Blueprint will divert biology funding
Some areas of biological science are set to lose funding following a shift in emphasis by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Over the next ten years, the council predicts...
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ESA considers the next step in assessing the risk from Near-Earth Objects
Paris, 14 Jul 2004 On 9 July 2004, the Near-Earth Object Mission Advisory Panel recommended that ESA place a high priority on developing a mission to actually move an asteroid. The conclusion was...
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Fears over new costing regime
Will the model for costing science damage the research it seeks to protect? Anna Fazackerley reports A government drive for universities to recoup the real costs of research has escaped the attention...
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Getting research into business
Helping vice-chancellors and policy-makers to get the most out of the creative capital in universities is the aim of a guide launched this week. Managing Intellectual Property is a joint venture...
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Genetics, research: Europe leads effort to crack secrets of brain
Brussels, 01 Oct 2003 European scientists will lead an international team that has set its mind on uncovering the intricate mysteries of the human brain in order to advance our knowledge and shed...
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Genetics, research: Europe leads effort to crack secrets of brain
Brussels, 01 Oct 2003 European scientists will lead an international team that has set its mind on uncovering the intricate mysteries of the human brain in order to advance our knowledge and shed...
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ESA at the 2003 Paris Air Show, le Bourget
Paris, 09 Jun 2003 From Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 June, ESA will be present at the 2003 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget with a special pavilion dedicated to the European space programmes. Visitors will not...
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University directors meet to strengthen links between academia and business
Brussels, 26 Nov 2002 Directors from European higher education institutions are meeting in Denmark on 25 and 26 November discuss the role played by universities in making Europe the world's most...
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Preparation of Competitiveness Council, Brussels, 17-18 May 2004
Brussels, 14 May 2004 (Fabio FABBI, Thorsten MUENCH, Peter SANDLER, Tilman LÃœDER and Jonathan TODD) Competitiveness and Innovation and Better Regulation (PS and FF) The Council will debate together...
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European Space Policy - Over the Moon and on to the Space Station
Strasbourg, 29 Jan 2004 Guido BODRATO (EPP-ED, I) Motion for a resolution on the action plan for implementing the European space policy Doc.: B5-0045/2004 Debate: 28.01.2004 Vote: 29.01.2004 Vote In...
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European Space Policy - Over the Moon and on to the Space Station
Strasbourg, 29 Jan 2004 Guido BODRATO (EPP-ED, I) Motion for a resolution on the action plan for implementing the European space policy Doc.: B5-0045/2004 Debate: 28.01.2004 Vote: 29.01.2004 Vote In...
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RAE 2008: A nod to new blood and a warning to gameplayers
With the rules for the 2008 RAE in place, Anthea Lipsett and Tony Tysome assess the key changes and their impact on departments and individuals The final ground rules that will be used to judge...
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Clear aims for European marine research conference
Brussels, 12 May 2004 A major European conference on marine research got underway in Galway, Ireland, on 10 May, and following a spectacular opening ceremony, the 500 scientists and policy makers in...
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Analysis: 'We build up a community of friends'
Clive Robertson is head of the subject centre for hospitality, leisure, sport and tourism based at Oxford Brookes' School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. He also runs a consultancy in product...
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Take my advice, boy, forget scholarship if you want to get ahead
Dear Adam, So you're considering a career in academia but are worried about the prospects. Don't be. So many good people have already been turned off that prospects for the less than good have never...