Scientists present own research priorities
Brussels, 12 Nov 2002 The role of universities, the barriers between academia and industry, conflicts between science and politics, and cultural differences were just some of the issues raised at the...
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The coordination of research will not happen without political bravery, FP6 launch conference is told
Brussels, 12 Nov 2002 A certain amount of bravery is necessary on the part of politicians if research is to be genuinely coordinated at a European level, said Hans-Olaf Henkel, President of Germany's...
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Set your own course for the stars
Paris, 12 Nov 2002 To get around, satellites sailing through space use the same tools that ancient mariners used to navigate the inhospitable oceans - the stars. However, soon, instead of sending...
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Drink a day raises breast cancer risk Every alcoholic drink a woman consumes increases her risk of breast cancer, the world's largest study of the link between alcohol, tobacco and breast cancer has...
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Queen's speech offers no clues about HE finance The Queen's speech to Parliament today confirmed that the government would publish its long-awaited university and student finance proposals....
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Latest research news
Inventors get more cash to plug brain drain Nesta, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, has been given a grant of £95 million by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport....
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European researchers calculate impact of Indonesian wildfires on CO2 emissions
Brussels, 11 Nov 2002 Scientists from Europe and Indonesia have used imagery from ESA and NASA satellites to measure the impact of the 1997-98 bushfires in Indonesia, and conclude that they...
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Promoting innovation in the Candidate Countries is a must for successful enlargement, says report
Brussels, 11 Nov 2002 Innovation has to take centre stage if EU enlargement is to succeed, despite its low visibility during accession negotiations, concludes a Commission report to be published in...
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Auditing procedures to be improved under FP6, says Commission
Brussels, 11 Nov 2002 'The Commission is constantly following up on and improving the effectiveness of its control systems,' a Commission spokesperson told CORDIS News in response to a report from...
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CORDIS Marketplace highlights research results for each FP6 theme
Brussels, 11 Nov 2002 CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, is offering a selection of existing research results presented according to the corresponding...
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Six Scottish FP6 Events
Brussels, 11 Nov 2002 IRC Scotland is organising a series of free events throughout Scotland to highlight the opportunities for companies and trade associations of participation in the Sixth...
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European working group on e-business security
Brussels, 11 Nov 2002 A one-day workshop on the theme of managing e-business security risk will take place in Paris on 3 December. The event is sponsored by The Open Group, The European Software...
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European seminar on open access of scientific publications
Brussels, 11 Nov 2002 The pros and cons of initiatives from public and private structures to increase electronic open access to scientific research results through digital means are to be discussed...
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Busquin launches FP6 and calls for action to make the ERA a
Brussels, 11 Nov 2002 The European Commissioner for Research Philippe Busquin has launched the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6), and has told Europe's research community that it is up to them to make...
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Council adopts FP6 rules for participation
Brussels, 11 Nov 2002 The Commission's proposals for the rules for participation in the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) have been adopted by the Council of Ministers, just ahead of the FP6 launch...