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Policy Bridge: EU patent reform and its impact on innovation

A discussion about the EU's struggle towards a reform of its complex, costly patent system with unified application process, and steps towards a more efficient court system

18 Jun 2012

European Parliament, Brussels

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Making industry-university partnerships work

This study, built on a growing pool of academic research about the state of industry-university collaboration, offers concrete lessons and recommendations from experienced managers on both sides of the divide.

16 Jun 2012

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EU’s drive for low-carbon economy by 2050 requires “revolution” in energy sector

Steep emissions cuts will require a surge in renewable energies - and lots of incremental innovations to get there, says Philip Lowe, Director General for Energy at the European Commission

13 Jun 2012

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Regions and small countries need a Smart Specialisation strategy

Beyond measures to improve the framework conditions for innovation there is a need to concentrate resources in priority areas. Governments must let entrepreneurs show the way to these Smart Specialisations, says Dominique Foray

13 Jun 2012

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Q&A on future EU energy policy with Director-General Lowe

Re-watch the live broadcast about the technology and innovation needs of Europe in the next 40 years. A conference and webcast featuring Philip Lowe, Director General for Energy at the European Commission.

12 Jun 2012

Brussels

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Cox and Kwasniewski to monitor Tymoshenko legal case on behalf of EU Parliament

A member of the Science|Business Innovation Board and the former president of Poland are to follow former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's court proceedings

07 Jun 2012

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Science ministers agree to Horizon 2020 structure

After long and hard negotiations, science ministers have given their approval to the proposal to reconfigure EU research around seven Grand Challenges

07 Jun 2012

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Bakala Academy plans elite centre for sport research and training at KU Leuven

06 Jun 2012

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UCL develops potential new approach to regenerating skeletal muscle tissue

06 Jun 2012

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Don’t let the EU lose the battle of innovation

Under-investing in R&D is not a symptom of the economic crisis, but lies at its root cause. Horizon 2020 must be fuelled with sufficient funding to become Europe’s development engine for the future, says Ioannis Tsoukalas, MEP

06 Jun 2012

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Parliament in push to open up Horizon 2020

Key MEPs are calling for specific measures to widen the horizon of the EU’s flagship research programme and ensure there is more participation from member states with less-developed R&D systems

31 May 2012

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ESOF2012: Innovation competition open for applications

Competitors can win tickets to Europe's largest general science meeting, set to take place in Dublin this year

31 May 2012

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£73M powerhouse of biomedical research opens at Imperial College London

31 May 2012

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Innovation is what’s needed to make pro-growth spending and austerity work hand-in-hand

Increasing investments in research should not be considered as making the debt or deficit higher - they are essential to generate more wealth and competitiveness. This will provide rapid returns and contribute to a better balance sheet, says Antonio Tajani.

30 May 2012

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The first start-ups from ESADE's business incubator are recognised in global competitions

30 May 2012

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Warwick part of new £3.5M supercomputing investment

24 May 2012

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Microsoft-Nokia funded Aalto AppCampus now open for applications

24 May 2012

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Translating Europe’s “fantastic science” into growth

The need for scientific research to deliver economic growth has never been more pressing. The EU’s first chief scientific adviser Anne Glover tells Science|Business what she will do to close the gap between science and industry, and promote innovation

23 May 2012

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Conduct more breakthrough research in Europe

Scientific breakthroughs arise when excellent researchers are given the freedom to explore beyond the bounds of formulaic R&D programmes. A Howard Hughes-type grant scheme for Europe would promote this, says Gunnar Öquist

23 May 2012

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Political sea change provides fresh impetus to Horizon 2020 funding calls

As France’s new President Francois Hollande visits Berlin for key talks on the economic crisis, MEPs tell Science|Business he must shift the emphasis from austerity to innovation-fuelled growth - and deliver on his promise to boost R&D

16 May 2012

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Policy Bridge: EU patent reform and its impact on innovation

Making industry-university partnerships work

EU’s drive for low-carbon economy by 2050 requires “revolution” in energy sector

Regions and small countries need a Smart Specialisation strategy

Q&A on future EU energy policy with Director-General Lowe

Cox and Kwasniewski to monitor Tymoshenko legal case on behalf of EU Parliament

Science ministers agree to Horizon 2020 structure

Bakala Academy plans elite centre for sport research and training at KU Leuven

UCL develops potential new approach to regenerating skeletal muscle tissue

Don’t let the EU lose the battle of innovation

Parliament in push to open up Horizon 2020

ESOF2012: Innovation competition open for applications

£73M powerhouse of biomedical research opens at Imperial College London

Innovation is what’s needed to make pro-growth spending and austerity work hand-in-hand

The first start-ups from ESADE's business incubator are recognised in global competitions

Warwick part of new £3.5M supercomputing investment

Microsoft-Nokia funded Aalto AppCampus now open for applications

Translating Europe’s “fantastic science” into growth

Conduct more breakthrough research in Europe

Political sea change provides fresh impetus to Horizon 2020 funding calls

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