UK FP6 launch event
Brussels, 17 Sep 2002 The UK launch of the Sixth Framework programme (FP6) will take place in London on 28 November. The aim of the event is to introduce those from academia, industry, research...
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EU tables plan to the WTO to help developing countries reap benefits from 'green gold' used in biotech inventions
Brussels, 17 September 2002 The European Union has tabled a plan to the WTO to help developing countries rich in biological resources to reap benefits from biotech inventions that make use of their...
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Researchers pinpoint stronger link between climate change and cholera epidemics
Brussels, 17 Sep 2002 A team of Spanish, US and Bangladeshi researchers have shown that the relationship between climatic variation on cholera epidemics has become stronger over the past few years....
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Austrian FP6 launch event scheduled for October
Brussels, 17 Sep 2002 The Austrian 'kick-off' conference for FP6 will take place in Vienna on 2 October. High level representatives from the European Commission and Parliament will present the...
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Today's news
Exam board admits lowering grades The exam board at the centre of the row over claims of exam fixing has admitted that it lowered the grades of some pupils in this year’s A levels results. A leaked...
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Heads turn up heat on exam boards Headteachers today demanded the resignations of exam officials if it is proved they took part in an alleged conspiracy to prevent too many students from getting good...
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Agreement with Japan aims to accelerate deployment of IPv6
Brussels, 16 Sep 2002 The European Commission initiated IPv6 (Internet protocol version 6) task force and the IPv6 promotion council of Japan have approved a cooperation agreement to foster promotion...
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Floating students at work
Paris, 16 Sep 2002 There are students who do research in laboratories, but for some this is just too normal. They want to take their ideas into space. Well, that might not be possible just yet, but a...
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New UK scheme to help mums return to science
Brussels, 16 Sep 2002 The UK is to encourage mothers to return to their scientific careers with a new training scheme. The UK's Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, announced at the British...
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Tall buildings need tall measures to save lives post September 11
Brussels, 16 Sep 2002 Engineers thought about the unthinkable but it was not enough to prevent the World Trade Centre (WTC) catastrophe. One year after the event and attention is still focused on...
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Conference: ERA and FP6 launch conference shaping up very nicely
Brussels, 16 Sep 2002 Strong interest by the enlargement countries in the 'European Research 2002' conference is guaranteed, according to the European Commission. With just two months to go before...
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Award-winning science education website
Brussels, 16 Sep 2002 For many, the internet is a commercial tool first, a source of entertainment second, and then handy for doing research when necessary. But there are a few foresighted developers...
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COST research action on accessibility of terminals and services for next generation networks
Brussels, 16 Sep 2002 Full text of Document 259/02 Draft Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of a European Concerted Research Action designated as COST Action 219ter "Accessibility for...
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Today's news
Morris refuses inquiry over alleged exam fix Education secretary Estelle Morris yesterday refused to intervene directly in the growing row about A-level “exam fixing”, claiming the government’s exam...
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Latest research news
Dolly firm quits stem cell production PPL Therapeutics, the biotechnology company that created Dolly the sheep, said yesterday it was closing its stem cell division, highlighting the difficulty of...