New cold war turns McDonald's grills off
The Belarusian State University has taken on a symbol of global capitalism - and seems to be winning, to the dismay of the United States. The Minsk university began constructing a new building for...
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Vacation plan to axe unit is foiled
A retiring Lancaster University academic has accused its vice-chancellor of using the vacation to rush through proposals to close down his department. The independent studies unit has been under...
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Site sale row may cost King's College £14m
King's College London stands to lose up to £14 million as its partner hospitals' trust digs its heels in over the potential sale of a prime Thames-side site to one of the world's richest men. KCL,...
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Space technology and its earthly uses
Paris, 08 August 2002 New uses for smart materials drew much interest last month at the Farnborough International Air Show 2002, for a range of applications from astronauts’ gloves to kids’ braces....
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Information society developments in EU suffer 3G blow
Brussels, 08 August 2002 The news that availability of a full 3G mobile telecommunications network will not be available in Sweden for another four years could signify a delay in one of the key...
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EU project to be base for guidelines on sand dredging
Brussels, 08 August 2002 The European Commission will look to the results of an EU funded project examining the effects of commercial sea-sand dredging on coastal erosion when drawing up new...
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New research analyses global warming causes
Brussels, 08 August 2002 Two new pieces of research aiming to pinpoint factors which influence global warming have highlighted the role of cosmic rays and vapour trails from aircraft. The research on...
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A guide to successful European projects
Brussels, 08 August 2002 Researchers hoping to participate in EU projects may benefit from the seminar 'European project teams: going international', to be held in Brussels from 23 to 25 October....
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Towards greater coherence in European Cancer Research, Conference, Brussels, 19 Sep
Brussels, 08 August 2002 Conference, European Parliament, Brussels, 19 September 2002 The European Commission and the European Parliament are organising a conference entitled "Towards greater...
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Call for proposals: Joint harmonised European Union programme of business and consumer surveys
Brussels, 08 August 2002 The European Commission is launching a call for proposals for carrying out surveys as part of the Joint Harmonised European Union Programme of Business and Consumer Surveys....
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Germany to build 56 million euro research ship
Brussels, 08 August 2002 Germany is financing the construction of a new research ship which will provide new data on climate change and sea movement. The ship will be constructed at the Werft...
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Today's papers
Scientists find flaw in Einstein’s theory Scientists in ߣߣÊÓƵ say that the speed of light, far from being the universal constant that allowed Einstein to predict that E=mc2, is in fact slowing...
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Update: 12:25
Building burns at disused Edinburgh campus A former office block owned by Edinburgh University was last night destroyed in a fire eventually brought under control by almost 60 firefighters. The block...
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Exeter given £15m to rehouse Xfi centre
An anonymous £15 million donation has enabled the University of Exeter to rehouse its centre for finance and investment, the Xfi. The £3.1 million building is due to open to students in 2004 and will...
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TUC fears £1.25 billion funding will be wasted
The government's spending review pledge to pour £1.25 billion into science and technology will be wasted unless an effective mechanism is developed for technology transfer between universities and...