EU funds project on chimera and hybrid research
Brussels, 14 Dec 2005 A new EU funded project, CHIMBRIDS, has been set up to analyse the scientific, ethical, philosophical and legal issues raised by the use of chimeras and hybrids in European and...
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Vice-chancellors bemoan drop in foreign students Universities face a financial crisis and possible job cuts after a decline in the number of foreign students studying in the UK, leading academics...
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Stem cell pioneer back at work, only to face inquiry The South Korean stem cell pioneer Hwang Woo-Suk left hospital yesterday and made a tearful return to work after being treated for stress brought...
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Results of votes at plenary session on Tuesday 13 December: Cooperation agreement with Switzerland - Report adopted
13 Dec 2005 Decision of the Council and of the Commission on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community of the Agreement on Scientific and...
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DG Enterprise Conference on public procurement - stimulating research & innovation, 14 December
Brussels, 13 Dec 2005 On Wednesday 14 December 2005 a conference will be held in Brussels on stimulating investment in research and innovation through public procurement. The conference will present...
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State aid Case n215/2004 - France - Others - Aid for Research and Development - Grant - Decision not to raise objections - 16.11.2005 (link)
Brussels, 13 Dec 2005 Decision: decision (fr) Date: 16.11.2005 Competition DG
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Improve governance, universities warned As British universities enter a riskier and more entrepreneurial world they will need better and more professional boards of governors, Richard Lambert, a...
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Research reveals public support for university fees Ministers welcomed new research today which found that more than three-quarters (77 per cent) of the British population think that students should...
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EU companies turn the tide in R&D investment, but can't match competitors
Brussels, 12 Dec 2005 The 2005 industrial R&D (research and development) investment scoreboard shows a turnaround in spending by European companies, with investment increasing. With a growth...
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Ethical and social implications of biometric identification technology
Brussels, 12 Dec 2005 The international workshop 'Ethical and social implications of biometric identification technology: towards an international approach' will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on...
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Will your business plan attract investors?
Brussels, 12 Dec 2005 An online self-assessment tool intended to help entrepreneurs develop a clear and convincing business plan that will attract investment has been upgraded. SAT-Pro has been...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Social Sciences and Humanities in Europe: New Challenges, New Opportunities, Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities - European Parliament
Brussels, 12 December 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to this conference! I am overwhelmed that you have come to Brussels in such numbers. This alone is a signal of the importance of this event....
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For Europe's Universities, the European Research Council has Priority over a European Institute of Technology: Find 'New Money' for EIT, say EUA Members in a Consultation
Brussels, 09 Dec 2005 The European University Association (EUA) has published a statement expressing the views that a European Institute of Technology (EIT) must be built, but not at the expenses of...
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Eurochambres Position Paper on the idea of a European Institute of Technology
Brussels, 09 Dec 2005 SUMMARY OF EUROCHAMBRES' POSITION European Chambers are not convinced of the need for an EIT in the conventional sense. The only added value would be in the integration of...
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Potocnik warns of negative effects of Financial Perspectives debate
Brussels, 09 Dec 2005 European Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potocnik has warned that the ongoing negotiations on the EU's Financial Perspectives could have negative impacts on the...