Danish model to encourage brain gain (4.60.2007)
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Researchers and the Media – Improving Relations (13.12.2007)
Nordic researchers are relatively satisfied with their cooperation with the media and the media coverage of their research field. A survey conducted by the European Commission concludes that “even though the majority of [European] researchers feel that the relation between scientists and the media is faced with complex challenges […] the relation seems to be regarded better than it is commonly understood to be”.
Scandinavian Research Collaboration on Ocean Energy (10.12.2007)
On 6 December 2007, the Norwegian enterprise Statkraft and three Scandinavian universities started a research collaboration programme within ocean energy. – The potential within ocean energy is extensive, and involves great opportunities both on national and international levels, says Torbjørn Digernes, rector at NTNU.
The Nordic Region as a Global Health Experimentarium (06.12.2007)
NordForsk organised the seminar “The Nordic region as a global health experimentarium” in Oulu, Finland on 29 November. There was strong agreement among participants that increased Nordic cooperation in the field of health research and innovation could be highly beneficial for the region as a whole.
Nordic Research Collaboration in Wireless ICT (04.12.2007)
VINNOVA, TEKES and the Norwegian Research Council invest more than 75 Million SEK in Nordic cooperation within research on wireless communication systems. Joint Nordic ICT projects develop the mobile systems for the future, printed electronics, Radio-frequency identification (RFID) and smart homes.
Great Public Interest and Confidence in Science (30.11.2007)
A clear majority of Finns (63 %) are interested in science, research and technology, and approximately 70 % of the Swedes have strong confidence in science. These are some of the uplifting results expressed by the Finnish and Swedish science barometers, published in November 2007. Eurobarometers on science 2005 show similar results for the other Nordic countries.
Nordic-Russian Collaboration in Research: Workshop in St. Petersburg (28.11.2007)
11-13 November 2007 the workshop “NORIA meets Russia. Nordic and Russian cooperation in research and research training” was arranged in St. Petersburg. The seminar brought together 61 researchers, academics, and decision-makers from the Nordic countries and the Russian Federation.
New Danish Minister for Nordic Cooperation (26.11.2007)
The Danish Minister for Education, Bertel Harder, is Denmark’s new Minister for Nordic Coopertaion. He is replacing Connie Hedegaard.
Quality-Based Financing Model for Swedish Research (22.11.2007)
The allocation of financial resources to Swedish research institutions should be based on quality criteria. This is one of the main conclusions in a report suggesting a new financing model for the Swedish university sector. The report was presented to the Swedish minister for education and research in November 2007.
Academic Fraud in the Nordic Region: Professors Criticise New Swedish Model (21.11.2007)
In Denmark and Norway all accusations of academic fraud are processed by national bodies, external to the research institutions; while Sweden lacks an independent, national body to handle complaints regarding dishonesty in research. – The Swedish system is the poorest in the Nordic region, according to the professors Paul Hjemdahl (Karolinska Intitutet) and Povl Riis (Copenhagen University).
Successful Nordic Research Schools (20.11.2007)
The pilot programme Nordic Research Schools in the Fields of the Humanities and the Social Sciences 2004–08 is already a great success. This is the conclusion of a midterm evaluation carried out by an external international expert panel in 2007.
Nordic Research Co-operation – an Unexploited Strategic Resource (14.11.2007)
Research funding ought to be concentrated to a much greater extent on the best universities, says the internationally recognised gene scientist Leena Peltonen Palotie from Finland. In addition, she calls for better exploitation of Nordic co-operation.
Joint Nordic Use of Research Infrastructure: Final Decision (12.11.2007)
19 collaboration projects for Joint Nordic Use of Research Infrastructure will receive NordForsk funding in 2007. The final decision was made by the NordForsk board 2 November.
Øresund Hosts Science Communication Conference 2008 (08.11.2007)
The Øresund regions in eastern Denmark and southern Sweden (the Universities of Malmö, Lund and Copenhagen) is to host the 2008 Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) conference 25-27 June 2008.
Figures from ERC’s First Call – From a Nordic Perspective (06.11.2007)
The European Research Council (ERC) has published statistics from the first stage of its first call ”Starting Independent Researcher Grant”. We present some interesting Nordic figures from the report, and the complete statistics can be downloaded here.
