Brussels, 15 May 2002 An EU-funded study has concluded that popular perceptions of public attitudes to biotechnology are mere myths. The report on 'Public perceptions of agricultural biotechnologies...
Strasbourg, 15 May 2002 Gérard CAUDRON (PES, F) Report on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council decision on the Sixth Framework Programme of the European...
Brussels, 15 May 2002 In a landmark vote today in Strasbourg the European Parliament gave its go-ahead to the Commission's proposal for next EU Research and Development Framework Programme (FP6). "I...
Strasbourg, 15 May 2002 Verbatim report of proceedings on 14 May 2002, Part 2. Byrne, Commission. - Mr President, I am delighted to respond to this debate on the two reports concerning zoonoses. This...
Brussels, 15 May 2002 The EU's Enlargement process is well underway, and Europe is preparing to welcome new member countries, but European nations are already united through their shared cultural...
Brussels, 15 May 2002 The European Parliament has approved a research and technical cooperation agreement with India, which will allow Indian scientists to take part in EU research programmes and...
Brussels, 15 May 2002 A new technology transfer company has been set up to commercialise research carried out at the UK's Central laboratory of the research councils (CLRC). Central laboratory...
Brussels, 15 May 2002 Three EU-funded projects that demonstrate the role of research in improving the protection of Europe's cultural heritage will be presented to the media at a press conference in...
Brussels, 15 May 2002 A seminar on the situation of women in the world of science will take place in Madrid, Spain, on 5 June. 'Promoting women in the scientific arena', organised by the Spanish...
Brussels, 15 May 2002 A mobilisation event to help Irish researchers prepare for the next EU Framework programme for research, FP6, will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on 12 July. DG Research...
Brussels, 14 May 2002 A new report published by Europa-Studien outlines the attitudes and legislation in each EU Member State to stem cell research, revealing that Germany and Austria have the most...
Brussels, 14 May 2002 A panel of 70 experts in science and science policy representing most European Union Member States and Estonia met in April to discuss the future directions of EU science policy...
Brussels, 14 May 2002 The European Parliament has announced that its discussions with representatives of the European Commission and the Council have resulted in an informal compromise that should...
Scientists condemn genetics watchdog report as 'irresponsible' A report by the genetics monitoring group GeneWatch says British scientists are genetically modifying and cloning hundreds of thousands...
Brussels, 14 May 2002 A European round table on agriculture and food has concluded that innovative technologies and investment in research and development (R&D) are crucial to improving the...