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The shift in awareness of the importance of information and communications technology in the post-16 education sector is welcome (Editorial, e-supplement, THES , November 21). The main challenges,...
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Plea for partners
May I make a plea to university lecturers to have more contact with sixth-form students and staff through partnerships in regional conferences and seminars? We meet university admissions officers,...
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Clearly named
Victor Lal asks what the alumni of Harris Manchester College are complaining about: the scrapping of history or the college's alleged financial troubles (Letters, THES , November 14). The THES...
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Today's news
Clarke digs in for universities battle Charles Clarke defended as vital yesterday his reform of tuition fees in the face of mounting opposition to allowing universities to charge variable rates. The...
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International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 The Council decided unanimously to amend the Commission's negotiating directives on the establishment of an international framework concerning the International Thermonuclear...
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La Commission se félicite de l'accord du Conseil sur ITER
Bruxelles, le 26 novembre 2003 Le Commissaire européen chargé de la Recherche, Philippe Busquin, a salué l'accord unanime obtenu au Conseil des ministres aujourd'hui sur la candidature de l'Union...
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Stem Cell Research Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 The Council heard the presentation of Commissioner Philippe Busquin on the Commission's revised proposal in the light of the opinion of the European Parliament. This revised...
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European Space Policy Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 The Council took note of the presentation by Commissioner Philippe Busquin on the Commission's White Paper on implementing the European Space Policy. It instructed the competent...
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Improving Competitiveness and Growth - Council Conclusions Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 The Council adopted the following Conclusions: "The Council 1. RECALLING the conclusions of the European Council meeting held on 16 and 17 October 2003 which highlighted, within...
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Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November (full report)
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 IMPROVING COMPETITIVENESS AND GROWTH - Council Conclusions The Council adopted the following Conclusions: "The Council 1. RECALLING the conclusions of the European Council...
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Community Patent (Extract from: Preparation of the Competitiveness Council, 27 Nov)
Brussels, 26th November 2003 The Council will seek to reach a political agreement on the proposed Community Patent Regulation. Following agreement on a broad political approach at the March Council (...
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Conference - "Combating antibiotic resistance" - European Conference on the role of research in combating antibiotic resistance - Rome, Italy, Friday 28 - Sunday 30 November 2003
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 Organiser A European conference on the role of research in combating antibiotic resistance - co-organised by the Research DG of the European Commission and the European Society...
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New statistics confirm decline in EU research investment and performance
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 Warnings by research analysts were confirmed on 25 November when EU Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin unveiled new statistics on Europe's scientific performance, which show...
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Fischler warns Member States against supplying inaccurate scientific data on fish catches
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Franz Fischler, has claimed that some Member States are not supplying accurate data on their annual fish...
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JRC information days
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 The Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Malta council for science and technology (MCST) are organising two information days, to take place on 9 and 10 December in...