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Chemistry World July 25, 2014 Emma Stoye |
NGOs call for Europe's chief scientific adviser post to be scrapped A group of nine non-governmental organizations have called on the president-elect of the European commission to scrap the position of chief scientific adviser. |
Chemistry World May 14, 2015 Matthew Gunther |
Panel of top scientists set to advise European commission The European commission has announced plans to form an independent panel of seven leading scientists, who will provide advice on scientific issues in Europe. |
Chemistry World June 24, 2015 Mark Peplow |
Europe's science advice, redux The new president of the European commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, decided that he did not need a chief scientific adviser. His decision to ditch the role drew howls of outrage. |
Chemistry World January 20, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Confusion over Europe's chief scientific adviser post The European commission has confirmed that the chief scientific adviser post will not be reinstated, after remarks made by vice-president Frans Timmermans at a meeting caused confusion last week. |
Chemistry World September 25, 2014 Mark Peplow |
Good advice Scientists and policymakers from more than 40 countries gathered in New Zealand to share their experience at the first Global Conference on Science Advice to Governments. |
Chemistry World December 6, 2011 Philip Robinson |
Commission appoints first chief scientific adviser The European commission has announced that Anne Glover, a professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of Aberdeen, UK, will be its first chief scientific adviser. |
Chemistry World June 26, 2014 Patrick Walter |
World's scientific advisers plan closer collaboration Scientific advisers, who provide their government with evidence that leaders can choose to use -- or ignore -- when making decisions, are becoming increasingly common across the world. |
Chemistry World November 10, 2015 Anthony King |
Europe picks its panel of seven scientific advisers The scientific advice mechanism is charged with offering independent scientific advice to the commission and replaces the post of chief scientific adviser. |
Chemistry World April 19, 2006 Arthur Rogers |
Europe Strives to Allay GM Fears European commission plans for `improving scientific consistency and transparency' on genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) have prompted a guarded response. |
Chemistry World July 6, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Committee will pick Europe's new scientific advisers The European commission has appointed the UK's Sir David King, Portugal's Antonio Vitorino and Rianne Letschert from the Netherlands as the 'identification committee' who will help set up its new network of scientific advisers. |
Chemistry World February 11, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Science advice rules could do more harm than good Eminent UK scientists have raised concerns that recent moves to ensure the independence of scientific advice in government may in fact further threaten the relationship between the two communities. |
Chemistry World October 31, 2014 Ned Stafford |
Plea for EU to act on GM from plant scientists 21 top European plant scientists have issued an open letter demanding that the EU take action to ensure that they and other scientists are able to pursue genetically modified plant research. |
Chemistry World March 19, 2015 Emma Stoye |
UK budget science cash given cautious welcome Yesterday's budget announcement, in which UK chancellor George Osborne announced additional funding for research and scientific infrastructure, has been cautiously welcomed by scientists. |
Chemistry World December 4, 2014 Ned Stafford |
Plan to divert EU research cash into investment fund gets chilly response from scientists The proposal would see the money moved from Horizon 2020 into a new investment fund to bolster Europe's economy and create jobs. |
Chemistry World November 27, 2014 Mark Peplow |
It's time to speak up for Europe From the EU funding that British scientists receive, to the benefits of hiring talent from across the continent, the 'science case' for membership is overwhelming. |
Chemistry World November 13, 2014 Paul Leonard |
Good science, bad science? Scientists tend to be paid by somebody, whether it is a company, a government, a research council, a consultancy or a foundation. We must move beyond superficial notions of independence to a more pragmatic, constructive and balanced approach. |
Chemistry World July 29, 2013 Emma Stoye |
Toxicologists enter the fray on endocrine disruptors A group of toxicologists has written to European commission chief scientific adviser Anne Glover urging her to rethink plans to regulate endocrine disrupting chemicals. |
Chemistry World December 1, 2014 |
Power to the people As belts are tightened all over Europe, scientists have been caught up by politicians' ardor for austerity. |
Chemistry World October 13, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Scientists launch campaign to oppose UK exit from EU Several leading scientists have voiced their support for a campaign for the UK to stay in the EU, warning that an exit would harm the country's research base. |
Chemistry World January 4, 2012 Anna Lewcock |
EU membership holds research promise for Croatia As Croatia prepares to join the EU, the impact on its scientific community is likely to be mixed, with additional funding from outside counterbalanced by a disorganized national system. |
Chemistry World October 17, 2014 Ned Stafford |
European scientists rally to protest jobs and funding crisis Scientists throughout Europe, frustrated with inadequate funding for research and a lack of jobs, are banding together to demand that policymakers at national and EU levels take action. |
Chemistry World November 13, 2014 Martin Pigeon |
Public health is the bottom line Since the European Food Safety Authority's main task is regulating industry products, and industry's chief interest is to have its products authorized, independence from food companies should be the EFSA's primary concern. |
Chemistry World June 3, 2008 |
'European Partnership for Researchers' gets a lukewarm response Some observers say the proposal to create a single labor market for scientists that transcends national boundaries stands little chance of being implemented. |
Chemistry World August 12, 2008 |
