All hands to the rescue
Phil Baty reports on claims that universities' malaise can be halted by involving all levels of staff in running institutions Junior university staff should work with senior managers to challenge a...
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Let sleeping seals lie
Sandra Chapman recounted the thrill of being chased by angry fur seals, the wonder of observing the blue light inside ice caves and the difficulty of sketching foam-topped waves from a rolling ship...
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Help for professions urged
Sir Alan Langlands’ report on graduate recruitment is calling for additional bursaries to boost uptake in medicine, law and teaching. Paul Hill reports Help for professions urged Universities and...
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Directive 2005/71 and two recommendations on procedure for admitting non-EU nationals to do scientific research (OJ link)
Brussels, 3 November 2005 Council Directive 2005/71/EC of 12 October 2005 on a specific procedure for admitting third-country nationals for the purposes of scientific research (OJ L289/15 3.11.2005...
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Commission authorises import of 1507 maize for use in animal feed
Brussels, 3 November 2005 The European Commission has authorised the placing on the market of the genetically modified maize 1507. The authorisation covers the import and processing of this GMO,...
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EuropaBio Pleased at early go ahead for biotech maize
Brussels, 03 Nov 2005 The European biotechnology industry welcomes the EU Commission's decision to approve biotech maize 1507 (1) for import and processing, including for use in animal feed...
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Concerns raised over impact of clinical trials directive
Brussels, 03 Nov 2005 Concerns have been expressed at the 13th European Cancer Conference in Paris that the recently introduced EU clinical trials Directive is having a restrictive effect on the...
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Oslo Manual: Guidelines for Collecting and Interpreting Innovation Data, 3rd Edition (link)
Paris, 03 Nov 2005 The ability to determine the scale of innovation activities, the characteristics of innovation firms and the internal and systemic factors that can influence innovation is a...
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The European Investment Bank supports promising R&D projects
Helsinki, 28 October 2005 The European Investment Bank supports promising R&D projects 2005 EIB Forum: “Lisbon Strategy – Closing the Gap” took place in Helsinki...
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Welfare Quality Conference Science and society improving animal welfare1st Stakeholder conference
3 November 2005 Science andsociety improving animal welfare 1st Stakeholder conference Thursday, 17 November 2005, 9.45 a.m. Press meeting at 13 p.m. EESC, Room 62, rue Belliard 99, 1040 Brussels,...
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Climate change conference emphasises incentives for research and technology transfer
Brussels, 03 Nov 2005 A meeting between representatives from 20 countries on climate change closed with participants agreeing that new technologies are key to slowing the process, and pledging to...
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Concerns raised over impact of clinical trials directive
Brussels, 03 Nov 2005 Concerns have been expressed at the 13th European Cancer Conference in Paris that the recently introduced EU clinical trials Directive is having a restrictive effect on the...
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Transatlantic and European comparisons in the UK's 2005 R&D Scoreboard (link)
Brussels, 03 Nov 2005 Only those companies that constantly seek to improve and innovate will be in a position to grasp the major opportunities that increasing globalisation offers, while research...
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ESBIO project aims to prove the value of EU-wide human biomonitoring
Brussels, 03 Nov 2005 The Commission is supporting a new initiative aimed at establishing a European approach to human biomonitoring (HBM); a technique, based on tissue and fluid analysis, for...
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Space tech onboard transatlantic racer ProForm by Marc Thiercelin and Eriic Groupglazet
Paris, 03 Nov 2005 European space technology will boost the performance of at least one boat during this year's Transat Jacques Vabre international sailing contest. The race starts on Saturday from...