Megacities threaten key resources in SE Asia
Brussels, 10 June 2002 International scientists meeting in Bali, Indonesia, on 4 June 2002 for an international science roundtable, held during the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD),...
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South Bank University lecturers strike Lecturers at South Bank University are striking today in protest at plans to cut 100 jobs. Lecturers' union Natfhe said that their members were suffering as a...
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Fine universities that ignore AS levels, teachers’ leader says Universities should face financial penalties if they do not recognise students’ AS-level grades when offering places, David Hart,...
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‘Big four’ pull away as research income rises Total research income for UK universities increased steadily last year, but the “big four” – Oxford University, University College London, Imperial...
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Sciences de la vie et biotechnologie - conclusions du Conseil: Industry Council, 6 June 2002
Luxembourg, 7 June 2002 The Council adopted Conclusions on Biotechnology (Doc. Ref. 8917/02) that address the development of life sciences and biotechnology in Europe. Commissioner Liikanen welcome...
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Women and science needs to go deeper, says Commission official
Brussels, 07 June 2002 The Lisbon goal of making the European Union the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010 is dependent on the strength of science, and science's strength...
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Report on the amended proposed decision concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the framework programme 2002-2006 of the
Brussels, 07 June 2002 FINAL A5-0205/2002 29 May 2002 REPORT on the amended proposal for a Council decision concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and...
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Norway hosts biotechnology event
Brussels, 07 June 2002 Norway will present biotechnology as the next wave of the knowledge-based economy at the 9th meeting of the Norwegian Research and IT Forum on June 20 in Brussels....
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Results of Commission's consultation on life sciences and biotechnology
Brussels, 7 June 2002 Commission Staff Working Paper: Results of the public consultation "Towards a Strategic Vision of Life Sciences and Biotechnology." Cover note from the Secretary-General of the...
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Participation in and dissemination of research results: draft parliamentary report
Brussels, 7 June 2002 Report on the amended proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and...
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Philippe Busquin: What next to consolidate a competitive and innovative Europe? European Business Summit Brussels, 7 June 2002
Brussels, 7 June 2002 Introduction The Lisbon European Council of March 2000 is a turning point in recent European Union history. It set an ambitious objective, not out of reach Europe must become "...
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Strategic rail research agenda sets goal to double rail market share by 2020
Brussels, 07 June 2002 The European rail research advisory council (ERRAC) has announced a strategic rail research agenda for 2020, which recommends using innovative technology to double the rail...
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The Commission calls on Candidate Countries to join its research efforts
Brussels, 7 June 2002 In the enlarged European Union, research and development (R&D) will be key in meeting the challenge of turning the EU into an economic powerhouse, with more and better...
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Islamic students shun study in UK and US Britain and the United States have slumped as first choices for study among young people from predominantly Islamic countries, according to a British Council...
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Brown to boost sciences Chancellor Gordon Brown is to signal significant extra funding for science in schools and universities in a speech setting the parameters for next month’s three-year spending...