Is there a brain drain? What Europe does for its researchers
Brussels, 14 December 2005 It is regularly said that Europe has to become “the most competitive knowledge-based society” in the world. A key element of this is the European...
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Expert offers thoughts on integrating socio-economic research into framework programmes
Brussels, 14 Dec 2005 While some success has been achieved in integrating socio-economic research across the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6), the overall effort must be maintained and strengthened,...
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Workshop on climate change, air quality research and policy -- Dublin, 9/10 January
Brussels, 14 Dec 2005 A workshop on common issues affecting climate change and air quality research and policy will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on 9 and 10 January. The ACCENT project (aerosols:...
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OECD Conference on Digital content creation, distribution and access -- Rome, 30/21 January
Brussels, 14 Dec 2005 An OECD conference on the future digital economy will take place in Rome, Italy, on 30 and 31 January. Jointly organised by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and...
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EU funds project on chimera and hybrid research
Brussels, 14 Dec 2005 A new EU funded project, CHIMBRIDS, has been set up to analyse the scientific, ethical, philosophical and legal issues raised by the use of chimeras and hybrids in European and...
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Today's news
Vice-chancellors bemoan drop in foreign students Universities face a financial crisis and possible job cuts after a decline in the number of foreign students studying in the UK, leading academics...
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Latest research news
Stem cell pioneer back at work, only to face inquiry The South Korean stem cell pioneer Hwang Woo-Suk left hospital yesterday and made a tearful return to work after being treated for stress brought...
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Results of votes at plenary session on Tuesday 13 December: Cooperation agreement with Switzerland - Report adopted
13 Dec 2005 Decision of the Council and of the Commission on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community of the Agreement on Scientific and...
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DG Enterprise Conference on public procurement - stimulating research & innovation, 14 December
Brussels, 13 Dec 2005 On Wednesday 14 December 2005 a conference will be held in Brussels on stimulating investment in research and innovation through public procurement. The conference will present...
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State aid Case n215/2004 - France - Others - Aid for Research and Development - Grant - Decision not to raise objections - 16.11.2005 (link)
Brussels, 13 Dec 2005 Decision: decision (fr) Date: 16.11.2005 Competition DG
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Today's news
Improve governance, universities warned As British universities enter a riskier and more entrepreneurial world they will need better and more professional boards of governors, Richard Lambert, a...
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Today's news
Research reveals public support for university fees Ministers welcomed new research today which found that more than three-quarters (77 per cent) of the British population think that students should...
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EU companies turn the tide in R&D investment, but can't match competitors
Brussels, 12 Dec 2005 The 2005 industrial R&D (research and development) investment scoreboard shows a turnaround in spending by European companies, with investment increasing. With a growth...
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Ethical and social implications of biometric identification technology
Brussels, 12 Dec 2005 The international workshop 'Ethical and social implications of biometric identification technology: towards an international approach' will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on...
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Will your business plan attract investors?
Brussels, 12 Dec 2005 An online self-assessment tool intended to help entrepreneurs develop a clear and convincing business plan that will attract investment has been upgraded. SAT-Pro has been...