Brussels, 5 March 2003 In its first progress report since adopting the EU strategy on life sciences and biotechnology in 2002, the European Commission today indicated that the risk of diverging...
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...
Brussels, 3 August 2005 The Commission is about to launch 6 new research projects in the field of Information and Communication Technologies with €1 billion in EU funding. This is the result of the...
Brussels, 14 November 2005 Natural and manmade catastrophes in Europe, America, Asia and Africa, coupled with increased security needs, have further reinforced the case for improved monitoring...
Stem Cell Now
Lindau, 25th of June 2006 Lady Bernadotte, Madam Minister, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It feels good to be here with you today – among distinguished and upcoming world excellence in...
Portoroz (Slovenia), 24 November 2004 Dear participants of this year’s Portoroz Business Conference, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would first like to thank you for the opportunity to take...
Quakers, Jews, and Science
Nigel Hemmington , head of school, gives the lowdown on services management at Bournemouth University. Total number of academic staff : 70 Permanent academic staff : 50 Number on fixed-term contracts...
Brussels, 08 Apr 2005 'The programme that we are proposing shouldn't be seen as just another framework programme - we want it to be more,' stressed Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik,...
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...
Brussels, 24 Feb 2006 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL Implementing the renewed partnership for growth and jobs Developing a knowledge flagship: the European Institute of...
Staff in new universities are more likely to suffer from stress and to become ill as a result than their counterparts in old institutions, according to a survey. The study found that university staff...
Brussels, 12th March 2004 The Council adopted its contribution to the Spring European Council, which will review progress on the Lisbon strategy of economic, social and environmental renewal. This...
Brussels, 12th March 2004 The Council adopted its contribution to the Spring European Council, which will review progress on the Lisbon strategy of economic, social and environmental renewal. This...