Grant bids face business test
Academics fear plans to judge applications on potential economic impact will stifle innovation, says Mark Rodgers Academics will have to prove the potential commercial worth of their research to...
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Entrepreneurial scientist who loves saving energy
Profile: Ravi Silva, Director, Advanced Technology Institute, Surrey University "I might have to interrupt our interview this morning to sign some papers on a deal. The lawyers are waiting," says...
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Technology platform calls for 40 per cent increase in embedded systems research
Brussels, 04 Jul 2005 The industry-led ARTEMIS technology platform (advanced research and technology for embedded intelligence in systems) has warned that investment in pre-competitive research in...
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Commissioner Piebalgs supports research on Solar Thermal Energy
Brussels, 30 May 2006 Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs welcomes today the official launch of the European Solar Thermal Technology Platform, an initiative of the European Solar Thermal Industry...
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Now is the age of the discontented
The consumer culture has contaminated higher education and student complaints are rising. Some academics, fearing litigation or poor assessment, offer flattery instead of feedback. Frank Furedi...
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New action programme to accelerate research into alternative approaches to animal testing
Brussels, 21 Jun 2006 The European Partnership on Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) today announced details of its first action programme, which aims to make significant progress in...
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Intel provides holistic model for gender equality
Brussels, 17 May 2006 Participants at the two-day conference on 'Re-searching Women in Science and Technology' in Vienna on 15 and 16 May, were granted an insight into some of the best practices in...
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Scarred for life?
The recession has intensified competition for university places, with degrees more vital than ever for gaining an advantage in a tough job market. As clearing begins, will the 'lost generation' be...
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Biotech: Unleashing the enormous potential
Brussels, 21 October 2005 Biotechnology is driving innovation in medicines, agriculture and industry. Biotech-based industrial techniques consume fewer resources, clean up the environment and provide...
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Celtic Tiger's competitiveness in decline, report finds
Brussels, 17 October 2006 Report The National Competitiveness Council of Ireland has published a report warning that despite outstanding economic performance in recent years, there are signs that the...
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Surrey sets up Chinese joint project
Vice-chancellor outlines ambitious growth plan building on career- oriented curricula. Melanie Newman reports. Surrey University launched an institute in China this week as the first of a series of...
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ICT in FP7 - opportunities for UK participants, 18 July in London
Brussels, 21 Jun 2006 The UK National Contact Point will organise a conference on the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), with a specific focus on information and communication technologies (ICT), on...
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The money giants
Contemporary Issues in Management Accounting. First Edition
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Commission Vice President Günter Verheugen: The Commission’s new Biotech Policy -- Biotechnology Policy Day High Level Roundtable
Brussels, 22 September 2005 Biotechnology Policy Day High Level Roundtable Brussels, 22 September Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank Mr Hans KAST [Chairman of EuropaBio] for his kind...
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Nerc goes to work on £1bn climate change partnership
Research council aims to integrate science and policy in flagship programme. Zoe Corbyn reports.