ESA/EC to 'boost' space-related entrepreneurs
Paris, 13 Sep 2002 European entrepreneurs using space technology and systems now have a better chance of starting up in business thanks to the European Space Incubators Network (ESINET), launched...
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Axe falls on Sheffield's 'risky' PPP The Unite group has terminated its 30-year private/public partnership with Sheffield University to build and maintain student halls of residence. It decided that...
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Today's news
Lecturers set to strike over pay Sixth-form and further education colleges look set to strike after employers refused to raise their 2.3 per cent pay offer to lecturers and other...
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France has failed to transpose EU directives on protection of animals used for scientific purposes: judgment
Luxembourg, 12 September 2002 C-152/00, Commission of the European Communities v French Republic Judgment of the Court of Justice (Fifth Chamber) on 12 September 2002 (link to English version when...
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Commission presents roadmap to increase investment in research
Brussels, 12 September 2002 The Commission yesterday presented its strategy to respond to the March 2002 Barcelona European Council's call to raise research spending to 3% of EU average Gross...
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Joint Research Centre annual report for 2001 available
Brussels, 12 Sep 2002 The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has published its annual report for 2001 in both paper and CD format. 'I have been pleased with the efforts the JRC...
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Participation of non-member countries in COST actions (link)
Brussels, 12 September 2002 Full text Note on participation of non-COST countries in COST Actions. European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research - COST Secretariat. Brussels...
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Commission Communication: More Research for Europe - Towards 3% of GDP
Brussels, 12 Sep 2002 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION MORE RESEARCH FOR EUROPE Towards 3% of GDP Table of Contents Full Text EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In March 2000, at the Lisbon European Council, Heads...
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Commission paves the way for '.eu' registry
Brussels, 12 Sep 2002 A decision adopted by the European Commission has approved the criteria for the registry which will take care of the administration, management and marketing of the new '.eu'...
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DG Information Society to host workshops at book fair
Brussels, 12 Sep 2002 Representatives from the European Commission's Information Society DG will take part in the world's largest trade fair for books, multimedia and communications in Frankfurt,...
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Correction
Last week's article "Search for the formula to put spark in science" incorrectly stated that the University of Essex had shut its maths department this year. The university is reviewing its provision...
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Today's news
Put everyone on DNA database, expert says A database holding the DNA profile of the entire British population could be the fairest way to help solve crime and yet protect civil liberties, Sir Alec...
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From v-c to PC?
Fears that former vice-chancellor Ken Edwards has been forced into a twilight life in computer repair were raised at the University of Leicester this week. The computers provided this week for...
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Changing places
Job swaps for the boys: while Tim O'Shea ups sticks from London to take over as principal of Edinburgh University next month, the previous incumbent, Lord Sutherland of Houndwood, is heading south,...
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Sweet FA beckons
Forget the Boat Race and the Varsity Match. The higher education sports event of the year takes place tomorrow at Bath University, where the football team has already gone further in the FA Cup than...