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Published on
12/10/2009 de Catalin Mosoia, Bucharest, Romania
in categories: Science and politics,Personalia,Technology
University Open Days is one of the news that caught the
attention of participants at the 2009 edition of the European Week
of Regions and Cities that took place in Brussels, Belgium, between
5-8 October. Open Days 2009's motto was "Global Challenges,
European Responses" and attracted thousands of national and
regional policymakers, experts and representatives from business,
civil society and academia. Discussions focused around four main
topics but the pride of place was the perspectives that can offer
creativity and innovation. That's because the field of RDI
(Research, Development and Innovation) is a matter of high priority
for European regions. These were the topics that we addressed in a
discussion with Luc Van den Brande, Committee of the Regions' (CoR)
President.
Published on
8/31/2009 de Francis Onwumere, Lagos, Nigeria
in categories: Science communication,Science journalism,Astronomy,Environment,Personalia,Technology
Imagine for a moment that you could peer into the future what
would you look for? Perhaps in your excitement, you'll want to know
how things will turn out tomorrow or even five years from now. As
your glance moves from family to friends and business relations,
the thrill continues with one delightful discovery after the other
until all of a sudden and with a screech, you are stuck in traffic.
You think to yourself for a moment: "why didn't I look out
for the traffic". This is the real world, welcome to Lagos.
Published on
6/15/2009 de Casey Virgin, Wellington, New Zealand
in categories: Science communication,Science and politics,Science and education,Personalia,Technology
The 'New Zealand Virtual School' proposal, led by the 163
student The Catlins Area School, Owaka, has been shortlisted by the
Ministry of Education to become one of five new national Trade
Academies. The Virtual School would be the first of its type;
delivering vocational training to young New Zealanders through
online learning.
Published on
3/14/2009 de Catalin Mosoia, Bucharest, Romania
in categories: Science communication,Science and politics,Personalia,Technology,Technology transfer A pioneering collaboration is taking place in New Zealand, between The Catlins Area School, ATTTO (the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation), and the 3D visualisation industry catalyst and consultancy Nextspace, resulting in the development of a unique eLearning programme in Aviation Studies for secondary level learners. Borne out of concern about the shortage of young people considering aviation as a career pathway, the development of the programme was an initiative of The Catlins Area School Deputy Principal Allan Jon, Head of Technology Jon Bird, and ATTTO Aviation Industry Training Advisor Dave Evans. Completing the partnership is the New Zealand airline Air Fiordland, on board to help maintain industry perspective and currency for teaching staff.
Published on
2/22/2009 de Sotira Trifourki, Manchester, UK
in categories: Physics,Environment,Personalia,Materials science,Technology
Scientists in the UK have developed a new type of light
bulb that could last up to 60 years. Researchers are developing an
alternative to replace existing light bulbs which might last a
lifetime, giving energy efficiency a bright
future.
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Published on
1/8/2009 de Catalin Mosoia, Bucharest, Romania
in categories: Science and politics,Personalia,Technology,Technology transfer
1.4 billion euro. This is the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's total
funding of 2008. The Society has also created and filled
1,400 new positions so at the moment it employs about 15,000
people. And, all of these during the financial and economical
crisis.