Modularity is a sham and the weapon of choice in the casualisation of our profession, argues Bob Brecher. No one says Oxbridge should modularise its degrees, so if it's not good enough for them, why...
Brussels, 05 June 2002 Seven bilateral agreements, including one related to research, signed by Switzerland and the European Union in 1999 have entered into force. The agreements, drawn up following...
Brussels, 05 June 2002 European scientists braved the cold to carry out an airborne survey of arctic gravity in early May. The European Survey of Arctic Gravity (ESAG-2002) was successfully carried...
Paris, 05 June 2002 The Star Tiger team today begins a four-month pioneering research and development project at Rutherford Appleton Laboratories (RAL), which could lead to a real breakthrough for...
Paris, 05 June 2002 ESA's Atmospheric Re-entry Demonstrator has now arrived at Cité de l’Espace in Toulouse, France where it will form part of the Ariane 5 launcher exhibit. The ARD is Europe’s first...
Brussels, 05 June 2002 FINAL A5-0183/2002 24 May 2002 REPORT on universities and higher education in the European learning area (2001/2174(INI)) Full Text EXPLANATORY STATEMENT 1. Introduction This...
Brussels, 05 June 2002 Quality Assurance Standards - current working draft (pdf -310kB) 1.1 INTRODUCTION This report was prepared by an appointed Project Team Quality Assurance (PT QA) and Guidelines...
Strasbourg, 05 June 2002 In the Sixth Framework Programme, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) will restructure its activities so as to strengthen its organisation and contribute usefully to the European...
Strasbourg, 05 June 2002 As part of a joint debate on the implementation of research programmes, Godelieve QUISTHOUDT-ROWOHL (EPP-ED, D) will be presenting a draft legislative report on Rules for...
Strasbourg, 05 June 2002 In a second report, this time non-binding, Godelieve QUISTHOUDT-ROWOHL (EPP-ED, D) will be presenting a draft motion for a resolution on Rules for participation in the...
Strasbourg, 05 June 2002 Opening the joint debate on RDTD research and training programmes, W.G. VAN VELZEN (EPP-ED, NL) will be putting forward a non-binding motion for a resolution on specific...
Strasbourg, 05 June 2002 Mysirni ZORBA (PES, GR) will be presenting a draft motion for a resolution on structuring the European Research Area. The reporter proposes a number of amendments that would...
Strasbourg, 05 June 2002 Konstantinos ALYSSANDRAKIS (EUL/NGL, GR) will be presenting a non-binding draft motion for a resolution on a programme for research and training with regard to nuclear energy...
Strasbourg, 05 June 2002 Finally in the joint debate on research and training programmes Konrad SCHWAIGER (EPP-ED, D) will be presenting a report on the 6th Framework Programme for Euratom (European...
Brussels, 05 June 2002 'It is surprising that tyre noise generation has not yet found the full attention of noise researchers,' said well-known acoustics researcher Manfred Heckl in 1986. In the last...