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Evotec and Roche agree to develop compound that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

06 Sep 2011

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Photovoltaics can be a fully-competitive electricity source in Europe by 2020

A new analysis shows solar photovoltaic electricity can achieve competitiveness in some market segments as early as 2013, and in all segments by the end of the decade

06 Sep 2011

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Call for more research spending as new report shows mental disorders now Europe’s biggest health problem

With 165 million people a year suffering mental illness, a substantial increase in basic and clinical research funding is needed to support prevention and improve treatment

05 Sep 2011

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Photovoltaics one of fastest growing industries in the world

Europe is leading the world in generating electricity from sunlight with 70 per cent of the total photovoltaic generation capacity

05 Sep 2011

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Experts urge US, EU to work together in healthcare technologies

Biosimilars, e-health among areas targeted for collaboration in Science|Business panel in Washington

01 Sep 2011

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NTNU is the world's first university with indoor navigation app

01 Sep 2011

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Cambridge spin-out Lumora announces joint development and licensing agreement with 3M for its innovative BART technology

01 Sep 2011

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Gimv invests $14.5M in Ebuzzing, formerly Wikio Group

01 Sep 2011

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US venture funding rises while Europe’s falls

Quarterly venture capital investment in the US hit a three-year high in the second quarter of this year, in stark contrast to record low deals in Europe in the first half of 2011

01 Sep 2011

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Experts urge US, EU to work together in healthcare technologies

When it comes to healthcare, if the US and Europe worked together they could cut costs, spur innovation, and tackle their common health problems, according to a group of experts that met in Washington DC.

31 Aug 2011

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Joint-UCL health research centres receive £165M

31 Aug 2011

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Berlin-based start-up gets €1.1M to set up digital campus

The EU is backing iversity to develop the first online university with an academic infrastructure fit for the digital age

31 Aug 2011

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Pharma industry opens consultation on plan to tackle non-communicable diseases

A six week online consultation has opened on the implementation of a framework for action for the prevention and control of chronic diseases

31 Aug 2011

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UK businesses have de-prioritised innovation

A survey of 386 companies across all sectors in the UK has highlighted limited interest in innovation, with only 9 per cent saying they collaborate with universities

31 Aug 2011

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New science grants aim to drive Ireland’s economic development

The Irish government has announced a €15 million investment in research projects to boost innovation

31 Aug 2011

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Manchester to lead £6.5M EU green chemistry project

A industry/academic European project to develop the next generation of green, non-polluting chemical processes will be headed by Manchester University

31 Aug 2011

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Time for university reform – with market principles, panel urges

The European Commission is planning new policies to ‘modernise’ universities. The Science|Business Innovation Board calls on the EU to push for universities that are more flexible, responsive and autonomous actors in the knowledge marketplace

30 Aug 2011

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