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EU agree on additional funding to modernise higher education institutions in Tunisia

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union (EU) has agreed on additional funding to further develop the modernisation of higher education as well as the international cooperation capacity of higher education institutions in Tunisia under the Erasmus Mundus and Tempus programmes. … Read the full press release →

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Technical University of Munich / MAN Study: Cities now blueprinting tomorrow’s mobility

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

The study “What Cities Want”, completed by the Technical University of Munich and MAN, maps strategies for modern city planning around the world – innovative traffic solutions for the metropolises of the future. 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cities are attracting more … Read the full press release →

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Construction du premier prototype de caméra pour équiper CTA, futur observatoire mondial des rayons gamma cosmiques de très haute énergie

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Plus d’un millier de physiciens et d’astrophysiciens issus de 27 pays distincts collaborent en vue de créer un observatoire d’une sensibilité inégalée qui permettra de détecter et d’étudier l’ensemble des sources de rayons cosmiques de notre galaxie, et bien au‐delà. … Read the full press release →

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University of York scientists in an international team of physicists demonstrated pear-shaped atomic nuclei

Posted on 10, May 2013 by

10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The researchers’ findings, which contribute to our understanding of nuclear structure and the underlying fundamental interactions, are presented in the journal Nature today. Most nuclei that exist naturally are not spherical, but are the shape of a rugby ball. … Read the full press release →

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Study: 8 out of 10 say EU projects aid innovation in classroom

Posted on 9, May 2013 by

Brussels, 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — More than eight in ten people involved in an EU-funded initiative aimed at encouraging innovative teaching methods and improved learning materials for children say the scheme had a positive and lasting impact on them. The same proportion … Read the full press release →

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Psychology expert to discuss problems in ‘medicalising’ in University of Leicester public lecture on Thursday 9 May

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Neurodevelopmental disorders: syndromes or part of normal variation? 8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The implications of using medical terminology to describe children’s neurodevelopmental disorders will be examined at the University of Leicester’s Annual Sluckin Lecture for the School of Psychology. Professor Dorothy … Read the full press release →

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Applications for 2013 EIB-I Social Innovation Tournament in Budapest, Hungary accepted until 15 May

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The final event of the Social Innovation Tournament organized by the EIB Institute will take place in Budapest, Hungary − the country of one of the first 2012 winner. The call for innovative projects pursuing fight against … Read the full press release →

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£72,000 grant to University of Leicester Professor Jacqui Shaw for pancreatic cancer research project

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

University of Leicester Professor in study for early detection of disease 7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — National charity Pancreatic Cancer UK has today announced the award of a £72,000 grant to Professor Jacqui Shaw and colleagues at the University of Leicester as … Read the full press release →

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Eurocopter donates Ecureuil light helicopter to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China for training

Posted on 6, May 2013 by

Future generations of Chinese aviation technicians will benefit from hands-on training experience with an Ecureuil (AS350 family of helicopters) donated by Eurocopter China to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC). 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This rotorcraft is to be … Read the full press release →

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Telenor Group partners with Boston-based Northeastern University on two projects within the use of ‘Big Data’ in telecommunication

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

Fornebu, Norway, 3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor Group has recently signed a cooperation agreement with Northeastern University, a private research institution in Boston, USA. The cooperation will cover two projects within the use of ‘Big Data’ in telecommunication. “Our cooperation with Northeastern … Read the full press release →

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RWE Stiftung besteht seit 15 Jahren

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

Projekte in den Bereichen Soziales, Bildung und Kultur „Wir wollen das Verständnis für Energie fördern“ 3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Seit 15 Jahren engagiert sich die RWE Stiftung für junge Menschen. 1998 wurde sie anlässlich des 100. Geburtstag der RWE AG … Read the full press release →

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Alstom Grid Spain approved by the Department of Industry for SF6 gas handling and recovery

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom Grid in Spain has been approved by the Department of Industry in the Community of Madrid as a training centre for the course ” SF6 gas recovery in high voltage equipment”. Since January 2013, this course … Read the full press release →

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EU-funded research project develops new diagnostic tool for malaria

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An EU-funded research project aims to start testing a new diagnostic tool for malaria one year ahead of schedule. The pioneering smartphone-like device uses cutting-edge nanotechnology to detect not only the malaria infection but also any drug … Read the full press release →

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Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Education, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Politics, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Society, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom

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New EASA rules on qualifications for flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC)

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency today published a proposal to the European Commission containing rules on qualifications for flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). With this so-called Opinion, the Agency puts forward new and more accessible instrument … Read the full press release →

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Schüler experimentieren in Essen

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

NRW-Landeswettbewerb „Schüler experimentieren“ zu Gast im Haus der Technik 76 junge Forscher stellen 42 Projekte vor Essen, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Wie wirken sich unsere Gedanken auf den Geschmack aus? Was fressen Gartenvögel gern? Wie schmelzen Eisberge? Sollten wir besser Handseife oder … Read the full press release →

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ROSATOM Deputy Director General Nikolay Spasskiy visited the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR)

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 5th of April, 2013, Deputy Director General of ROSATOM for international activities Nikolay Spasskiy paid a working visit to the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR, Dubna). N. Spasskiy toured to the laboratories of high … Read the full press release →

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ECB & NCBs launch new educational game

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Eurosystem national central banks (NCBs) have published a new web-based educational game called “ Top Floor – Make your way up!”. The game is aimed at 18-25 year … Read the full press release →

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Information and Communication Technologies in schools survey reveals many children not getting what they need while teachers need more training and support

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

Brussels, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Students and teachers in Europe are keen to “go digital”, computer numbers have doubled since 2006 and most schools are now “connected”, but use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) and digital skill levels are very uneven. … Read the full press release →

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Safran an official partner in the 45th EDHEC Sailing Cup in Brest, France

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

Paris, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Safran will be an official partner in the 45th EDHEC Sailing Cup, to take place in Brest, France from April 19 to 27, 2013. This is the largest student sports event in Europe, with some 3,000 students … Read the full press release →

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