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LibDems would tax the rich to pay for universities The Liberal Democrats have earmarked up to £1.6 billion for higher education from their alternative budget, announced today. The party...
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Universities warned over creation of fees cartels Charles Clarke yesterday warned universities that if they collectively fixed prices so that all students faced the prospect of a £3,000 "top-up fee"...
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Medical hopes for tiny DNA computer A computing machine composed solely of DNA molecules and enzymes has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the smallest biological computing device. Around...
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Statement by the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies on advertising genetic tests via the Internet
Brussels, 24 February 2003 The purpose of this statement is to alert civil society and decision-makers on the problems raised by advertising of genetic tests via the Internet. There is a...
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Chirac calls for international convention on bioethics to stop unscrupulous research into human cloning
Brussels, 24 Feb 2003 French President Jacques Chirac has called for an international convention on bioethics in an effort to address research into human cloning. Speaking to France's national ethics...
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GMO opponents argue against lifting of EU moratorium
Brussels, 24 Feb 2003 Agriculture ministers from EU countries opposed to the authorisation of new genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have restated their objection to the lifting of a five year de...
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Opportunities for students in 2003
Paris, 24 Feb 2003 Students interested in space science and technology might like to check out ESA's education site to see what activities are new or ongoing in 2003. One of the valuable...
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Proposed decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation with Chile
Brussels, 24 Feb 2003 Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Chile...
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Calls for expressions of interest in deploying and operating Galileo Concession
Brussels, 24 February 2003 Call for expressions of interest from undertakings for the "Galileo Concession" to deploy and operate the Galileo satellite navigation system (OJ C43/12 22.2.2003). Text [...
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Update: 12:55
Explosions reported at Beijing universities Chinese police are investiagting explosions at two of Beijing's leading universities. Nine people were hurt when the separate blasts occurred 90 minutes...
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Today's news
Dirty tricks alleged in fight for Oxford post The battle to become the next chancellor of Oxford University gets under way in earnest today when nominations close at 4pm. Among those seeking merely...
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Today's news
British Museum director vows to keep Marbles The Elgin Marbles should never be returned to Greece, according to British Museum director Neil MacGregor. He said at the weekend that he was terminating...
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Politicians, scientists and officials begin to give shape to ERC
Brussels, 21 Feb 2003 With the debate over the possible creation of a European research council gathering momentum, CORDIS News looks at the contributions of leading political figures, scientists and...
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Europe's space community calls for continuation of manned spaceflight
Brussels, 21 Feb 2003 Reactions to the Commission's Green Paper on space have thus far focused on support for a stronger European position in space and the continuation of manned spaceflight....
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Space Shuttle Columbia - Information Note No. 3
Paris, 21 Feb 2003 The Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB), chaired by retired Admiral Harold Gehman, has taken over full responsibility for the investigation, with support from a number of...