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OECD shows UK academics paid pittance Pay rates for British academics are among the lowest in the developed world, lecturers’ association Natfhe claimed today. Average pay in the UK was £21,800 a...
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Amended draft decision on the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the framework programme 2002-2006 of the European Atomic Energy Co
Brussels, 11 January 2002 Amended proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the framework...
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Parliament to debate Commission's ideas for a more coherent space strategy
Brussels, 11 January 2002 The European Parliament will debate a Commission communication on the need to develop a more coherent European space strategy on 16 January. The European Council called upon...
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Can the precautionary principle boost science and innovation?
Brussels, 11 January 2002 A prominent European scientist has said that the use of the precautionary principle in health and environmental decision-making can boost innovation and stimulate better...
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Road safety: Commission proposes better vehicle design to improve drivers' vision
Brussels, 11 January 2001 On 7 January 2002, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new directive on rear view mirrors and supplementary indirect vision systems for motor vehicles. The...
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FP5 study course to examine innovative groundwater management in Europe
Brussels, 11 January 2002 An advanced study course on 'Innovative management of groundwater resources in Europe,' funded under the Fifth EU Framework programme for research, FP5, will take place in...
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Discussions begin on possible EU-Japan technology agreement
Brussels, 11 January 2002 A meeting between EU Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin and Ms Toyama, Japanese Minister of education, sports and science, in Brussels on 10 January led to a decision to...
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CORDIS offers upgraded 'Research beyond 2002' service
Brussels, 11 January 2002 CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, is publishing a redesigned and upgraded information service on 'Research beyond 2002.' The...
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Private sector to be involved in GALILEO - but not as member of Joint Undertaking
The Committee on Industry is strongly backing the Galileo satellite radionavigation system, which is designed to give Europe an independent technology applicable to a wide range of...
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UK urged to follow US in recruiting poor Top universities must do more to recruit poor people, higher education minster Margaret Hodge said today. Hodge said that the leading research universities...
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From today's UK papers
Jobs a-plenty in Milton Keynes Milton Keynes boasts the highest growth in employment in Britain over the past decade. A total of 36,100 jobs were created between 1991 and 2001, according to a study...
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Commission Adopts Reference Documents on Best Available Techniques [concerning IPPC]
Brussels, 10 January 2002 The European Commission has formally adopted the first reference documents on best available techniques for large industrial installations in accordance with Council...
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ESA's new camera will revolutionise the way astronomers observe the Universe
Paris, 10 January 2002 10 January 2002 Scientists at the European Space Agency have developed a new camera that is poised to revolutionise the way astronomers observe the Universe. Called S-Cam, the...
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Proposed Decision concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for the dissemination of research results for the implementation of the Community fr
Brussels, 10 January 2002 Amended proposal for a DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities...
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Is the Lisbon Council vision becoming a reality?
Brussels, 10 January 2002 Following the release of the 2001 European competitiveness report and in preparation for the European Council scheduled for March, the European Commission has organised a...