Self-centred West's narrow focus puts lives at risk
The study of tsunamis has been neglected because the national priorities of developed countries drive the international research agenda, says Costas Synolakis Before 1946, little was known of...
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Brutal heart of society shaken loose by the violence of nature
Over four pages, The Times Higher explores the long-term impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami and examines what can be learnt from past natural disasters The Santorini eruption 3,500 years ago, and its...
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Compassion reigns in a nation struck by horror
Over four pages, The Times Higher explores the long-term impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami and examines what can be learnt from past natural disasters After years of separatist unrest, Aceh...
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Global academic community rallies around relief effort
Over four pages, The Times Higher explores the long-term impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami and examines what can be learnt from past natural disasters US and ߣߣÊÓƵn institutions offer expert aid...
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Sri Lankan University Grants Commission Donations
Donations to the Sri Lankan University Grants Commission may be made to the Bank of Ceylon - Torrington Branch, Account No 004 530 800 755, Swift Code BCEYLKLX, Sort Code 453-7010. Donations to the...
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A heavenly home or oblivion?
Humanity is at a crossroads, says Michio Kaku. We can decide to unite in harnessing the power of the stars and thrive or we can succumb to primitive urges and self-destruct About 5,000 generations...
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Today's news
Architecture reprieved Cambridge's architecture department won a reprieve this week as the university authorities decided to restructure rather than close it completely. Six of the 17 academic staff...
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EU funding for research and innovation in 2005
Brussels, 12 Jan 2005 An information day on 'EU funding for research and innovation: what opportunities in 2005?' will take place in Bordeaux, France, on 10 February. Some of the topics covered will...
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Giant robot helps prevent landslides
Paris, 12 Jan 2005 Fighting landslides is dangerous work, but help from space is on its way. Recent testing in Italy has shown that the four-tonne Roboclimber can secure slopes without endangering...
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Agenda of the Research Working Party, 17 January
Brussels, 12 Jan 2005 Full text of Document 73/05 1. Luxemburg Presidency Programme 2. International S/T cooperation - overall strategy = information from the Commission services - S/T agreement with...
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Agenda of the 299th Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Research Committee (Crest), 20 January
Brussels, 12 Jan 2005 Full text of Document 90/05 Chairman: Dr. Achilleas MITSOS, European Commission, Director General 1. Adoption of the Draft Agenda 2. Approval of the Draft Summary Conclusions of...
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ERC and FP7 can be effective tools to achieve Lisbon goals if developed correctly, says Norwegian expert
Brussels, 12 Jan 2005 The next framework programme must focus on curiosity-driven research to attract young people to scientific careers and develop Europe's innovation potential in the long run,...
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Latest research news
Universities urged to go green Universities are today urged to promote sustainable development in all their activities, from research and teaching to waste recycling and buying "green" energy....
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Today's news
Universities 'should give lessons in morality' Universities are failing to equip their students with a basic sense of morality, Steven Schwartz, the vice-chancellor of Brunel, said yesterday. "...
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Draft Summary Conclusions of the 298th Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Research Committee (Crest) Held in Brussels on 10 December 2004 (link)
Brussels, 11 Jan 2005 Full text of Document 1209/04 Suite of documents 1209/04 [...] [Public Info Net automatically generates links to Council Register documents where an appropriately formatted...