Well done Ariane
Paris, 17 Feb 2003 Europe's Ariane-4 launcher ended its 15-year career this morning by successfully placing a communications satellite into orbit. The Ariane-4 launcher has a record to be proud of:...
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Edinburgh tackles elitist image Edinburgh University is combating its elitist image with a radical institution-wide admissions policy that will take into account more than examination...
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Today's news
Academia says no to war Anti-war feeling has galvanised British students in a way not seen since the Vietnam and apartheid protests, with campus occupations planned across the country in the event of...
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EUREKA project designs methods to preserve archaeological artefacts in situ
Brussels, 14 Feb 2003 A EUREKA project is helping to preserve the past with the development of on site methods for displaying archaeological artefacts. The project, EUROCARE ARCH IN-SITU, led by a...
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UK universities share 1.5 billion euro boost to research funding
Brussels, 14 Feb 2003 UK Science Minister Lord Sainsbury has announced a one billion GBP (1.5 billion euro) funding boost for university research. The scientific research investment fund will benefit...
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Text of Regulation on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms - Consultation deadline: 27.02.2003 (link)
Brussels, 14 Feb 2003 Full text of Document 15546/02 14 February 2003 LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS Subject: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on transboundary...
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GMO seeds-Co-existence with non-GMO production chains (Extracted from: Background for the Agriculture Council meeting of 20 Feb.)
Brussels, 14 Feb 2003 Following the requests under "other business" items of the Italian delegation at the December and January Councils, the Council will hear an information provided by the...
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EU project to deliver hydrogen fuel pumps at petrol stations
Brussels, 14 Feb 2003 The European Commission is funding a three year initiative to develop the technology to deliver hydrogen fuel pumps to petrol stations by connecting them to a country's existing...
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EU and US identify joint research initiatives to combat climate change
Brussels, 14 Feb 2003 Following the conclusion of the first bilateral 'US-EU joint meeting on climate change science and technology research', the two sides have announced plans to initiate...
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Workshop to assess research activities and solutions for sediment pollution
Brussels, 14 Feb 2003 The EU funded SedNet thematic network is organising a workshop to address pollutants in sediments and dredged materials under extreme hydrological conditions, which will take...
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Conference to address innovation in Europe
Brussels, 14 Feb 2003 The SEGERA project consortium is organising a conference on 'innovation in Europe: dynamics, institutions and values' in Roskilde, Denmark, from 8 to 9 May. The event is funded...
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Strong winds again delay last Ariane-4 launch
Paris, 14 Feb 2003 The last launch of an Ariane 4, scheduled for the morning of Wednesday 12 February, has again been postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions. The prevailing winds at Europe'...
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Today's news
Schools of medicine cap Muslim intake Medical schools have started restricting the admission of Muslim students after complaints that they are forcing doctors to abandon the teaching of some subjects...
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Admissions challenge
A new group will examine the feasibility of a post-qualification admissions system. The Universities UK steering group, whose report was delayed by the Tomlinson report into A-level standards last...
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London incentives
London boroughs are to share about £4.5 million over three years to boost enrolment in higher education. Seven universities have been selected to head geographic partnerships between schools,...