Designs for the disabled
Brussels, 04 Jul 2003 Halfway through the European Year of People with Disabilities, Research Headlines profiles a Russian organisation dedicated to empowering and helping improve the lives of the...
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New research vessel offers unique opportunities for European marine studies
Brussels, 04 Jul 2003 A new marine research vessel, outfitted with the world's most advanced technology, has been launched as part of the EU's large scale infrastructure facility in Bergen, Norway....
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Graduates with 2:2s fail to pass with employers A class divide is widening among Britain's graduates, according to research by the London School of Economics that shows a growing salary gap between...
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Agenda of the Working Party on Intellectual Property (Patents), 10 July
Brussels, 03 Jul 2003 Full text of Document X03198/03 Suite of documents X03198/03 Working Party will continue examination of proposal for a Regulation on the Community patent, in particular Articles...
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Special call on severe acute respiratory syndrome
Brussels, 03 Jul 2003 The European Commission has published a special call for proposals, related to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), under the Sixth Framework Programme's 'policy support...
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Call in the area of 'global change and ecosystems'
Brussels, 03 Jul 2003 The European Commission has published a call for proposals in the area of 'global change and ecosystems' under the Sixth Framework Programme's 'sustainable development, global...
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Parliament vote clears the way for new GMO authorisations
Brussels, 03 Jul 2003 The European Parliament has voted to approve two draft regulations on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), opening the way for new authorisations of GM products in the EU. The...
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Deniozos reviews highlights and lowlights of EU Greek Presidency
Brussels, 03 Jul 2003 On 30 June the EU Greek Presidency ended its six-month term, successfully meeting the objectives it set itself, particularly in the area of research and development. In an...
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UK workshops - FP6 proposal writing and consortium agreements
Brussels, 03 Jul 2003 Two workshops on different aspects of participating in the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) - proposals writing and consortium agreements - will take place in Cambridge, UK, on...
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New online portal for SMEs launched
Brussels, 03 Jul 2003 The international network for small and medium sized enterprises (INSME) has launched a new web based portal aimed at improving the competitiveness and innovative processes of...
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DNA metabolism cluster holds second network meeting
Brussels, 03 Jul 2003 A second meeting of the EU funded DNA metabolism cluster will take place on 23 September in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The DNA metabolism cluster is an informal network of five...
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The science of understanding
Use simple journalistic principles to spread the word about complex topics, says Ian Hargreaves How can we do a better job of informing the public about science? This is a question that has become an...
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'Screen medics' mental health'
Psychiatrists say universities need screening procedures to identify trainee doctors with mental-health disorders amid fears that many hide problems that pose risks to patients, writes Anna...
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Rescue bid for flagship course
Cut-price foundation degrees are being considered as the government struggles to salvage the key plank of its higher education expansion policy in the face of mounting criticism. The government's...
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In the news: Andrew Wilkie
An Oxford University professor who rejected an Israeli student who wanted to study with him because the professor disagreed with Israeli policies is no stranger to thorny ethical issues. Since 1996,...