Writing a successful proposal for FP6
Brussels, 02 Apr 2004 A seminar on 'the road to a successful proposal for the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6)' will take place in Taastrup, Denmark, on 19 May. The following topics will be addressed...
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Predictive medicine symposium
Brussels, 02 Apr 2004 A symposium on predictive medicine will take place in Strasbourg, France, on 14 and 15 May. Organised by the Strasbourg university hospitals, topics to be discussed include: -...
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Europe needs more scientists: EU blueprint for action
Brussels, 02 Apr 2004 Today a high-level expert group presented recommendations on increasing Europe's human resources for science and technology to European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin at...
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Hunting down Marie Curie opportunities
Brussels, 02 Apr 2004 Thanks to the launch of a new search tool, Europe's researchers and students will be better equipped to track down R&D grants, fellowships and training opportunities at...
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Human Genetic Testing, What implications?: European Stakeholders' and Citizens' conference on the 25 Recommendations by the European Commission's Expert Group on the ethical, legal and social aspects
Brussels, 02 Apr 2004 On 6 and 7 May 2004, the European Commission is inviting all interested parties to attend a European citizen's and stakeholders' conference to discuss the ethical, social and...
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Research Commissioner to discuss space activities in China
Brussels, 02 Apr 2004 European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin will visit China 6-11 April 2004 to discuss a range of research issues and co-operation in space. Accompanied by a delegation of...
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Security Research: First call for proposals published
Brussels, 02 Apr 2004 The first call for proposals for projects and supporting activities under the new 'Preparatory Action on the enhancement of the European industrial potential in the field of...
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EuroNews launches TV space magazine with ESA
Paris, 02 Apr 2004 Today sees the launch of a special TV magazine dedicated to Space, produced by EuroNews in collaboration with ESA. The topic of the first show is on preparations for Galileo. This...
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ESA's 'shipping forecast' - from Titan!
Paris, 02 Apr 2004 ESA could be releasing its own marine weather report next January - but not for any Earthly ocean. Thanks to the NASA/ESA Cassini/Huygens mission, the first data about an...
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Small business fears negative effects of top-up fees
Top-up fees close the gap in student travel The introduction of top-up fees in England threatens to bring an end to the boom years for the ?200 million gap-year industry. Research into the...
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It's not just the economy, stupid - Newby justifies expansion plans
The move to a mass higher education system is justified by the key role universities play in promoting a civilised society as well as by their economic benefits, Sir Howard Newby said this week. In a...
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In the news: Dr O'Prey
Fresh from the furore over Bristol University's admissions policy, author and academic Paul O'Prey is set to write a new chapter in Roehampton's history. Dr O'Prey, 47, is leaving his post as...
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* Noel Lloyd , registrar and secretary of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, will succeed Derec Llwyd Morgan as vice-chancellor from September 1. The university's commercial and consultancy...
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Go-ahead for a jobs revolution
Plans for the biggest shake-up of academic careers for 40 years received the green light this week. The reforms will pave the way for a single new pay spine before 2006, encompassing all university...
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Scientists bite back in battle with mosquitoes
The nightmare of being eaten alive by biting insects may become just a bad memory now that scientists have isolated the body chemicals that protect a small percentage of the human population from the...