Forestry research comes out of the woods
Brussels, 07 Apr 2004 Pioneering research spanning the entire forestry-wood chain 鈥 from forest genetics, management and conservation through to pulp and paper production 鈥 is coming into its own,...
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Commissioner Joe Borg: The role of Marine Research in a Maritime Policy for the Union -- Statement at the Conference 鈥25 Years Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar and Sea Research鈥
Bremerhaven, 15 July 2005 Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to convey the best wishes of the European Commission, and in particular those of the Member of the Commission responsible for...
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New report urges French government to focus on nanotechnologies
Brussels, 03 May 2004 A report published recently by the French Academies of Science and Technology has urged the French government to set up a 'national research programme', if it wants to avoid...
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Speaking in tongues
Language learning will thrive if the Government promotes it as a core discipline, argues Roger Woods Foreign languages - are we worried yet? Over the past week, leading articles in the national press...
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Chemicals: Research key to new EU chemical policy
Bruxelles, 1 December 2003 Today, at the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, Italy, EU Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin was joined by top European chemical experts to examine the...
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Chemicals: Research key to new EU chemical policy
Bruxelles, 1 December 2003 Today, at the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, Italy, EU Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin was joined by top European chemical experts to examine the...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Research and Innovation 鈥 an Opportunity for Convergence Regions Conference on Structural Funds
Warsaw, 13 February 2006 Conference on Structural Funds Warsaw, 13 February 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity to meet you today and to have an exchange...
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Narrow focus key to London innovation
London needs to concentrate on just three of its 40 higher education institutions to turn around its poor innovation record, according to Sir Derek Roberts, provost and president of University...
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Annotated draft agenda for the European Council of 21 March
Brussels, 25 Feb 2003 According to the Seville European Council Conclusions the General Affairs and External Relations Council, acting on a presidency proposal, shall draw up an annotated draft...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Mobilising policies and funding to support Research. Is Philanthropy ready for the challenge? Conference 鈥済iving more for research鈥
Brussels, March 2006 Conference “giving more for research” Brussels, March 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by extending a warm welcome to you all! I am delighted to see...
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New report encourages greater wealth creation from science and technology
Brussels, 31 Mar 2004 More than 30 recommendations for increasing the commercial exploitation of science, engineering and technology (SET) results are contained in a draft report published by the UK...
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Frequently Asked Questions on European Security Research
Brussels, 7 October 2003 How can Community research contribute to a European security strategy? The Commission has successfully managed co-operative EU research programmes for years through the...
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Frequently Asked Questions on European Security Research
Brussels, 7 October 2003 How can Community research contribute to a European security strategy? The Commission has successfully managed co-operative EU research programmes for years through the...
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Potocnik hearing draws praise from MEPs
Brussels, 05 Oct 2004 Two of the leading political groups in the European Parliament have signalled their support for the confirmation of Commissioner-designate Janez Potocnik to the Science and...
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Maybe next time wear your suit?
From forward planning to appropriate dress, your students will rely on you for sound advice on how to approach a work placement and avoid a faux pas on the first day. So deliver the facts without any...