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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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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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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The role of universities in building a Europe of knowledge
Brussels, 26 April 2004 Today European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin welcomed more than 1000 participants from Europe and beyond to a conference on "The Europe of Knowledge 2020: A vision...
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Hold the bubbly...
The Chancellor gave science some good news but no reason to pop the cork, says Peter Cotgreave For weeks in advance, the leaks and gossip all suggested that good news was coming in the Government's...
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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...
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Commission welcomes call for a strategic research agenda for the hydrogen economy
Brussels, 17 Jun 2003 The Commission President, Romano Prodi, has put his weight behind a newly published report by the high level group on hydrogen and fuel cells, which calls for a European...
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The potted passion that fired Owd Woodenleg
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Busquin presents progress report to Parliament committee
Brussels, 07 Apr 2004 EU Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin has appeared for the last time in front of the European Parliament's Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy Committee before the...
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Director Jos茅 Achache unveils new Observing the Earth website
Paris, 19 Jul 2004 Europa links for photos What is the use of Earth Observation? Quite a lot is the short reply; the full list gets longer all the time. For the complete answer, visit ESA's new...
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Research Round-up
Brussels, 14 October 2005 A regular look at what’s going on the world of European research, showing the breadth and diversity of EU-funded research projects. In this issue: Bridging the...
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In the news: Norman Askew
Higher education will inherit one of industry's great communicators in September when Norman Askew becomes chair of the new company that will oversee the merger of Manchester University and the...
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Head for business, heart for academe
What makes a good vice-chancellor? The Times Higher asked those in the job to identify the essential qualities. * The job today requires a balancing act between what is academically desirable and...
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EU thematic network aims for a sea change in energy production
Brussels, 13 Nov 2003 The WaveNet thematic network, established by the Commission to share European understanding on the development of ocean energy systems, has produced a comprehensive report on...
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EU thematic network aims for a sea change in energy production
Brussels, 13 Nov 2003 The WaveNet thematic network, established by the Commission to share European understanding on the development of ocean energy systems, has produced a comprehensive report on...