Press Releases 1997

ESF to launch 12 more Scientific programmes

The European Science Foundation has agreed to launch 12 new Scientific Programmes in a variety of fields drawn from the physical, engineering, life and social sciences, and the humanities. Following consultation with ESF member organisations, the Foundation’s Executive Council approved the...

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Eight new scientific networks launched

The European Science Foundation (ESF) has announced the launch of eight new scientific networks on topics ranging from the biosphere of the deep sub-sea floor to the properties and production of silk. The networks will run for the next three years and bring European scientists together to share...

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Public understanding of science must start with a greater understanding of public concerns, argues esf president

Scientists must put themselves in the shoes of the public to understand popular concerns about science, argued Sir Dai Rees in his presidential address to the ESF General Assembly on 27th November 1997. "It is what people feel about science that is decisive," he said, and scientists can’t hope to...

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ESF to review synchrotron needs of biological and biomedical research

The European Science Foundation is to carry out a Europe-wide assessment of the future scientific needs for synchrotrons for biological and biomedical research, following a request from the UK’s Medical Research Council. At its meeting on 27th November 1997, the ESF Executive Council approved the...

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ESF provides Assessment of austrian research facility plans

A European Science Foundation expert panel has completed an independent assessment of the project studies for two new medium-scale, transnational research facilities in Austria, AUSTRON and EURO-CRYST. The AUSTRON proposal is for a medium-scale pulsed neutron source for multidisciplinary use in...

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ESF launches four more Scientific Networks on sign languages; oral cancer; European Arctic; household dynamics

The European Science Foundation has launched four more in its series of Scientific Networks to stimulate collaboration between key European scientists and research institutes in a variety of fields drawn from the medical, life and social sciences, and the humanities. The four new Networks exemplify...

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European Parliamentarians told that framework plans need to make room for geographical information research

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARIANS TOLD THAT FRAMEWORK PLANS NEED TO MAKE ROOM FOR GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION RESEARCH Geographic information research needs to be given a higher profile than its current ‘Cinderella’ status within the plans for the Fifth Framework Programme, if the effectiveness of a...

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ESF launches four more Scientific Networks on topological defects; Alpine biodiversity; theatre iconography; human reasoning and decision making

The European Science Foundation has launched four more in its series of Scientific Networks to stimulate collaboration between key European scientists and research institutes in a variety of fields drawn from the physical, life and social sciences, and the humanities. The four new Networks...

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Europe needs fresh coordinated approach to Ocean drilling argues EMaPS position paper

A more coordinated approach to ocean drilling is urgently needed if Europe is to remain a major player in this important scientific and commercial field into the next century, argues a new position paper from the European Science Foundation’s Boards for European Marine and Polar Science...

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