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Your editorial suggests that higher education is available locally to Peterborough's youth (Leading article, THES , August 30). Well, yes, if you get into Cambridge or do one of the few programmes...
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Selection of '.eu' top level domain registry - call for expressions of interest
Brussels, 04 Sep 2002 The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest for selection of the '.eu' top level domain (TLD) registry. Regulation on the implementation of the '.eu...
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A preference for the Earth, a passion for the Universe
Paris, 04 Sep 2002 ESOC celebrates 35 years On Friday 6 September 2002 the satellite control centre of the European Space Agency (ESA), in Darmstadt, will celebrate its 35th anniversary. To mark the...
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New portal on EU-funded agricultural research
Brussels, 04 Sep 2002 The European Commission has launched a new web portal offering information and advice on EU-funded agricultural research. The site gives a comprehensive overview of EU-funded...
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EU launches new initiative to transfer energy technology to Third World
Brussels, 04 Sep 2002 The European Union has launched the 'EU Energy initiative', designed to provide technology, know how and capital to the two billion people in the world who are 'energy poor'....
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Call for global science fund to combat 'scientific apartheid'
Brussels, 04 Sep 2002 The former head of an international research centre network has called for a global science fund to bridge the growing 'scientific apartheid' between the world's rich and poor...
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Working Party on the Environment, revised agenda - 2, 3, and 5 Sep.
Copenhagen, 04 Sep 2002 DATE: 2, 3, and 5 SEPTEMBER 2002 TIME: 10.00 MONDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2002 (10.00) 1. Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transboundary...
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Today's news
Oxford has to look at more than A levels More students than ever are achieving top grades, but the task of admissions tutors remains the same, writes Michael Collins. (The Independent) No men please...
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Study on training material for ethics in research - call for tenders
Brussels, 03 Sep 2002 The European Commission's Research DG has announced a call for tenders for a study on national, international and professional training material for ethics in research. The...
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World Bank launches assessment of agricultural science
Brussels, 03 Sep 2002 The World Bank has launched a consultative process to assess the risks and opportunities of using agricultural science to reduce hunger and improve rural livelihoods. The...
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OECD Conference to Discuss Incentives Affecting University Management
Paris, 03 Sep 2002 The OECD's Programme on Institutional Management in Higher Education (IMHE) will hold its 16th biennial General Conference at OECD headquarters in Paris on 16-18 September 2002 on...
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Commission opinions clear plans for disposal of radioactive waste at one UK and two German power stations
Brussels, 3 September 2002 Commission Opinion of 30 August 2002 concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from modifications at the site of the Isar Nuclear Power Station...
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Disagreement over role of renewable energy at World Summit
Brussels, 03 Sep 2002 The World summit on sustainable development has resulted in a document calling for countries to act 'with a sense of urgency' to substantially increase the use of renewable...
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CEOS chairman addresses Johannesburg Summit
Paris, 03 Sep 2002 On Friday afternoon, José Achache, ESA Director of Earth Observation, addressed the World Summit on Sustainable Development on behalf of CEOS, the Committee on Earth Observation...
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The Mars Express spacecraft in orbit around Mars - No place for life to hide from Mars Express
Paris, 03 Sep 2002 Of all missions sent to Mars only one, the Viking 26 years ago, has dared to search for life. Its only conclusive result was that finding proof of extraterrestrial life proved to...