United we stand but divided we negotiate
Unions are keen to shake up the skewed pay system, but they diverge on strategy, says Christina McAnea As the academic unions start the process for industrial action over pay, Unison will be sending...
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Space research is the way forward, says former Italian astronaut and MEP
Brussels, 24 May 2005 Space is becoming a strategic business sector, and both Europe and Italy must ensure they maintain a leading position in this field, says MEP and former Italian astronaut,...
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Quick off the press
Consultation on the Department of Trade and Industry's report on Science and Innovation Strategy ended this week. But late entrants should not hold their breath: it seems the paper is mostly written...
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Polizei keep the peace with football diplomacy
At the World Cup, Geoff Pearson finds keepy-uppy among the tactics to defuse potential disorder England's first matches of a football tournament are not always a good guide to how things will...
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Saving 20% by 2020 - Commission unveils its Action Plan on Energy Efficiency
Brussels, 19 October 2006 Energy Efficiency Action Plan COM(2006) 545 Saving 20% by 2020 MEMO/06/387 Commissioner Piebalgs and Bob the Builder remind children of the importance of energy efficiency...
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Changes to work law begin to bite
Sector sees dramatic fall in the number of fixed-term contract staff, improving morale and leading to better job security for researchers. Anthea Lipsett and Melanie Newman explain. For Girish...
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ASD welcomes moves towards space policy but urges additional funding mechanisms
Brussels, 01 Jun 2005 ASD, the aerospace and defence industries association of Europe, has welcomed the Commission's recent communication on the creation of a European Space Policy, but emphasised...
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Parliamentary report on FP7 programme for nuclear research and training activities (link)
Brussels, 23 October 2006 Report on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the specific Programme implementing the seventh Framework Programme (2007-2011) of the European Atomic Energy...
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Shocked and awed
From the bombardment of Guernica to the overwhelming force used in Iraq, artists have struggled to convey the full extent of terror from above, says Ian Patterson. Humankind may not be able to bear...
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His book of life still awaits its completion
Systematists have struggled to preserve the order of species that Linnaeus created, but the rate at which our natural knowledge grows and threats to biodiversity make their task ever more difficult....
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Annual pharmaceuticals conference organised by The Economist
Brussels, 30 Jan 2004 The tenth annual pharmaceuticals conference, themed 'exploring possibilities for a new era of growth', organised by The Economist, will take place on 12 February in London, UK....
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Annual pharmaceuticals conference organised by The Economist
Brussels, 30 Jan 2004 The tenth annual pharmaceuticals conference, themed 'exploring possibilities for a new era of growth', organised by The Economist, will take place on 12 February in London, UK....
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IRC network annual meeting
Brussels, 19 May 2005 The ninth annual meeting of the Innovation Relay Centre (IRC) network, celebrating ten years of existence in 2005, will take place on 29 June in Brussels, Belgium. The event...
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Paper by Commission for European Council on innovation-friendly modern Europe (link)
Helsinki, 16 October 2006 An innovation-friendly, modern Europe Communication from the Commission to the European Council (informal meeting in Lahti - Finland, 20 October 2006) Brussels, xxx COM(2006...
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Delivering effective innovation, London
Brussels, 13 May 2005 A conference entitled 'Delivering effective innovation' will be held on 20 and 21 June in London, UK. The event will bring together industry leaders from a wide range of...