http://delicious.com/nestaPRU/pastevent bookmarks tagged pastevent by nestaPRU 2007-10-19T12:20:17Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/mtmp_G0k_NM/scitech081007.cfm nestaPRU The session was hold with Ian Pearson MP, Sir Keith O'Nions, to explore the progress made over the last year towards achieveing the goals of the science and innovation invetsment framework. pastevent science innovation edition9 http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/science_and_technology_committee/scitech081007.cfm 2007-10-19T12:18:20Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/9xv7uY6zgMU/financing-innovation.07 nestaPRU Member States, the European Commission, Financial Institutions and SMEs discussed policies and actions that are required to support innovation through better access to finance. pastevent europeancommission finance innovation edition9 http://www.eubusiness.com/SMEs/financing-innovation.07 2007-10-19T12:17:21Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/AZjXQf5GLAw/index_en.html nestaPRU The Commission Green Paper ‘The European Research Area: New Perspectives’ provided the central agenda for the conference. Janez Potočnik opened the conference. A series of sessions debated the future research policy developments in the EU. pastevent europeancommission science technology edition9 http://ec.europa.eu/research/era/index_en.html 2007-10-08T10:03:49Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/P6Mxi_oMfcQ/ nestaPRU David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for DIUS talked on science and education, in this event co-hosted by CaSE and the Wellcome Trust. pastevent willetts science edition9 http://www.savebritishscience.org.uk/ 2007-10-08T10:03:06Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/s5ByN6lTUoM/fb88a628f79de08b802572fe0054c3dc nestaPRU Todd Stitzer, Chief Executive of Cadbury Schweppes will discuss the current challenges facing modern manufacturers, such as globalisation, climate change and carbon costing, regulation, supply chains, distribution networks and brand management. pastevent cbi manufacturing edition9 http://www.cbi.org.uk/ndbs/content.nsf/802737aed3e3420580256706005390ae/fb88a628f79de08b802572fe0054c3dc?OpenDocument 2007-10-08T09:43:46Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/NNUtBJgrFWM/conference-information.html nestaPRU Researchers, funders and policymakers discussed strategies for harmonising research misconduct policies. Philip Campbell, editor of 'Nature', partly attributed misconduct to the increasing pressure to publish papers more frequently. pastevent researchintegrity edition8 http://www.esf.org/activities/esf-conferences/details/confdetail242/conference-information.html 2007-09-21T14:15:47Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/gpDtN1RKggg/release.aspx nestaPRU Ian Pearson MP, launched NESTA Corporate Open Innovation Challenge and Joachim von Heimburg Director of Corporate R&D at Procter & Gamble talked about the importance of open innovation. The event brought together MNCs, policymakers and entrepreneurs. edition7 pastevent openinnovation http://www.nesta.org.uk/news/media_centre/news_releases/release.aspx?id=5747 2007-09-21T09:30:46Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/apIfFuzgIvw/default.aspx nestaPRU The hub of the Festival was in the Southbank Centre. The Festival presented over 200 projects created in partnership with museums, educational institutes, creative businesses, trade shows, magazines and international cities. festival london design edition7 edition8 pastevent http://www.londondesignfestival.com/default.aspx 2007-09-21T09:26:45Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/shDlX3PQUUo/press-release-20070913.htm nestaPRU John Denham MP called on universities to promote more flexible modes of study, work in closer partnership with businesses and provide more support to working-class pupils. pastevent universitiesuk conference business collaboration edition7 http://www.dius.gov.uk/pressreleases/press-release-20070913.htm 2007-09-21T09:24:13Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/ltbdjVwx_n4/index.jsp nestaPRU A report under the same title was launched at the conference. International policymakers, managers of HEIs and practitioners discussed how successful regional engagement in HE can drive innovation in the regions. pastevent oecd highereducation conference innovation edition7 http://www.cfp.upv.es/oecd/inicio/index.jsp 2007-09-21T09:22:49Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/2rWCB3CZIyQ/ nestaPRU Hosted over 250 events. 400 leading scientists and social commentators from home and abroad described the latest developments in research. Speakers included Lord Robert Winston, Lord Browne and Sue Nelson. In 2008, the Festival will take place in Liverpoo pastevent science uk edition7 http://www.the-ba.net/the-ba/Events/FestivalofScience/ 2007-09-21T09:21:04Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/oesMd-UFMjs/news-fullarticle.htm nestaPRU Representatives from the UK’s 15 leading cities and around 60 businesses and policymakers discussed ways to improve connectivity between the cities, support key sectors and attract investment to compete more effectively. pastevent cities collaboration edition7 http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/sedotcom_home/news-se/news-fullarticle.htm?articleid=219299 2007-09-07T13:10:54Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/VIEccMfLrz4/events_article.aspx nestaPRU 50 countries presented results from their analysis of GEM data, with a focus on developing countries. Differences in entrepreneurship, level and extent of economic development and public policies were central themes. gem entrepreneurship edition6 edition7 edition8 pastevent http://www.gemconsortium.org/events_article.aspx?id=2 2007-09-07T13:10:19Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/5fwvhzXLJm4/index.php nestaPRU 300 delegates looked at how the UK can increase international scientific collaborations, exploit the skills base which women in STEM could provide and look at the Government's recent Climate Bill. Speakers included Professor Sir Keith O'Nions. science innovation edition6 edition7 edition8 pastevent http://govnet.co.uk/science/index.php 2007-09-07T13:09:40Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nesta/id/pastevents/~3/hgFHsjDwg_A/ips2007 nestaPRU Policymakers and businessmen discussed the impact of new technologies on public services delivery. Among others, speakers included Allyson Reed, Technology Strategy Board and Chris Haynes, Cabinet Office. pastevent publicservices innovation edition6 edition7 http://www.tenalpsevents.com/ips2007