9. October 2006
Judging Science: Prague conference to address future of peer review
Peer review - subjecting scientific research to expert scrutiny - is the only acceptable method to adequately judge the rigour and accuracy of the research. Recently, however the approach has come under fire as a series of high-profile scientific misconduct have exposed its many flaws. The... [more]
9. October 2006
Asia recruits ESF top science manager Bertil Andersson
Asia recruits ESF top science manager Bertil Andersson The European Science Foundation today announced the resignation of its Chief Executive, Professor Bertil Andersson, to take effect from 1 April 2007. Professor Andersson will continue to lead ESF until that time. Professor Andersson is... [more]
3. October 2006
New Chair of MED (formerly EMRC)
The European Science Foundation (ESF) has named Professor Liselotte Højgaard from University of Copenhagen as the new Chair of the European Medical Research Council (MED (formerly EMRC)). [more]
2. October 2006
The European University Association events
The European University Association (EUA) are running a large number of events over the next six months. The events vary in their target audience covering many different areas in a selection of formats. Please find below a list of forthcoming events. Autumn Conference 2006... [more]
22. September 2006
The European Science Foundation officially inaugurates its new buildings
Nobel Laureate Jean-Marie Lehn, the Mayor of Strasbourg Mme Fabienne Keller and the President of the Urban Community of Strasbourg, M. Robert Grossmann attended the official inauguration of the European Science Foundation’s newly refurbished Marnésia building in a ceremony held on September 22 at... [more]
14. September 2006
Catalonia joins forces with major European Organisation to host series of high level scientific conferences in Medical Sciences
The European Science Foundation and the University of Barcelona are pleased to announce the launch of the ESF-UB conferences in Biomedicine. The first conference will be on Nanomedicine in Sant Feliu de Guixols, Catalonia, 15-19 September 2006. [more]
14. September 2006
Marine Board to relocate to Ostend
The Secretariat of the Marine Board - ESF is set to shift from its current location in Strasbourg, France to the site of the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) in Ostend, Belgium. The move was decided during the Board’s plenary meeting on May 15, 2006 after a total of three possible sites for... [more]
19. July 2006
The future of pan-European research
Leading scientists from across the Continent will come together today to discuss the future of pan-European research in an event organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF). The event, entitled ‘Can the European Dimension in the Research Agenda be Delivered?’ is being held in Munich as part... [more]
18. July 2006
A New Emblem for a Modern European Science Foundation
The pan-European organisation devoted to the promotion and support of scientific research, the European Science Foundation (ESF), will shortly reveal its new visual identity. The innovative look of the new logo will reflect the institution’s values and objective to enhance its visibility in a... [more]
18. July 2006
EuroBioForum, Connecting Funders and Researchers
EuroBioFund, an ambitious programme launched by the active European Science Foundation (ESF) to help address future life science challenges in Europe, will centre on a key annual conference: EuroBioForum. This new approach is a unique opportunity for researchers to promote their ideas to funding... [more]
