The light and dark blues have found new competitive pursuit that doesn't involve rowing down The Thames, or fighting in the Twickenham mud -- innovation.
The first programme in a multinational scheme to generate vaccines needed in the developing world by guaranteeing a market in advance of their development has got under way.
You would think that the launch of Framework 7 would be an opportunity to publicise the virtues of science. On the other hand, if you’re the UK government, maybe not.
We would like to bring you news of the UK launch of Framework Programme 7, but we can’t because the press was not invited to the event. Instead, here’s the media release.
Scientists in the two newest EU members may have more reason to cheer their accession than the farmers and labourers who were expected to benefit most.
Who cares about Brussels? Apparently scientists do, with over 200,000 application forms for its €4 billion fund already downloaded. What next? Commissioner Janez Potočnik wants an EU-wide debate.
A fundamental shift in European innovation policy is under discussion in Brussels – a shift that could improve the climate for technology businesses and enhance the continent’s economic performance.
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