EU Plans to Share More Science Funds and Facilities The new 'Joint Programming' initiative aims to reduce the duplication of research efforts by scientists in EU member states through shared multinational funding pots that would be open to scientists from all participating countries. |
Chemistry World February 25, 2015 Matthew Gunther |
Nobel laureates warn on European science funding cuts A letter has been sent by 27 Nobel laureates to Jean-Claude Juncker, the European commission president, criticizing the proposed budget cuts. |
Chemistry World November 3, 2015 Ned Stafford |
GM food and feed law falters in EU parliament Both GMO supporters and opponents applauded parliament's rejection of the proposed law. |
Chemistry World April 2011 |
Editorial: Good Advice What the general public needs is access to sound scientific advice. |
Chemistry World November 28, 2012 Ned Stafford |
Scientists come together to fight EU budget cuts As politicians continue to debate sharp reductions to the next seven year EU budget, scientists are joining together and loudly urging political leaders to keep their budgetary knives away from research funding. |
Chemistry World December 10, 2012 Andrew Turley |
EU companies increasing R&D Companies in the EU are increasing their investment in R&D, despite the difficult economic conditions, according to a report from the European Commission that looked at the global top 1500 R&D investors. |
Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2014 |
Hopes High as EU Heads Into Leadership Change The principal drug industry associations in Europe launched a call in mid-May for "an integrated European industrial policy for the pharmaceuticals sector." |
Geotimes September 2004 Jay Chapman |
Global Science Standings In a new study of scientific standing among nations, the United States leads the world in scientific wealth, although many European countries are closing the gap. |
Chemistry World March 25, 2010 Leila Sattary |
Science advice rules published The publication of the long-awaited principles for scientific advice in government has met with a frosty response, with some U. K. critics calling for researchers to boycott the guidelines. |
Information Today October 31, 2011 |
Royal Society Guarantees Permanent Free Access to Journal Archive The Royal Society is the world's oldest scientific publisher, with the first edition of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society appearing in 1665. |
Chemistry World July 1, 2013 Mico Tatalovic |
Croatian scientists hope to capitalize on EU membership Croatian scientists secured their first two prestigious European Research Council grants in the last eight months. |
Chemistry World October 27, 2009 Sarah Houlton |
ERC overhaul in wake of review The European Commission has responded to heavy criticism of the European Research Council by pledging to streamline its peer review process and hire a 'distinguished scientist' to run the agency. |
Chemistry World December 14, 2009 Ned Stafford |
New approach for EU research called for Research experts have called for EU leaders to make 'radical improvements' in research policy following an assessment of the current state of European science. |
Chemistry World December 5, 2011 Ned Stafford |
Europe plans large cash injection for research Horizon 2020 has been crafted to emphasize cooperation between academic researchers and business with the goal of 'turning scientific breakthroughs into innovative products and services'. |
Chemistry World November 2010 |
350 years and counting Martin Rees, president of the Royal Society, on the first 350 years of the world's oldest scientific academy in continuous existence |
Pharmaceutical Executive October 1, 2006 George Koroneos |
Pharm Exec Q&A: Inside View The Union of Concerned Scientists made revelations about the FDA's own scientific culture. Here, Francesca Grifo, director of scientific integrity program at UCS, talks about the findings. |
Chemistry World September 16, 2008 Rebecca Trager |
EIT Starts Work Amid Funding Difficulties The newly launched European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) garnered less EU money than expected, making industry investment a priority. |
Chemistry World June 1, 2015 Ned Stafford |
Scientists hail partial victory on efforts to block cuts to European research programme All-night negotiations between European politicians led to the protection of key areas of the EU's research program. |
InternetNews January 29, 2010 |
Europe Poised for Online Privacy Push EU commissioner outlines plans to update Europe's privacy laws to keep pace with the digital age. |
Chemistry World December 2009 Bibiana Campos Seijo |
Editorial: High hopes Comments from the editor on the Copenhagen climate negotiations, the role of the United States energy policy, and the dismissal of British science adviser, David Nutt. |
Chemistry World September 5, 2013 Rebecca Trager |
Funding woes lead US scientists to consider moving overseas A new report paints a bleak picture of scientists conducting government funded research in the US. As many as 18% of US scientists questioned for the analysis are considering taking their research to another country. |
Chemistry World February 25, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Government Heeds Concerns on Science Advice Rules The UK science minister has indicated that the scientific community's concerns over guidelines regarding scientific advice in government have been accommodated in developing the proposals. |
Chemistry World September 12, 2014 Emma Stoye |
Juncker names new science commissioner Portuguese secretary of state Carlos Moedas has been named as the next European commissioner for research, science and innovation by commission president-elect Jean-Claude Juncker, who has announced his new team for the commission. |
Chemistry World February 17, 2012 Ned Stafford |
EU Innovation Position Slipping The growth of innovation in the EU is slowing, making it more difficult for the EU to close the gap with the global leaders for innovation. |
Chemistry World June 30, 2011 Ned Stafford |
EU considers 'professional' card for migrants The European Commission has issued a green paper to improve professional mobility within the European Union. |
Chemistry World November 27, 2009 Ned Stafford |
New nano rule for EU cosmetics A new European regulation will require cosmetics manufacturers to list any nanoparticles contained in products marketed within the European Union. |
Science News March 28, 2009 |
Everyday Practice Of Science: Where Intuition And Passion Meet Objectivity And Logic A scientist attempts to demystify the scientific method in this book by Frederick Grinnell. |