European researcher develops revolutionary flu vaccine
Brussels, 19 October 2006 Professor Nigel Dimmock from the University of Warwick has developed a vaccination method that effectively turns the flu virus against itself. This new method is...
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Research yields insights into deadly nature of 1918 flu pandemic
Brussels, 18 October 2006 By Charlene Porter Washington File Staff Writer Scientists at the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have developed a vaccine that protects mice...
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EU Forum unveils strategic roadmap for European research infrastructures
Brussels, 19 October 2006 Details of the projects are in "European Research Infrastructures - 35 projects identified" MEMO/06/384 Today the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI...
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EUROCHAMBRES welcomes proposal on European Institute of Technology, but demands clarity on burning questions
Brussels, 19 October 2006 European Chambers of Commerce couldn't agree more on the need to invest in the innovation capacity of Europe. In this respect, EUROCHAMBRES applauds the Commission proposal...
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Finland to commit to ARTEMIS joint information technology initiative
Helsinki, 19 October 2006 Finland has decided to make a strong commitment to the ARTEMIS Joint Technology Initiative. The objective of the ARTEMIS initiative is to promote the implementation of...
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Albania applies for membership in COST (link)
Brussels, 19 October 2006 Full text of Document 292/06 Suite of documents 292/06 Brussels, 18 October COPY OF LETTER from Mr Genc POLLO, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Albania,...
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Research shows huge potential energy savings through light bulbs and household goods
Brussels, 19 October 2006 Studies conducted by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission show a huge potential for saving energy through better energy efficiency. Fewer than three out of...
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Saving 20% by 2020 - Commission unveils its Action Plan on Energy Efficiency
Brussels, 19 October 2006 Energy Efficiency Action Plan COM(2006) 545 Saving 20% by 2020 MEMO/06/387 Commissioner Piebalgs and Bob the Builder remind children of the importance of energy efficiency...
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Finns develop environmental monitoring technology
Brussels, 19 October 2006 Finland's Technical Research Centre (VTT) has developed a software framework for environmental monitoring applications which could be used in fields as diverse as the...
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European researchers develop next generation search engine
Brussels, 19 October 2006 A European research consortium recently got a €2.8 million boost from the EU's research funding programme to develop a search engine that responds to questions asked orally...
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Towards the virtual physiological human: conference - Brussels, 5-7 November
Brussels, 19 October 2006 This event aims to contribute to the strategic development of a common European approach to the human physiome. It will provide an opportunity for the Community at large to...
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Hawking to divorce wife after 11 years' marriage Stephen Hawking is to divorce for a second time, it was reported yesterday. Lawyers have lodged divorce papers at Cambridge County Court to end his 11...
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Laurie Taylor Column
Some departments meet the QAA requirement to publish external examiners' reports online by providing their own summaries - The Times Higher, October 13 . Right, Maureen. What's the first line of...
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Leader: Local solutions to national needs
Compact schemes were among the first manifestations of a proactive approach by universities to broadening their intake of students - and in many cases the most successful. Demand for higher education...
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Leader: Transparency's limits
The decision to post summaries of external examiners' reports on the Teaching Quality Information website was a headline-grabbing initiative that few expected to be worthwhile. Ministers wanted an...