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Pledge to make Britain 'leading location for drug research' The Chancellor pledged to make Britain lead the world in science with measures that were broadly welcomed by researchers. With the...
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EU research project gives citizens a voice on what they want from the City of Tomorrow
Brussels, 5 December 2005 A Citizens&ndash Declaration on the City of Tomorrow will be presented today in the European Parliament. The promotion of more walking, cycling and public transport...
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Election of Chairman of Scientific Council
Brussels, 05 Dec 2005 The newly-nominated Scientific Council of the future European Research Council (ERC) has elected its Chairman, Prof Fotis Kafatos, and two Vice-Chairs Prof Helga...
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Role of hydrogen and fuel cells in future energy system: IEA studies (link)
Paris, 1 December 2005 "Urgent action is needed to diversify the energy supply and to curb CO2 emissions. Hydrogen and fuel cells are part of a broad range of emerging technologies that may help...
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Paper by Peru for TRIPs Council analysing potential cases of biopiracy (link)
Geneva, 1 December 2005 Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL CASES OF BIOPIRACY Communication from Peru Document number: IP/C/W/458 07 November 2005...
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EU regulations for avian influenza extended to cover pigeon racing (OJ link)
Brussels, 2 December 2005 Commission Decision of 30 November 2005 amending Decision 2005/734/EC laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian...
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Intermodal Questions - Galileo (Extract from the Provisional Version, Transport Council, 5 December)
Brussels, 05 Dec 2005 On 25 October 2005 Mr Jacques Barrot, Vice President of the Commission, has appointed Karel Van Miert, former European Commissioner, as mediator for Galileo between member...
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Scientists asked to take responsibility for avoiding the misuse of science and technology
Brussels, 05 Dec 2005 'Scientists have a special responsibility when it comes to problems of 'dual use' and the misuse of science and technology,' reads a statement on biosecurity issued by the...
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Commission to establish panel on environmental technologies
Brussels, 05 Dec 2005 EU Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas has announced that the Commission intends to establish a panel on environmental technologies. The panel would mobilise key players,...
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Managing innovation in tomorrow's financial services industry, Brussels, 13-14 December
Brussels, 05 Dec 2005 The European finance convention will take place in Brussels, Belgium, from 13 to 14 December. The aim of the event is to provide a platform for communication, networking and...
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The wider implications of science and technology -- Call for expressions of interest in Sciencewise, 14 December, London
Brussels, 05 Dec 2005 Sciencewise call for expressions of interest will take place in London, UK, on 14 December. The UK Office of Science and Technology has announced a call for expressions of...
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Coreper agenda entry concerning genetically modified maize line 1507 (DAS Ø15Ø7-1)
Brussels, 05 Dec 2005 Full text of Document 15303/05 Suite of documents 15303/05 PROVISIONAL AGENDA for: 2121st MEETING OF THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE (Part 1) date: Monday 5 and...
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Minister Glos eröffnet als ESA-Ministerratsvorsitzender Europäische Weltraumkonferenz vom 5. bis 6. Dezember in Berlin
Berlin, 2 December 2005 Beratungen über die Zukunft der europäischen Raumfahrt Die Europäische Weltraumorganisation ESA will künftig ihre Raumfahrtaktivitäten noch stärker auf wissenschaftliche...
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UK government welcomes stem cell report and commits £100m for research into incurable diseases
London, 5 December 2005 Government responds to UK Stem Cell Initiative Report The Government today announced that £100m will be made available for UK stem cell research over the next two years to...
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Today's news
Universities in move to sponsor academies Some of the country's leading universities have been holding discreet talks with the Government over plans to sponsor schools in the controversial academies...