Experts meet to prepare MANUFUTURE vision
Brussels, 29 Jun 2004 The Commission-appointed MANUFUTURE High Level Group of experts from industry and research met for the first time in Brussels in June 2004. The objective was to review progress...
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New challenges beget new security needs
Brussels, 29 Apr 2004 Amid fears of terror attacks and the shifting demographical and political sands across Europe, EU policy-makers are keen to raise the profile of research on security challenges...
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Provisional Minutes of the Competitiveness Council of 22 Sep. (link to full version)
Brussels, 22 Sep 2003 Full text FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND RESIDENCE INTERNAL MARKET STRATEGY 2003-2006 ­ Council conclusions INITIATIVES FOR COMPETITIVENESS IN EUROPE COMMUNITY PATENT CORPORATE...
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German research is thriving, says Research Minister
Brussels, 18 May 2005 German research is flourishing and the country's businesses are among the most innovative in Europe, says German Research Minister Edelgard Bulmahn. Speaking in front of the...
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Draft Agenda of the Competitiveness Council of 22 Sep
Brussels, 15 Sep 2003 The 2525th session of the Council of the European Union (COMPETITIVENESS - Internal Market, Industry and Research) will take place on 22 September 2003 (10h00). The following...
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Tax law 'kills' spin-offs...
The Government is killing university spin-off companies "stone dead" it was claimed last week, as figures revealed a dramatic decline in the number of academic start-up firms. University...
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The beginning of the end for genetically engineered crop technology?
Brussels, 11 May 2004 The world's biggest seller of genetically modified (GM) seeds, Monsanto, announced on 10 May that it is to discontinue attempts to commercialise its GM wheat. The move has been...
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Don't ignore lucrative training, says CIHE
Universities are neglecting a multibillion-pound market on their doorstep while devoting increasing time and energy to attracting overseas students, a new report says. The Learning and Skills Council...
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Open market in the empire of the word
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Networking and clustering as motors of innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe -- Closing Ceremony of the European BIC Network/International Association of Science Parks
Nantes, 20 May 2005 Minister Fillon, Mr Ayrault, Ladies and gentlemen, I welcome the opportunity to speak to you in the closing session of this conference on networking and clustering - important...
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UK government unveils its answer to the 'innovation challenge'
Brussels, 18 Dec 2003 The UK government's department of trade and industry (DTI) has published a new report outlining its strategy to boost the country's innovation performance and productivity. In a...
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UK government unveils its answer to the 'innovation challenge'
Brussels, 18 Dec 2003 The UK government's department of trade and industry (DTI) has published a new report outlining its strategy to boost the country's innovation performance and productivity. In a...
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Speaking in tongues
Language learning will thrive if the Government promotes it as a core discipline, argues Roger Woods Foreign languages - are we worried yet? Over the past week, leading articles in the national press...
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ESA launches initiative for innovation
Brussels, 19 Mar 2004 The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating the 'idea-to-product' process and making the European space industry more competitive. The...
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ESA launches initiative for innovation
Brussels, 19 Mar 2004 The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating the 'idea-to-product' process and making the European space industry more competitive. The...