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Ljubljana conference signals evolution of EU regional innovation policy
Brussels, 03 Jun 2005 Since its creation in 1996, the European Commission's Innovating Regions in Europe (IRE) network has built up a membership of some 250 European regions, helping many of them to...
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EESC Opinion: Participation of undertakings - 7th framework programme 2007-2011 (Euratom) (link)
Brussels, 5 July 2006 OPINION of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom) laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research...
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DTI caught in free-data row
Anna Fazackerley reports on claims that concern over the profits of the big publishers led the Government to interfere in research council plans to make all research available free online The...
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UK no longer at nanotechnology forefront due to lack of foresight, claims report
Brussels, 05 Apr 2004 A report commissioned by the UK Government has claimed that a lack of foresight by both policy makers and the scientific community has led to the UK losing its leading position...
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European Technology Platforms for Information and Communication Technologies: Frequently Asked Questions
Brussels, 18 September 2006 European Technology Platforms for Information and Communication Technologies: Frequently Asked Questions What are European technology platforms? European Technology...
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Managing Good Governance in Higher Education
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Reflection paper on use of fluoroquinolones in food-producing animals - Focus Group meeting of CVMP experts, interested parties and member states
London, 31 October 2006 CVMP Reflection paper on the use of fluoroquinolones in food-producing animals in the European Union: Development of resistance and impact on human and animal health On 12...
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Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Luxembourg, 18<sup>th</sup> April 2005 – Internal Market, and Research issues
Brussels, 15th April 2005 th April 2005 –Internal Market, and Research issues (Gregor Kreuzhuber, Antonia Mochan, ) The EU’s Council of Ministers responsible for competitiveness...
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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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London Met staff hold protest during QAA visit
Staff plan to refuse to invigilate exams at London Metropolitan University from next week, in an escalation of the dispute over employment contracts, writes Alison Goddard. Members of lecturers'...
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Proposed Council Decision on the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Morocco on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (link)
Brussels, 22 May 2006 Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the signing of a Cooperation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) between the European Community and its Member...
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Security Research in the 7th Framework Programme prioritised amid high expectations
Brussels, 7th April 2005 th Framework Programme prioritised amid highexpectations Security has been included in the list of priority research themes in the Commission proposal for the 7th Framework...
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Figel calls for change in attitude towards entrepreneurship in Europe
Brussels, 11 Sep 2006 'Europe needs to do more to encourage people to become entrepreneurs,' Ján Figel, European Commissioner in charge of Education, Training, Culture and Multilingualism told...
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COST Statement on the Financial Support for COST from the 7th RTD Framework Programme as Approved by the COST Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) at Its 165th Meeting on 27/28 June 2006
Brussels, 07 Jul 2006 Full text of Document 256/06 Suite of documents 256/06 Subject: COST Statement on the Financial Support for COST from the 7th RTD Framework Programme as approved by the COST...