Single Market for Research in the Nordic Region (05.11.2007)
Thursday 1 November, at the Nordic Council’s session, the parliamentarians passed a proposition by the Culture, Education and Training Committee concerning the removal of obstacles for research collaboration in the Nordic region
From the North Pole to the Nobel Peace Prize (31.10.2007)
NordForsk and four other Nordic organisations organised a side event on climate change at the annual Session of the Nordic Council 29 October. Børge Ousland gave a lively eyewitness presentation based on several expeditions to the North Pole - and one to the South Pole. Two climate researchers, a professor in Economics, an Industry representative and The Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Åslaug Haga all presented their view on climate change.The Nordic response to the climate challenge is the main theme of the Nordic Council Session in Oslo.
Arctic Research and Globalisation on the Agenda (31.10.2007)
Arctic research and globalisation were the main topics for discussion at the meeting of the Nordic Ministers for Education and Research in Oslo on Wednesday. The report ‘Climate Change and its Consequences in the Arctic‘, organised by NordForsk, was presented at the meeting.
NordForsk Launches Policy Briefs (29.10.2007)
NordForsk has launched a new series of Policy Briefs. Two studies can now be ordered from NordForsk‘s website.
NordForsk Magazine 2007 (29.10.2007)
NordForsk has published NordForsk Magasin 2007. The magazine is free and can be ordered from NordForsk’s website: Order publications
APPLICATION DEADLINE 4 APRIL (26.10.2007)
Closing date for applications to NordForsk networks and research training courses is 4 April 2008.
Public Attitude Threatening the Nordic Welfare Model (26.10.2007)
- Weak public support is the most serious threat to the Nordic welfare model at present, said Mogens Lykketoft at a kick off conference for the NCoE on Welfare Research Reassessing the Nordic Welfare Model on 24 October 2007.
Nordic Response to Climate Change (23.10.2007)
The Nordic response to the challenges of climate change will be the main theme of the annual Session of the Nordic Council in Oslo, and of a seminar just before the Session starts on Tuesday 30 October. The event has been organised by NordForsk, the Nordic Innovation Centre, Nordic Energy Research, NEFCO, and the Nordic Investment Bank.
Ensuring Quality of Service for the User in the ERA (22.10.2007)
9th international Conference on Current Research Information Systems. June 5-7th, 2008 in Maribor, Slovenia
Nordic PhD programmes? (22.10.2007)
Nordic PhD programmes was one of the ideas to emerge from a workshop about Nordic centres of knowledge in a globalised world, 18-19 October, in Copenhagen. The Norwegian MP Rolf Reikvam, member of the Nordic Council, would like to see a more strategic approach to the structure of research environments: - NordForsk could be an important stakeholder. However, this would call for large grants.
Policy Studies on Nordic Energy Research (18.10.2007)
Nordic Energy Research has launched NORIA-energy, a programme for policy studies aiming at strengthening the Nordic Research and Innovation Area in energy (NORIA-energy).
Eurostars: 800 Million Euro for High-Tech SME Research (18.10.2007)
27 EUREKA-countries, including the five Nordic countries, have established Eurostars. “Eurostars brings a new level of cooperation and integration between Community and national research programmes,” Commissioner Potočnik said in a press release 2 October 2007. “It will boost R&D-performing SMEs and provides a powerful illustration of the European Research Area in action.”
Baltic Countries to Join Nordunet3 (16.10.2007)
The Nordunet3, the Internet programme, will be the first Nordic research programme to transformed into a Nordic/Baltic programme, the Nordic Council of Ministers decided at a meeting on 12 October. The joint Nordic/Baltic programme will commence on 1 January 2008.
African-Nordic Research Conference in Cape Town (14.10.2007)
The First Annual SANORD Centre Conference, Higher Education, Research and Development: Shifting Challenges and Opportunities, will be held at the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 5 – 8 December 2007.
Health- and Energy Research at Nordic Innovation Conference (14.10.2007)
NordForsk and Nordic Energy Research will organise two parallel sessions at the conference New Trends in Nordic Innovation in Finland, November 2007. The titles of the two sessions are “The Nordic Region as a Global Health Experimentarium” and “New Trends in Nordic Energy Innovation”. The conference is organised by Nordic Innovations Centre on behalf of he Finnish presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Exploratory Study: Public Debate on Globalisation and Research in the Nordic Countries (11.10.2007)
Inspired by an analysis of public debate on research policy issues in Sweden, NordForsk has initiated a Nordic exploratory comparative study of public debate regarding one specific research policy issue, globalization.
