Good tourist, bad tourist
The evils of mass tourism have been overstated and the ethical benefits of ecotourism missold, says Jim Butcher. We should stop feeling guilty and start enjoying our precious time off. In the new...
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EP Briefing 25-28 September 2006: Support for nanosciences if managed ethically (own-initiative)
Strasbourg, 20 Sep 2006 The Industry Committee welcomes an action plan by the European Commission for a safe, integrated and responsible strategy for nanosciences and nanotechnologies for the period...
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Looking for the wow factor
Universities want eye-catching iconic buildings that capture the spirit of academic endeavour, involve the community and aid recruitment. Esther Oxford surveys the results, from glass walls to grass...
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The book of the week: Castles, Battles and Bombs
What price victory? Huw Dixon weighs the odds
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Young put off cancer study
Lack of long-term funding deters new scientists from careers in UK cancer research. Rebecca Attwood reports. Too many young scientists in the UK are asking why anyone would choose a career in...
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Commissioner Viviane Reding: Pay-as-you-use Computing Power for All – Europe and the Key Role of Grid Technology, European Grid Technology Day - 'Building a European Research Area for Grids and a Comp
Brussels, 31 May 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to be here today to share with you my views on the steps that need to be taken to stimulate a European Research Area for Grid...
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European biomass conference and exhibition
Brussels, 28 Jun 2005 The 14th European biomass conference and exhibition, with the sub-heading 'Biomass for energy, industry and climate protection', will be held from 17 to 21 October in Paris,...
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Who got that job?
Kate Dodd Director of student life, Birmingham University Advertised in The Times Higher, March 14, 2005 Birmingham University's decision to appoint a director of student life shows just how far...
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It was never perfect, but it was my dream job
Since taking up my chair at Leicester University in 1977, I have had three invitations to consider offers of senior management positions in multinational companies. Although I knew and admired...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Working together for the Europe of knowledge, EUREKA Inter-Parliamentary Conference
Den Haag, 26 and May, 2005 Honourable Ministers, Members of Parliament, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank the Dutch Parliament and the EUREKA Chairmanship for inviting me to speak at this...
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Man's evolution to a just and beneficent being
Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life
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Commission Communication Space Policy - Preliminary Elements (link)
Brussels, 23 May 2005 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT European Space Policy - Preliminary Elements {SEC(2005)664} Full Text INTRODUCTION The `Space...
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THE Awards 2008 - part 2
Outstanding Support for disabled StudentsBrunel UniversityBrunel's Disability and Dyslexia Service set up support services for students with learning differences and for those with mental-health...
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European Union approves new alternatives to animal testing of drugs and chemicals
Brussels, 21 March 2006 The Scientific Advisory Committee of the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods has today approved six new alternative testing methods that will reduce the...
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Council conclusions on more research and innovation - investing for growth and employment: Competitiveness Council, 28 November
Brussels, 28 November 2005 2694th Competitiveness (Internal market, Industry and Research) Council meeting Brussels, 28 and 29 November 2005 The Council adopted the following conclusions: 1....