Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 The European Commission has published a prior information notice concerning a call for proposals for projects in the information society section of the Sixth Framework Programme...
London, 11 April 2003 The Patent Office today published a Practice Notice clarifying the UK's position on inventions involving human embryonic stem cells. The Patent Office considers that, on balance...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 Marking world Parkinson's disease day on 11 April, the European Commission is highlighting the results of two EU funded projects aimed at improving research into the disease and...
Strasbourg, 11 April 2003 Verbatim report of proceedings, 10 April 2003, Part A Question no 59 by James (Jim) Fitzsimons (H-0163/03) Subject: Abolishing EURATOM Réponse Le traité Euratom est depuis...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 A report calling for restrictions on research using embryonic stem cells and a total ban on human cloning for reproductive purposes was approved by an overwhelming majority of...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 An international conference on genetics, determinism and human freedom will take place on 14 and 15 November in Heidelberg, Germany. The main aim of the event is to engage...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 A conference to promote the value of patents and patent information will take place from 10 to 12 November in Kirchberg, Luxembourg. The European Commission and the European...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 The European Commission has welcomed new measures announced by the UK government designed to boost private investment in research and development. Presenting his 2003 budget on...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 The Australian Federal Minister for Science, Peter McGauran, will open a two day forum for European-Australian S&T cooperation (FEAST) in Canberra, Australia, on 17 June...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 The French government has decided not to go ahead with its plan to cut budgetary appropriations to national research and technology associations. Speaking at a colloquium on...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 Distinguished German researchers have called for action to ensure that the current economic slowdown does not affect research and education, following a recent report revealing...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 The European Commission's Joint ResearchCentre (JRC) has published a catalogue of its publications during 2002. The JRC is responsible for providing customer-driven scientific...
Brussels, 11 Apr 2003 An EU funded research project is crossing the political divide to bring about strategies for managing irrigation in the Mediterranean region. Funded under the International...
Human code fully cracked Fifty years after the discovery of the structure of DNA, scientists from six countries today announce another landmark: they have sequenced the entire genetic code of a human...
MPs' report warns of exam overload A House of Commons report published today is expected to warn that pupils are suffering from exam overload in the face of constant testing. The education select...