New Nordic Partnership for Molecular Medicine (08.10.2007)
New Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine will advance the understanding of molecular mechanisms underpinning disease. "Combining complementary strengths in the new Nordic EMBL Partnership equips us to tackle some of the most challenging problems of biomedicine", says Iain Mattaj, Chair of the partnership‘s steering committee and Director General at EMBL.
ESF names Marja Makarow its Chief Executive (08.10.2007)
The European Science Foundation announced Professor Marja Makarow will succeed Dr. John Marks to be its Chief Executive; making her the first woman to take the top post in the science organisation‘s 33-year history.
NordBib: Call for Projects (02.10.2007)
1 October 2007 the Nordbib programme opened the first call within the focus area for Policy and Visibility. The aim is to promote understanding of and dialogue on Open Access (OA).
Nordic Languages Under Threat (01.10.2007)
The status of the Nordic languages at university level is under threat. Lack of funding is forcing many universities to cut courses and the Nordic languages often find themselves in the danger zone.
Polar Year Closing Conference in Norway (28.09.2007)
Norway will host the closing event of the largest international research collaboration in 50 years, the International Polar Year. Thousands of scientists within polar research will attend the conference in Oslo in June 2010.
Icelandic Senior Advisor at NordForsk (28.09.2007)
1 September 2007 Erlendur Helgason from Iceland started as Senior Advisor at NordForsk. Now all the five Nordic countries are represented among the NordForsk staff.
Chinese and Nordic Research Stakeholders Discuss Cooperation (26.09.2007)
On 17-19 September 2007 more than a hundred Nordic and Chinese scientists and decision-makers met in Lund to discuss research strategies and future Nordic-Asiatic research co-operation. The conference was organised by Lund University with support from NordForsk and the Swedish Research Council.
Women in European Science: She Figures 2006 (21.09.2007)
Only 29 % of EU researchers are women. 28 – 39 % of researchers in the Nordic countries are female, while the Baltic States are in the lead in Europe with 43 - 53 % women in research. These are some of the main conclusions in the European Commission’s new report Women and Science – statistics and reports : She Figures 2006.
Nordic tables laid in St. Petersburg (19.09.2007)
The Nordic countries present their culinary dimension in St. Petersburg 17-21 September 2007. The objective of the Nordic Food Week is to raise awareness of Nordic food and food culture in Russia and also emphasise the connection between food, health and wellbeing.
The Nils Klim Prize 2007: Carina Keskitalo, Umeå University (19.09.2007)
The Nils Klim Prize is awarded to a young Nordic researcher under 35 years who has made an outstanding contribution to research in the arts and humanities, social science, law or theology, either within one of these fields or through interdisciplinary work. This year Carina Keskitalo, Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science at Umeå University in Sweden, is awarded the prize.
BONUS for the Baltic Sea Science (17.09.2007)
BONUS, representing altogether 10 research funding organisations in all nine Baltic Sea states (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russian Federation and Sweden), has opened a call for multilateral research projects within the framework of the BONUS-169 Science Plan.
Successful Call for Joint Nordic Use of Research Infrastructure (14.09.2007)
”We are very pleased to see such great interest among Nordic researchers for joint research infrastructure ventures”, NordForsk Director Liisa Hakamies-Blomqvist says. The NordForsk infrastructure call was launched as a new funding instrument 15 May 2007. Researchers in the Nordic countries have shown great interest in the programme; 54 applications are now being processed by NordForsk.
Few Foreign Science and Technology Employees in the Nordic Region (12.09.2007)
Non-nationals’ share of Human Resources in Science and Technology (HRST) is below the 2006 EU average of 6 % in all the Nordic countries. Sweden is closest with a share of 5,3 % non-nationals. Finland have the lowest share in the Nordic region: only 1,5 % of the HRST in Finland are non-national.
Invest in Energy Forests in Order to Fight Green House Effect (11.09.2007)
Energy forests are environmentally sound, non-fossil energy sources and make a renewable and clean alternative to oil. Fuels derived from biomass (like energy forests) are so called carbon neutral fuels. Now recent investigations, carried out by Nordic researchers, show that energy forests contribute considerably to the fight against climate change even before they are felled and used as bio-fuels: Energy forests are big eaters of carbon dioxide.
