Dodgy arguments 1
Contrary to the THES editorial ("Rebel MPs must face reality over top-up fees", THES , August 8), the reality faced by Labour backbenchers in the higher education debate is that they now have almost...
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Pass rate soars as pupils chase 'easy' A levels Students are shunning traditional academic subjects in favour of less demanding A levels to help them win places at university, a headteachers' leader...
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Analysis of the contribution of EU IST policies and programmes to the Lisbon and sustainable development strategies
Brussels, 13 Aug 2003 The European Commission's Information Society DG has published a call for tenders relating to a preliminary analysis of the contributions of the EU Information Society policies...
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Study of evolution of IST collaboration from FP5 to the ERA
Brussels, 13 Aug 2003 The European Commission's Information Society DG has published a call for tenders relating to a study of the evaluation of networks of collaboration in information society...
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Analysis of benchmarking and the eEurope actions in the open method of coordination
Brussels, 13 Aug 2003 The European Commission's Information Society DG has published a call for tenders relating to an analysis of impacts of benchmarking and the eEurope actions in the open method...
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Holiday weather on Mars
Paris, 13 Aug 2003 ESA's Mars Express is due to arrive at Mars in December 2003, and its Beagle 2 lander will be making a touchdown in the middle of the Martian winter. Will it see a 'white Christmas...
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NASA Funds Study of World's Glaciers - Key Indicators of Climate Change
Washington, 13 Aug 2003 Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder will combine historical records with measurements from satellites to complete an online database of the world's glaciers...
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UK scientists set to make first deposit in stem cell bank
Brussels, 13 Aug 2003 Researchers in the UK have announced the generation of Europe's first human embryonic stem cell line. The breakthrough was made by a team of scientists from King's College...
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New electronic communication system aims to deliver innovative water systems
Brussels, 13 Aug 2003 A scientific consultancy in Germany has developed a new electronic communications system designed to develop innovative ideas for new water products and systems. Hundreds of...
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Report sees research and innovation as key to growth in Europe
Brussels, 13 Aug 2003 A report prepared by an independent high level study group at the request of Commission President Romano Prodi has outlined a path for growth in Europe, which sees an emphasis...
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Study of strategy and requirements for IST research in the Sixth Framework Programme
Brussels, 13 Aug 2003 The European Commission's Information Society DG has published a call for tenders relating to a study of strategies and requirements for the information society technologies (...
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Genetically modified plants can survive drought, find scientists
Brussels, 12 Aug 2003 Scientists at the University of Bonn in Germany have identified the gene which enables plants to survive droughts. The news is likely to be welcomed by the country's farmers,...
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Europe's first Moon probe prepares for lift-off
Brussels, 12 Aug 2003 Final preparations are currently being made for the launch of Europe's first Moon probe, SMART-1, due to take place in Kourou, French Guiana, in the early hours of 29 August....
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Flight 162 delayed
Paris, 12 Aug 2003 Arianespace today announced a delay in Flight 162, scheduled to launch SMART-1 on the first stage of its journey to the moon. The Ariane-5 launch, with SMART-1 and two commercial...
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Benchmarking of public biotechnology policy - contract notice
Brussels, 12 Aug 2003 Description/object of the contract: The aim of the contract is to provide European policy makers with a set of tools that will assist them in their policy-making regarding...