Exclusive: Brussels claims progress on tech institute Despite rumours of political roadblocks, the EU's education commissioner says a deal is in the works to create the European Institute of Technology. 22 Feb 2007 News
The vultures descend on the UK's science budget The Department of Trade and Industry has just "liberated" £60 million from the UK's science budget. 21 Feb 2007 News
DELETE ME - TEST STORY A test story, as problems were reported with the bulletin builder system 21 Feb 2007 News
French innovation drive sparks university mergers In 2005, France launched competitive clusters to encourage research universities to support innovation. The same philosophy is driving universities to pool their R&D competencies, restructure – and even merge. 20 Feb 2007 News