Swedish Report on Public Research Financiers (06.09.2007)
Six years after the Swedish public research councils FAS, Formas, Vetenskapsrådet and Vinnova were established, a commission has been appointed to evaluate the public research funding system.
Horizon Scan and “Usercontribution” in Danish Reseach Policy (06.09.2007)
FORSK2015 is a Danish initiative that aims to establish a broad basis for the identification and prioritisation of thematic investments within Danish strategic research in the future. In order to map out the societal challenges and research requirements of the future, FORSK2015 now invites researchers and the general public to post their contributions at the FORSK2015 website.
New Publication on Challenges and Trends of International Researcher Mobility (04.09.2007)
A recent report published by the Academy Finland reveals that Finnish researchers often feel that the research funding instruments available for international mobility do not meet their individual needs. In particular young researchers and researchers with a family see mobility as a challenge because of, among other things, limited funding and short, fixed-term employment relationships.
Award Winning Contest: Nordic Summer University 1950-2010 (03.09.2007)
The Nordic Summer University (NSU) is a long-established institution within the Nordic intellectual arena. During more than 50 years of existence it has provided a lively forum for academic and intellectual debate, and involved many leading academics, politicians, and intellectuals from all the Nordic Countries.
Roadmap for Excellent Nordic Research (31.08.2007)
Regarding quality Nordic research should be at the forefront globally. At an international research policy conference in Turku 27-28 August 2007 European researchers, decision makers and representatives from the industry discussed how to get there.
Call for additional research funding (28.08.2007)
More money is needed for research and development in Europe and in the Nordic Region, was the stark message from an international conference on cutting-edge research under the title ‘Excellence Stems From People‘ held in Finland 27-28 August 2007.
Nordic Research Improves Ecologic Milk (24.08.2007)
Researchers from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark are investigating the connections between the fodder that milk cows eat, and the quality of the milk they produce. The aim is to provide consumers with healthier eco milk.
NCoE EcoClim Coordinator Hosts International Climate Change Lecture in Oslo (24.08.2007)
Overfishing, climate change, pollution, and coastal development are threatening ocean ecosystems worldwide. Recognition of the increasing magnitude of these threats and their evolutionary, ecological and societal consequences is beginning to trigger new approaches to reversing the degradation. Monday 3 September 2007 professor Jane Lubchenco gives the annual Kristine Bonnevie Lecture at the University of Oslo, on the subject “The Quickening Pace of Environmental Changes in Oceans”.
Denmark and Sweden Collaborate with the US on Energy Research (22.08.2007)
The Danish Risø National Laboratory, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has signed a collaboration agreement with the leading American research laboratory for renewable energy (NREL). In Sweden, the Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Communications, Maud Olofsson, has signed an agreement on energy research with the US.
Swedish Researcher to Receive EURYI Award (21.08.2007)
The Swedish researcher Kerstin Lindblad-Toh is one of 20 European scientist to receive the prestigious European Young Investigator Awards, EURYI 2007. From the Nordic region, Finland and Sweden participated in this year’s EURYI Awards.
First Nordic Kavli Institute Established at NTNU (16.08.2007)
– We’ve reached the Premier League, says Edvard Moser, Director of Centre for the Biology of Memory (CBM) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). 14 August 2007 the Norwegian-American billionaire Fred Kavli appointed CBM the first Kavli Institute in the Nordic region.
Norway’s Seventh University Opens in September (14.08.2007)
In a cabinet meeting on 10 August 2007, Agder University College will achieve University status and become the seventh university in Norway. The decision will be effective from 1 September 2007.
Nordic researchers detect MS gene (14.08.2007)
A group of 15 Nordic researchers has detected a gene that can improve treatment of the nerve system disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The discovery gives researchers a broader understanding of the underlying mechanisms of MS and may contribute to the development of more efficient medication for MS patients.
New research on prostitution in the Nordic region (09.08.2007)
In August 2007, NIKK (Nordic Institute for Women and Gender Research) starts the research project “Prostitution in the Nordic Region”. The project is carried out on assignment from the Nordic ministers for equal rights.
