Fast lane for space technology innovation
Paris, 18 Mar 2004 A new ESA initiative got underway this week to speed up the turnaround time from idea to product. The aim is to support the fast introduction of breakthrough innovations in the...
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Dutch Presidency proposes a rethink of the European ICT agenda
Brussels, 20 Sep 2004 A new report commissioned by the Dutch EU Presidency has called for an overhaul of Europe's information and communication technologies (ICT) policy, identifying ten '...
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ESA honoured with two AAAF prizes
Paris, 17 Sep 2004 The Association A¨¦ronautique & Astronautique de France (AAAF) has awarded two of its annual prizes to the European Space Agency, more specifically to its Director General,...
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Questions and Answers on the Regulation of GMOs in the European Union
Brussels, 6 February 2006 What are GMOs? Genetic modification, also known as "genetic engineering” or “recombinant-DNA technology” was first applied in the 1970&...
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Europe's master plan for space technology revealed
Brussels, 01 Jul 2003 The European Space Agency (ESA), the European Commission and Europe's space industry have come together to create a master plan for space technology research and development (R...
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Europe and Space: Turning to a new chapter
Brussels, 09 January 2002 Parliament will consider a Commission communication about the need to develop a more coherent European Space Strategy. The European Council decision of December 1999 called...
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Research Round-up
Brussels, 14 October 2005 A regular look at what’s going on the world of European research, showing the breadth and diversity of EU-funded research projects. In this issue: Bridging the...
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The Commission presents its ideas on the future of science and technology in Europe
Brussels, 16 June 2004 The European Commission has today proposed increasing the European Union¡¯s research funding to an average of €10 billion a year for the duration of the next framework...
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We can't afford to 'wait and see' Potocnik tells informal Competitiveness Council
Brussels, 14 Jul 2005 'Concentrating our efforts in Europe on knowledge has no real alternative. I do not underestimate the problems that we currently face,' concluded EU Commissioner for Science and...
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Commissioner Joe Borg: The role of Marine Research in a Maritime Policy for the Union -- Statement at the Conference ¡°25 Years Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar and Sea Research¡±
Bremerhaven, 15 July 2005 Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to convey the best wishes of the European Commission, and in particular those of the Member of the Commission responsible for...
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Maybe next time wear your suit?
From forward planning to appropriate dress, your students will rely on you for sound advice on how to approach a work placement and avoid a faux pas on the first day. So deliver the facts without any...
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Economic case for research and education spending 'not necessarily the best', says Patten
Brussels, 24 Nov 2004 Chris Patten, the former External Relations Commissioner now Chancellor of Oxford and Newcastle Universities, has warned that the economic argument for greater spending on...
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Potocnik calls for a 'Knowledge for Growth Pact' to complement Stability Pact
Brussels, 25 Nov 2004 In his first public speech as the new Commissioner for Science and Research, Janez Potocnik called for a renewed commitment to research, innovation and education in order to...
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RAE 2008: A nod to new blood and a warning to gameplayers
With the rules for the 2008 RAE in place, Anthea Lipsett and Tony Tysome assess the key changes and their impact on departments and individuals The final ground rules that will be used to judge...
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European partners discuss 'boosting innovation from research to market'
Brussels, 12 Dec 2003 A conference addressing innovation in Europe on 10 December heard senior policy makers from Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, the US and Brussels present their strategies for...