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‘Big four’ pull away as research income rises Total research income for UK universities increased steadily last year, but the “big four” – Oxford University, University College London, Imperial...
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Sciences de la vie et biotechnologie - conclusions du Conseil: Industry Council, 6 June 2002
Luxembourg, 7 June 2002 The Council adopted Conclusions on Biotechnology (Doc. Ref. 8917/02) that address the development of life sciences and biotechnology in Europe. Commissioner Liikanen welcome...
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Women and science needs to go deeper, says Commission official
Brussels, 07 June 2002 The Lisbon goal of making the European Union the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010 is dependent on the strength of science, and science's strength...
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Report on the amended proposed decision concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the framework programme 2002-2006 of the
Brussels, 07 June 2002 FINAL A5-0205/2002 29 May 2002 REPORT on the amended proposal for a Council decision concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and...
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Norway hosts biotechnology event
Brussels, 07 June 2002 Norway will present biotechnology as the next wave of the knowledge-based economy at the 9th meeting of the Norwegian Research and IT Forum on June 20 in Brussels....
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Results of Commission's consultation on life sciences and biotechnology
Brussels, 7 June 2002 Commission Staff Working Paper: Results of the public consultation "Towards a Strategic Vision of Life Sciences and Biotechnology." Cover note from the Secretary-General of the...
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Participation in and dissemination of research results: draft parliamentary report
Brussels, 7 June 2002 Report on the amended proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and...
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Philippe Busquin: What next to consolidate a competitive and innovative Europe? European Business Summit Brussels, 7 June 2002
Brussels, 7 June 2002 Introduction The Lisbon European Council of March 2000 is a turning point in recent European Union history. It set an ambitious objective, not out of reach Europe must become "...
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Strategic rail research agenda sets goal to double rail market share by 2020
Brussels, 07 June 2002 The European rail research advisory council (ERRAC) has announced a strategic rail research agenda for 2020, which recommends using innovative technology to double the rail...
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The Commission calls on Candidate Countries to join its research efforts
Brussels, 7 June 2002 In the enlarged European Union, research and development (R&D) will be key in meeting the challenge of turning the EU into an economic powerhouse, with more and better...
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Islamic students shun study in UK and US Britain and the United States have slumped as first choices for study among young people from predominantly Islamic countries, according to a British Council...
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Today's news
Brown to boost sciences Chancellor Gordon Brown is to signal significant extra funding for science in schools and universities in a speech setting the parameters for next month’s three-year spending...
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Commission conference weighs pros and cons of GM foods
Brussels, 06 June 2002 The benefits and risks of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were discussed at a conference on GM foods organised by European Commission stagiaires on 6 June 2002. René...
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Conference to discuss IDA's role in pan-European eGovernment
Brussels, 06 June 2002 A conference on pan-European eGovernment Services will take place in Brussels on 19 to 20 September. Organised under the 'Interchange of Data between Administrations' (IDA)...