Nordic stakes on genetic resources co-operation (07.08.2007)
A new Nordic institution, to be called Nordic Genetic Resource Centre (NordGen), will be set up in the New Year. At a ministerial meeting in Björneborg in Finland on 28 June the Nordic Ministers for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries adopted this recommendation to be made to the Nordic Ministers for Co-operation.
Studies Reveal Nordic Differences in Treatment of Sleep Apnea (06.08.2007)
Treatments of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) differ considerably between the Nordic countries, a survey carried out by the Nordic Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Centres reveals. The survey is based on OSAS studies from all the Nordic countries as well as documentation on the diagnosis criteria and the effects of treatment.
Nordbib Report Launched: “Open Access in the Nordic Countries” (06.07.2007)
Nordbib is pleased to present the publication Open Access in the Nordic Countries written by the consultants Turid Hedlund and Ingegerd Rabow.
Summer at NordForsk 2008 (06.07.2007)
Joint Nordic Effort at the World Climate Meeting 2009 (04.07.2007)
– The Nordic countries should focus on joint preparations for the world climate meeting in Copenhagen in 2009, the Nordic Council Presidium proclaims. Exchange of experience between Nordic research institutions is one of the focus areas to be further discussed in this context.
Nordic Research on Acrylamid in Foods (02.07.2007)
Five years ago the development of acrylamid in food products was shocking news in the Nordic region. Several research projects were organised in order to reduce the level of acrylamid in grain and potato products. These research efforts are now paying off.
Sweden and Norway Intensify Collaboration in the High North (27.06.2007)
The Norwegian and Swedish governments enhance co-operation in the Barents region and aim to improve collaboration between universities and research communities in the high north. Subject areas such as fisheries, sustainable administration of the environment and the natural resources, security policy, petroleum extraction and nuclear safety are prioritised.
”A very important resolution” (26.06.2007)
”This is a very important resolution”, was NordForsk Director Liisa Hakamies-Blomqvist comment to the Nordic Prime Ministers 19 June agreement to enhance effort in research, education and innovation in the Nordic region. “I’m happy that the leaders of the Nordic countries realise the strategic importance of investments in research, and have the courage to initiate long term efforts”, the Director says.
Strong Nordic R&D Investments in Social Research (21.06.2007)
Public R&D investments in the social sciences are strong in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland compared to the EU average; but “internal” differences between the Nordic countries are significant. Public investment in research on renewable energy sources also vary a lot in the Nordic region; Norway is the Nordic latecomer.
Knowledge, Visibility and Well-being in the Nordic Region (20.06.2007)
In order to face up to the challenges posed by globalisation the Nordic Prime Ministers will give priority to research, education, training and innovation, cross-border freedom of movement and a higher profile for the Nordic countries . This was decided by the Prime Ministers at their summer meeting in Finland 18–19 June 2007.
New Functional Food based on marine raw materials (18.06.2007)
– We expect to detect new bioactive material in fish- and sea food components, professor Rolf Kristian Berge at the University of Bergen says. – If we do, our research will enable the food industry to develop new functional food products that can help prevent lifestyle diseases. Professor Berge is the co-ordinator for one of three new Nordic Centres of Excellence (NCoE) in Food, Nutrition & Health research.
Grants for Nordic scientific periodicals 2008 (18.06.2007)
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Carbon dioxide – a cost-free epileptic treatment (15.06.2007)
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Wholegrain food prevents lifestyle diseases (13.06.2007)
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NCoE Food, Nutrition & Health is Launched! (13.06.2007)
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Joint Nordic Knowledge Centre in Oslo (11.06.2007)
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Call for closer collaboration on research (05.06.2007)
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Preventing flooding of the brain (30.05.2007)
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Nordic region on schedule in the Bologna process (29.05.2007)
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The Chair comments on NordForsk’s aims (29.05.2007)
– The Nordic Centres of Excellence-programme has been evaluated and is deemed very successful, but the financial model is a bit slow and lacks flexibility. The NordForsk grants shall be made more flexible and be based on bottom-up processes, the NordForsk chair Kari Kveseth says in an interview with forskingsradet.no 25. May 2007.
