Prodi labels Lisbon Agenda 'a big failure'
Brussels, 25 Oct 2004 The outgoing President of the European Commission, Romano Prodi, has described the EU's strategy to become the world's most competitive knowledge based economy by 2010 as 'a big...
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R&D investment is good for business, shows UK government report
Brussels, 25 Oct 2004 The UK's annual research and development (R&D) scoreboard shows that companies that invest in research benefit from higher sales growth and increased share price as a...
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Commission publishes performance indicators for Networks of Excellence
Brussels, 25 Oct 2004 The Commission has published a guidance note for participants in its research framework programme, providing performance indicators for the assessment of Networks of Excellence...
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Polar researchers aim for pan-European network
A pan-European project recently submitted for funding under the European Commission's ERA-NET programme aims at harmonising European polar research strategies. The 'European strategic framework for...
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Technology-enhanced learning information day
Brussels, 25 Oct 2004 In the context of the next call for proposals for projects in technology-enhanced learning, due to be launched in mid-November, an information day will take place in Luxembourg...
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Observing and understanding sea level variations
Brussels, 25 Oct 2004 A workshop on observing and understanding sea level variations will take place in St. Julians, Malta, from 1 to 3 November. The event is co-organised by the European Sea Level...
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UK to hold series of FP6 events
Brussels, 25 Oct 2004 Beta Technology is organising a series of events on different aspects of the EU's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) on behalf of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
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Workshop on nanotechnology in land and natural water remediation
Brussels, 25 Oct 2004 An international workshop on nanotechnology in land and natural water remediation will take place in London, the UK, on 6 December. The workshop will give those working in this...
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Testimony Given to the UK Parliament Science and Technology Committee on the Work of the Economic and Social Research Council (link)
London, 25 Oct 2004 Full text UK Parliament European Scrutiny Committee
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European scientists provide novel concept for Arctic exploration
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 Europe must remain at the forefront of polar research and confront the challenge of being the first to conquer the Arctic Ocean, says the European Polar Board. The organisation...
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Nanoparticle exposure risk inadequately assessed, concludes health and safety review
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 A review carried out by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of the occupational hygiene of individuals working in the nanoparticle production process has concluded that the...
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Europe can become world leader in stem cell research, says Radda
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 Europe can lead the rest of the world in the field of stem cell research, given the present funding restrictions imposed on such activities in the US, believes Professor Sir...
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Strengthening R&D Cooperation with the Neighbouring Countries - Report by the JAF Rapporteur (link)
russels, 22 Oct 2004 Full text of Document 314/04 Suite of documents 314/04 Subject: Strengthening R&D Cooperation with the neighbouring countries - report by the JAF Rapporteur for Task 5...
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Negotiating FP6 contracts
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 A workshop on negotiating research contracts for the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) will take place in Cambridge, the UK, on 23 November. The aim of the event is to provide an...
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Briefing on FP6 financial management, reporting & auditing
Brussels, 22 Oct 2004 A briefing on the financial management principles governing Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) projects, with special reference to Integrated Projects, Networks of Excellence and...