Shiraz Maher, a former member of the radical group Hizb ut-Tahrir, says universities have been wilfully blind to extremist groups recruiting on campus, where they enjoy freedom to operate away from...
Brussels, 10 Aug 2005 An approaching revolution in the understanding of the most basic physical laws governing the Universe will bring some 600 physicists and engineers to an intensive two-week...
Scientists rally to save chemistry department Scientists are mobilising to stop the University of Sussex closing its highly rated chemistry department that has produced two Nobel prize winners and is...
Brussels, 16 September 2005 A public consultation on whether and how to create a European Institute of Technology has been opened by the European Commission today. It will gather the views of...
Brussels, 29 Jul 2005 A team of EU-backed scientists from across Europe and China have identified a number of promising anti-SARS compounds. One of which is a treatment for schizophrenia first...
Traditionally, universities focused on teaching and research. Now they are being urged to become better neighbours and citizens by engaging with the local community. Brenda Gourley explains...
Mediterranean diet 'reduces birth defects' The Mediterranean diet has already been credited with increasing life expectancy levels in southern Europe. Now research has revealed that it may also...
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Brussels, 02 Sep 2005 A biologist from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has warned that a far wider range of wildlife species, including mammals, could be at risk from bird flu. Three rare civet...
Brussels, 02 Feb 2005 Germany may lose more jobs in research and development (R&D) industries, as the vast majority of companies do not plan to increase research spending at home before 2008...
With growing global competition for students, the UK can't afford to rest on its laurels, says Tessa Blackstone At the start of a new term, British universities will welcome more international...
Brussels, 19 May 2005 The EU's proposal for a regulation on medicines for paediatric use is expected to receive a boost under the UK's EU Presidency, which begins in July. The UK's Ministry of Health...
Brussels, 25 January 2005 The major players in the waterborne transport sector will come together in Bremen today to start work towards a common strategic vision for the future research needs of this...
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Brussels, 05 Feb 2004 Phytopharm 2004, a conference devoted to the phytopharmaceutical sciences and industry, will be held from 21 to 23 June in Mikkeli, Finland. The event will feature lectures from...