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First day at school for Woodhead Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools, today joined the University of Buckingham as a research professor. He is joining Dennis O’Keeffe to create a...
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From today's UK papers
Muslim world strongly opposed to US foreign policy Muslims feel sympathy for the US after the terrorist attacks of September 11, but they feel even more strongly that the West's military action in...
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Council position on Sixth Framework Programme, update on rules for participation
Brussels, 26 February 2002 Specific programmes implementing the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 (EC and Euratom). Note from The Presidency to The Permanent Representatives' Committee / Council (...
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ESO-CERN-ESA symposium to examine astronomy, cosmology and fundamental physics
Brussels, 26 February 2002 A joint European southern observatory (ESO), European organisation for nuclear research (CERN) and European space agency (ESA) symposium on astronomy, cosmology and...
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Global Climate Change Glossary (25 entries)
Paris, 26 February 2002 ENVISAT Information Note No. 6 Annex 1 GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE: GLOSSARY Aerosols A collection of tiny airborne solid or liquid particles, with a typical size between 0.01 and...
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Top class images help ESA's Rosetta prepare to ride on a cosmic bullet
Paris, 26 February 2002 Chase a fast-moving comet, land on it and 'ride' it while it speeds up towards the Sun: not the script of a science-fiction movie, but the very real task of ESA's Rosetta...
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Students split over Middle East debate Tensions are expected between Jewish and Muslim students at Manchester University today as members of the student union vote on a boycott motion condemning...
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The EU has a key role to play in space, says Growth programme Director
Brussels, 26 February 2002 Knowledge, market exploitation and influence are the three reasons why the EU must now have a space policy, Jack Metthey, the recently appointed Director for the '...
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Prior information on organisation of IST events 2002 to 2004
Brussels, 26 February 2002 The Information Society DG of the European Commission has issued a prior information notice for an invitation to tender for the organisation of 'Information society...
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World's Largest Switchboard for Climate Monitoring
Paris, 26 February 2002 Europe's showpiece in climate monitoring is called Envisat. Fully equipped, the largest, most complex, and most powerful Earth observation satellite of the European Space...
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Members of COST ad hoc group on biomaterials
Brussels, 25 February 2002 Full text European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research - COST Secretariat. Ad Hoc Group on Biomaterials - Nomination of its members. Information...
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Corrigendum to call for tenders for submission and evaluation of FP6 proposals
Brussels, 25 February 2002 The European Commission has issued a corrigendum to a call for tenders related to a service provider for the 'development and provision of services in support of the...
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Latest research news
Imported animal feed carries BSE risk, says scientist Some animal feed imported into Britain could contain high-risk BSE material, a senior government veterinary scientist said yesterday. John...
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European research: new diagnostic technique for Ebola fever
Brussels, 25 February 2002 A European research project has enabled African and European research teams to successfully develop and test a new diagnostic technique for infections with the Ebola virus...
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Conference provides global focus for innovators
Brussels, 25 February 2002 A conference aiming to provide a global focus for those involved in innovation and knowledge exchange will take place in Birmingham, UK on 10 to 12 July. The three day...