Why space research is important to Europe
Brussels, 28 Apr 2004 With Russia's Soyuz spacecraft safely docked to the International Space Station (ISS), Dutch flight engineer André Kuipers has under two weeks to carry out scientific...
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Politicians and researchers look for direction at the 'crossroads' of the university debate
Brussels, 28 Apr 2004 'We are at the crossroads of the debate on universities,' said EU Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin as he opened an international conference on the role of universities in...
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Microsoft gets involved in EU research
Brussels, 28 Apr 2004 Microsoft officially opened its European Microsoft Innovation Centre (EMIC) in Germany on 26 April, representing an effort to collaborate with European universities and business...
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EU lagging behind US due to lack of ICT knowledge, finds report
Brussels, 28 Apr 2004 A report published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has warned that European economies are significantly lagging behind the US because of their failure to develop IT...
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International conference on ICT in education, Greece
Brussels, 28 Apr 2004 The fifth international conference on the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education will take place from 1 to 3 July on Samos Island, Greece. Through...
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European Association for Cancer Research to hold meeting
Brussels, 28 Apr 2004 The European Association for Cancer Research will hold its 18th meeting in Innsbruck, Austria, from 3 to 6 July. The meeting will address recent developments in experimental...
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Plan for global Earth monitoring agreed at Tokyo summit
Paris, 28 Apr 2004 Representatives from 47 countries and more than two dozen international organisations met in Tokyo last week, coming a significant step closer to achieving the goal of an...
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Four Earth observation Invitations to Tender
Paris, 28 Apr 2004 The European Space Agency has issued Invitations to Tender (ITT) for the first four new Data User Element (DUE) demonstration projects, each with a budget up to 1 MEUR. The aim of...
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Today's news
Greenfield fails to make Royal Society shortlist Baroness Susan Greenfield has not been included on the confidential shortlist for membership of the Royal Society, The Times Higher can reveal....
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Today's news
Chemical reaction to university cuts Swansea University's decision to close its renowned chemistry department to make room for more courses in "soft" subjects such as media studies has provoked an...
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Presidency summary of proceedings at meeting of EU Competitiveness Council
Dublin, Apr 2004 Ministers from 31 countries in Europe and three EU Commissioners gathered in Dromoland, Co. Clare to consider the competitiveness challenges faced by Europe and the performance and...
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Finalised Text of Council Decision on the Conclusion of the Framework Agreement Between the European Community and the European Space Agency (link)
Brussels, Apr 2004 Full text of Document 8755/04 Suite of documents 8755/04 COMMON GUIDELINES Consultation deadline: 29.4.2004 Council Register
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Proposed Council Decision on the signing of the Co-operation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) between the EU and Israel (link)
Brussels, Apr 2004 Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the signing of the Co-operation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) between the European Community and its Member...
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Finalised Text of Council Decision Concerning the Scientific and Technical Cooperation Agreement with Israel (link)
Brussels, Apr 2004 Full text of Document 8015/04 Suite of documents 8015/04 Subject: Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the...
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EU reference to European standard adopted in 2002 for breast implants is cancelled
Brussels, April 2004 Commission Decision of 20 April 2004 on the publication of the reference of standard EN 12180:2000 "Non-active surgical implants - Body contouring implants - Specific...