and research institutes will meet at the forthcoming Hanover international technology cooperation event, taking place on 18 and 19 April. Organised by the IRC (...
Brussels, 22 March 2002 The first phase of a new programme to boost the clinical development of drugs to tackle AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis will be launched at a conference in Barcelona, Spain, on...
Brussels, 22 March 2002 Further research is needed on GM (genetically modified) gene transfer in the light of recommendations from the EU on thresholds for the contamination of non-GM crops,...
Oxford moves to curb 'cash for places' row Oxford University was today taking steps to restore its reputation following revelations by The Sunday Times of places for sale. The Reverend John...
Morris threat to snub teacher conferences Estelle Morris, the education secretary, says she will boycott teacher union conferences if she is given a rough ride by delegates later this week. Ms Morris...
Campaign to protect freedom gathers pace Canadian and Australian academics have written to trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt demanding changes to the export control bill, which they fear...
News Smart cards and zigzags: Scotland's radical proposals for lifelong learning. Features The science of dyslexia - Kathleen Taylor investigates. Plus: "It is not simply a case that some students...
Phil Baty looks at the new quality assurance framework and how it will work. Ministers have insisted on a key role for students in judging university standards and setting the quality inspectors'...
Academic conference organisers are being warned that they risk being targeted by international gangs who traffic in illegal immigrants. David Bustard, head of Ulster University's School of...
The Natural Environment Research Council is looking to save £24 million up to 2006 by reducing or withdrawing funding from current priorities. After consultation with more than 80 organisations...
Tuition fees and student loans penalise the poor and benefit the wealthy in higher education, according to a report for vice-chancellors. The Social Class and Participation report, launched on...
The Association of University Teachers Scotland has praised moves to improve "people management" in higher education, which it hopes will include a better deal for contract researchers, writes Olga...