RSS News Feed for European Science Foundation - from Manufacturingtalk http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj000.html European Science Foundation news releases on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:00:00 UT Pro-Talk Ltd http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Science must orient itself toward societal goals The European Science Foundations reports on calls for scientific research to orient itself toward societal goals and have greater emphasis on community participation. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj109.html Research and development essential for growth Research and development has the reputation for being a luxury but is essential for growth, says Christoph Kratky, President of the Austrian Science Fund. Tue, 22 May 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj108.html European collaborative research development A report has been submitted to the European Science Foundation outlining how best to develop the Eurocores (European Collaborative Research) scheme in the future. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj107.html New chair for space science committee The European Science Foundation (ESF) has announced Professor Jean-Pierre Swings will replace Professor Gerhard Harendel as chair of the European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC). Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj105.html New governing council has single representatives The European Science Foundation (ESF) governing council has restructured, with single representatives at head of organisation level from each of ESF's member countries. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj106.html Chair of the social sciences appointment The European Science Foundation has appointed Professor Sir Roderick Floud from the London Metropolitan University as Chair of the Standing Committee for the Social Sciences. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj104.html Quality of scientific peer reviews must be raised A report published by the European Science Foundation (ESF) has questioned whether peer review is able to meet the challenges posed by the rapid changes in the research landscape. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj103.html Europe signs pact for high-performance computing Fifteen European countries have agreed upon an initiative to develop high-performance computing entitled, "Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe" (PACE). Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj102.html Space programme mulls take off in May The European Science Foundation (ESF) are developing priorities under five headings: robotic probes to the Moon, Mars and asteroids, and human expeditions to the Moon and Mars. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj100.html Appointment for European science John Marks has been appointed CEO of European Science Foundation and promises to reach out by listening. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT European Science Foundation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/euj/euj101.html