View from an EU-minister: Nordic collaboration (24.05.2007)
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Explorative Workshops in the Humanities and Social Sciences (22.05.2007)
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Scandinavian PhD education: goals and recommendations (21.05.2007)
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Great interest in NordForsk Network Money (18.05.2007)
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Riitta Mustonen Vice President for Research at the Academy of Finland (14.05.2007)
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Building bridges between Research and Industry (11.05.2007)
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Nordic Light – on management in the Nordic region (08.05.2007)
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New Norwegian Website on Research Policy (02.05.2007)
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www.forinn.no presents news and events concerning Norwegian research and innovation policy and provides background information on policy development in this field.
Freedom of knowledge within the Nordic region? (30.04.2007)
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NCoE Food, Nutrition & Health (27.04.2007)
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Former Finnish Academy President to chair new ESF committee (25.04.2007)
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NordForsk researcher receives prestigious award (24.04.2007)
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Nordic Research Conference on Lung Diseases (20.04.2007)
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Nordic Chemist receives international award (20.04.2007)
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Investment in basic research a necessity (17.04.2007)
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”New” Nordic success formula: From a Finnish to a Danish model (16.04.2007)
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Industrial PhD programmes work for all parties (10.04.2007)
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Increased Nordic cooperation on research infrastructure? (03.04.2007)
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Nordic R&D investments totals 240 billion NOK (02.04.2007)
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Symposium on Internet based Research Communication (30.03.2007)
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Invitation to European Conference on Open Access and e-publishing (28.03.2007)
How to build a successful NORIA? (28.03.2007)
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International Conference on Excellence in Research (22.03.2007)
In collaboration with the European Research Council (ERC) and three other Nordic research funding institutions NordForsk is organising the international conference “Excellence Stems from People”. The conference aims to identify the optimal conditions for developing Excellence in research and is held in Turku, Finland 27.–28. August 2007.
EU focus: Children and the new media (19.03.2007)
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A Second Life for the University of Southern Denmark (15.03.2007)
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Nordic Research Centre in South-Africa (12.03.2007)
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Norwegian scientist awarded prestigious European award (09.03.2007)
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NordForsk launches two Nordic Centres of Excellence in Welfare (08.03.2007)
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Nordic Medical Prize to Sweden and Finland (08.03.2007)
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"Give us back the winter!" (02.03.2007)
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NordForsk researcher in good company (01.03.2007)
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European Research Council established (26.02.2007)
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Academic dissatisfaction with Danish globalisation council (26.02.2007)
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Nordic countries worldwide innovation leaders (23.02.2007)
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Denmark: New action plan for innovation (21.02.2007)
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Top knowledge of Asia in the Nordic countries (20.02.2007)
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1 woman = 500.000 NOK? (19.02.2007)
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Trust explains Nordic wealth (16.02.2007)
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Nordic scientists nominated for prestigious European award (13.02.2007)
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Sweden world-leading despite decrease (07.02.2007)
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"It is clear that Sweden must increase its research volume," says State Secretary Peter Honeth.
"OECD is wrong about Norwegian research" (06.02.2007)
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International ethics for stem cells (05.02.2007)
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Foreigners get political rights at University of Iceland (01.02.2007)
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Enestam new director of Nordic Council (01.02.2007)
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Technical universities join forces (31.01.2007)
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University reform: Less time for research (30.01.2007)
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Polar Year launch (25.01.2007)
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Few women among most quoted professors (23.01.2007)
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Project manager wanted co-authorship (16.01.2007)
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Researchers celebrate Linnaeus (15.01.2007)
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Merger made Scandinavia‘s biggest university (15.01.2007)
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Norway: Statutory regulation on academic freedom (12.01.2007)
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Swedish researchers demand changes from minister (12.01.2007)
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Finnish universities become more economically independent (11.01.2007)
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Sweden: Globalisation council increases competitiveness (10.01.2007)
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Minister protests against alleged misuse of academic titles (08.01.2007)
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NordForsk researcher member of Académie des Sciences (08.01.2007)
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Danish medical research lacks funding (08.01.2007)
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Norwegian excellence (05.01.2007)
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NordForsk to support Nordic research with 100 million NOK (..)
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Next application deadline is 2 April.
Supervisor course announcement: The new global research system (..)
The new global research system – challenges facing young supervisors of today: This course for PhD-supervisors, funded by NordForsk, and held in Estonia 4-7 October 2007 is now open for applications. Deadline for application is 31 August 2007
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