Row over funds for Welsh science
A paper calling for a properly funded science policy for Wales has caused a row between Welsh Assembly members and their ministers. The paper was submitted to the assembly's economic development...
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Research-poor told to look to business
Key points Non-research intensive universities to quit new research 20 new Knowledge Exchange centres More involvement from regional development agencies in higher education strategies More input...
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Jobwatch: Two seats and 25 prizes
The ESRC is looking for fresh academic blood. Most posts are unpaid, but the influence the chosen academics will have should be compensation enough. Pat Leon reports on research opportunities. Power...
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Jobwatch: Two seats and 25 prizes
The ESRC is looking for fresh academic blood. Most posts are unpaid, but the influence the chosen academics will have should be compensation enough. Pat Leon reports on research opportunities. Power...
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Partnerships will broaden UK provision, says paper
British higher education must develop its own brand of "multiversity" rather than emulating the American system if it is to expand and widen participation, the Council for Industry and Higher...
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How to bring innovation to the people
Brussels, Sep 2002 The word innovation is rather nebulous. The concise Oxford English dictionary defines it as 'bringing in new methods' and highlights that it comes from the Latin 'innovare' which...
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Hearing of Janez PotoÄnik (science and research)
Brussels, 01 Oct 2004 The EU's research and development policy came under close scrutiny from MEPs in the hearing of Janez PotoÄnik - the Commissioner-designate from Slovenia. MEPs from the Industry...
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Chancellor delivers UK science boost, but chooses to fall short of Barcelona target
Brussels, 13 Jul 2004 As part of his comprehensive spending review published on 12 July, the UK Chancellor Gordon Brown has promised an extra 1 billion GBP (1.5 billion euro) in government funding...
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Prior information notice - various studies
Brussels, 09 Apr 2003 The European Commission has issued a prior information notice for series of studies. The studies referred to in the notice are the following: - To enlarge the European Research...
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Today's news
R&D funding boost given a welcome Scientists have welcomed the Government's 10-year investment framework for science and innovation, which aims to increase British spending on research and...
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Proposed Council Decision on the renewal of the scientific and technological cooperation agreement with the USA (link)
Brussels, 02 Oct 2003 Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the conclusion of an Agreement aimed at renewing the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European...
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Proposed Council Decision on the renewal of the scientific and technological cooperation agreement with the USA (link)
Brussels, 02 Oct 2003 Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the conclusion of an Agreement aimed at renewing the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European...
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EURAB report makes recommendations to promote interdisciplinary research
Brussels, 05 May 2004 The EU's research advisory board (EURAB) has produced a new report detailing the barriers that exist to carrying out interdisciplinary research in Europe, and making...
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How boom turned to gloom
New blood sought as a generation prepares to retire. Chris Johnston reports Mass recruitment of a new generation of social scientists is needed to replace academics who started their careers in the...
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Russia pins its hopes on allies
One of the key architects of Russia's education modernisation programme has called for international cooperation for reform to step up a level. Viktor Bolotov, Russia's first deputy minister of...