Don't ignore lucrative training, says CIHE
Universities are neglecting a multibillion-pound market on their doorstep while devoting increasing time and energy to attracting overseas students, a new report says. The Learning and Skills Council...
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More stress in pre-92s
Staff in new universities are more likely to suffer from stress and to become ill as a result than their counterparts in old institutions, according to a survey. The study found that university staff...
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Education Commissioner Ján Figel': Enabling European higher Education to make its full contribution to the Knowledge Economy and Society, EAC Conference
Brussels, 10 February 2005 Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to welcome you all to this debate on the key policies that will shape the future of European higher education...
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Competitiveness Council on 18 April: innovation and research as the focus of attention
Luxembourg, 15 Apr 2005 The Competitiveness Council of the European Union will meet on Monday 18 April in Luxembourg, under the chairmanship of Jeannot Krecké, Luxembourg's Minister for...
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ESA launches initiative for innovation
Brussels, 19 Mar 2004 The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating the 'idea-to-product' process and making the European space industry more competitive. The...
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ESA launches initiative for innovation
Brussels, 19 Mar 2004 The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating the 'idea-to-product' process and making the European space industry more competitive. The...
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Fears for £200m bid to aid research
Plans to commercialise more university research by channelling up to £200 million through the English regions could fail because regional bodies lack the capacity to handle the job, experts have...
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Fears for £200m bid to aid research
Plans to commercialise more university research by channelling up to £200 million through the English regions could fail because regional bodies lack the capacity to handle the job, experts have...
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Commission Communication Implementing the renewed partnership for growth and jobs Developing a knowledge flagship: the Institute of Technology (link)
Brussels, 24 Feb 2006 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL Implementing the renewed partnership for growth and jobs Developing a knowledge flagship: the European Institute of...
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A new impetus for European biotechnology: bringing coherence to EU biotechnology policies
Brussels, 23 April 2004 Today the European Commission presented a report on the implementation of the "Life Sciences & Biotechnology Strategy" adopted in 2002. The report highlights that...
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'Superstar' rating is not the issue
The Association of University Teachers, like many organisations and academics, is unable to distinguish the wood from the trees as far as the research assessment exercise is concerned ("Union puts...
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Smart manufacturing: EU Research sparks revolution in machine tools, robots and automation
Brussels, 22 October 2003 A real renaissance in European manufacturing was the focus of a briefing chaired by European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin today. The briefing highlighted the EMO...
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Smart manufacturing: EU Research sparks revolution in machine tools, robots and automation
Brussels, 22 October 2003 A real renaissance in European manufacturing was the focus of a briefing chaired by European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin today. The briefing highlighted the EMO...
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College comes under QAA fire
Quality watchdogs have "limited confidence" in the control of degree standards and course quality at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication. In an audit report published last week, the...
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French government aims to redefine CNES' role in European space activities
Brussels, 24 Jan 2003 France's Minister for Research and New Technologies, Claudie Haigneré has announced that her ministry will present an action plan in two months aimed at redefining the role that...