UK to hold series of FP6 events
Brussels, 25 Oct 2004 Beta Technology is organising a series of events on different aspects of the EU's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) on behalf of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
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Workshop on nanotechnology in land and natural water remediation
Brussels, 25 Oct 2004 An international workshop on nanotechnology in land and natural water remediation will take place in London, the UK, on 6 December. The workshop will give those working in this...
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Testimony Given to the UK Parliament Science and Technology Committee on the Work of the Economic and Social Research Council (link)
London, 25 Oct 2004 Full text UK Parliament European Scrutiny Committee
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European scientists provide novel concept for Arctic exploration
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 Europe must remain at the forefront of polar research and confront the challenge of being the first to conquer the Arctic Ocean, says the European Polar Board. The organisation...
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Nanoparticle exposure risk inadequately assessed, concludes health and safety review
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 A review carried out by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of the occupational hygiene of individuals working in the nanoparticle production process has concluded that the...
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Europe can become world leader in stem cell research, says Radda
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 Europe can lead the rest of the world in the field of stem cell research, given the present funding restrictions imposed on such activities in the US, believes Professor Sir...
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Strengthening R&D Cooperation with the Neighbouring Countries - Report by the JAF Rapporteur (link)
russels, 22 Oct 2004 Full text of Document 314/04 Suite of documents 314/04 Subject: Strengthening R&D Cooperation with the neighbouring countries - report by the JAF Rapporteur for Task 5...
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Negotiating FP6 contracts
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 A workshop on negotiating research contracts for the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) will take place in Cambridge, the UK, on 23 November. The aim of the event is to provide an...
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Briefing on FP6 financial management, reporting & auditing
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 A briefing on the financial management principles governing Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) projects, with special reference to Integrated Projects, Networks of Excellence and...
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RFID Conference, France
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 A conference on RFID (radio frequency identification) and its applications will be held in Paris, France, from 15 to 16 June 2005. The conference will be held in parallel to the...
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Three years of Proba, the 'smart' satellite that runs itself
Paris, 22 Oct 2004 photos Today sees ESA's first ever microsatellite complete three years of successful operations. The size of a large television set, Proba was launched to demonstrate new...
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Universities in cash-for-places row Some of Britain's leading universities are embroiled in a "cash for degree courses" row after accepting foreign students from a fee-paying tutorial college that...
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Libel threat over law degree sale allegation
One of Russia's top universities is planning legal action after media reports alleged its rector had been arrested in a 14 million rouble (£5,000) law degree swindle. Officials at Moscow State...
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Sweden to look at fees
Sweden is almost certain to introduce tuition fees for students from outside the European Union within the next year. A spokesman for Thomas Ostros, the Education Minister, said legislation was "...
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Researchers withdraw teaching in protest at lifelong tenure changes
Researchers at more than half of Italy's 70 state universities are refusing to fulfil teaching duties in protest at government plans to reform the lifelong tenure system. In most cases, the...