Brussels, 13 May 2002 The European Commission's Research DG has published a prior information notice regarding an invitation to tender for an initiative in the field of science and governance. The...
Paris, 13 May 2002 Gardens in space A model of a system for growing plants to plan biological experiments in space has just left the company of ROVSING, in Ballerup near Copenhagen, on its way to ESA...
Brussels, 13 May 2002 The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission has launched a call for interest for PhDs and post-doctoral fellowships. The fellowships aim to reinforce the Commission's...
Appeal upheld: Michigan race policy is lawful The University of Michigan law school acted legally when it took race into account when deciding which students to admit, a federal appeal court ruled...
Universities boost economy University enterprise is fuelling an "economic renaissance" that is spreading from the larger, technology-driven institutions through the UK, says a report published today...
Ministers moot top-up fees for students The government is considering allowing universities to charge top-up fees for students in spite of an election pledge to rule them out for the lifetime of the...
Government may break fees pledge The government is considering whether to allow universities to charge top-up tuition fees as part of its student finance review, higher education minister...
Brussels, 10 May 2002 The Education and Culture DG of the European Commission has issued a prior information notice for a public service contract for the production of studies linked to the eLearning...
Brussels, 10 May 2002 An event to showcase how biotechnology can be applied to industrial processes and contribute to an improved environment will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, on 16 and 17 May....
Brussels, 10 May 2002 The European Group on Life Sciences (EGLS) has set its agenda for the year ahead at a meeting in Granada, Spain, on 7 May. At the meeting, hosted by the Spanish Presidency of...
Brussels, 10 May 2002 The UK's Joint Research Councils announced the winner of a competition to find the best business plan to commercialise British funded science on 8 May. The judging took place at...
Brussels, 10 May 2002 The European Commission's Enterprise DG has issued a call for tenders (No. ENTR/02/11) for a study 'Assessment of the impact of the eEurope standardisation action plan.' The...
Medical schools attack staff cuts Hundreds of staff are losing their jobs at Britain's medical schools just as they are being asked to train 15,000 new doctors by 2008. (Times) Royal Society head...
Telecoms tops apprentice wish list Apprenticeships in the construction and telecommunications industries top the jobs wish list of teenagers aiming to go from school straight into work,...
Brussels, 9 May 2002 Draft Council Regulation setting up the GALILEO Joint Undertaking - Adoption. "I/A" item note from Secretariat general to COREPER/COUNCIL. Brussels, 7 May 2002 (document 8450/02...