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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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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...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Social Sciences and Humanities in Europe: New Challenges, New Opportunities, Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities - European Parliament
Brussels, 12 December 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to this conference! I am overwhelmed that you have come to Brussels in such numbers. This alone is a signal of the importance of this event....
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For Europe's Universities, the European Research Council has Priority over a European Institute of Technology: Find 'New Money' for EIT, say EUA Members in a Consultation
Brussels, 09 Dec 2005 The European University Association (EUA) has published a statement expressing the views that a European Institute of Technology (EIT) must be built, but not at the expenses of...
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Eurochambres Position Paper on the idea of a European Institute of Technology
Brussels, 09 Dec 2005 SUMMARY OF EUROCHAMBRES' POSITION European Chambers are not convinced of the need for an EIT in the conventional sense. The only added value would be in the integration of...
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Potocnik warns of negative effects of Financial Perspectives debate
Brussels, 09 Dec 2005 European Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potocnik has warned that the ongoing negotiations on the EU's Financial Perspectives could have negative impacts on the...
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Eurochambres Position on State Aid and Innovation
Brussels, 09 Dec 2005 Introduction Innovation is key for improving and securing Europe's economic competitiveness. Innovation does not only entail producing knowledge, it is at least equally...
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Report on authorisation for placing food containing, consisting of or produced from GM Maize Line 1507 (Das-Ø15Ø7-1) on the market, delegations' voting intentions (for) (link)
Brussels, 9 December 2005 Full text of Document 15499/05 Suite of documents 15499/05 No Cion prop. 13042/05 Subject: Adoption of a Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of food...
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Industrial Investment in Research and Development: Trends and Prospects
Brussels, 9 December 2005 The 2005 Key Figures for science, technology and innovation released last July showed EU R&D intensity (R&D expenditure as % of GDP) to be close to...
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Debate on human health aspects of pandemic flu: Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs, 8-9 December
Brussels, 9 December 2005 2699th Council Meeting - Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Brussels, 8-9 December 2005 Full text of provisional version The Council held a debate...
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Working Party on Atomic Questions: agenda (Euratom safeguards, nuclear assistance) - 14 December
Brussels, 9 December 2005 Full text of Document 4455/05 Subject: WORKING PARTY ON ATOMIC QUESTIONS Date: WEDNESDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2005 (10h00) (MORNING ONLY) Venue: Council Secretariat JUSTUS LIPSIUS...
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GALILEO Information Centre for Latin America: cooperation between EU and Latin America on satellite navigation intensifies
Brussels, 9 December 2005 On 9 December 2005, the GALILEO Information Centre for Latin America was inaugurated in São José dos Campos close to Sã...