Tag Archives: science

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to finance its Georg Forster Research Fellowships with additional €7M from EU’s Marie Curie Co-funding of Regional, National and International Programmes

Posted on 25, July 2013 by

BMZ-sponsored fellowship programme is co-financed by the EU 25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has attracted approximately 7 million EUR in European Union (EU) funding, which it will use to finance additional measures to make the Foundation’s Georg … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Non Profit, Science

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Oxford University study suggests faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of stress or anxiety

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  A faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of stress or anxiety, a study by Oxford University psychologists suggests.The researchers argue that a ‘belief in science’ may help non-religious people … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Religion, Science, Society, United Kingdom

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Bayer Science & Education Foundation launches new round of funding – Applications now possible online till July 15, 2013

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Bayer foundation scholarships – EUR 200,000 for work and study abroad Support for ambitious study projects in the fields of science, engineering, medicine and teacher training in scientific subjects / Hermann Strenger scholarships to sponsor career-training projects abroad  Leverkusen, 5-6-2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Education, Financial, Germany, Non Profit, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society

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Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN: Role of research & innovation in agriculture

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

European Parliament/Brussels, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We share a saying in most European languages that necessity is the mother of invention. For agriculture, such a moment of necessity has come in the search for new approaches to farming. Solving the future … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Science

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European Commission supports global Girls in ICT Day

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

Brussels, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — How can we encourage more young female tech talent into digital jobs? The European Commission, European Parliament and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are coming together on Girls in ICT Day (25 April) to find new ways of encouraging … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Society, Technology, Telecom

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Androulla Vassiliou: EU funding for research and education – inspiring science today and in the future

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Education in charge of Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth CERN visit / Geneva, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is a great pleasure to be here with you this morning in one of the leading institutions of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Investment, Politics, Science, Society, Switzerland

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Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN: Horizon 2020 – The new EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation – a focus on mobility and transport

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN – European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science  Hannover Messe Trade Fair / Hannover Hannover, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to talk to you about Horizon 2020, the European … Read the full press release →

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Live Streams of 2012 Nobel Lectures and Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Nobel Lectures and Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies will be streamed live on  Nobelprize.org, the official website of the Nobel Prizeand the official channels on YouTube and Google +. On 7 and 8 December, the 2012 Nobel Laureates will explain their … Read the full press release →

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