Government Social Research
17 June 2005 - Simplifying access to the EU research Framework Programme
On 16-17 June, the European Commission co-hosted a 2-day workshop 'Simplifying participation in EU research - Opening up accessibility for all' to review a series of proposed new measures which look to simplify access to the EU's Seventh Framework Programme for Research 2007-2013.
17 June 2005 - The Scientist article retracted
On 17 June, an article in The Scientist (Science retracts highly cited paper) reported on a study on the causes of childhood illness retracted after author found guilty of falsifying data.
17 June 2005 - Government Response to 'The Work of Research Councils'
The government response to the report by the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee: 'The Work of Research Councils UK (RCUK)' was published 17 June.
16 June 2005 - The future of science and technology in Europe
On 16 June 2004 the European Commission proposed increasing the European Union's research funding to an average of €10 billion a year for the duration of the next framework programme.
16 June 2005 - Semi-monthly newsletter from Mathematica
Mathmatica 'have conducted some of the most important studies of health care, welfare, education, employment, nutrition, and early childhood policies and programs in the United States'
14 June 2005 - Effective means of conveying messages - DWP report published.
8 June 2005 - EU research budget threatened - article in The Scientist.
6 June 2005 - Standards Board for England ethical environment online survey: On 6 June 2005, the Standards Board for England launched an online survey to assist research into the components of an ethical environment. The survey asks for examples of initiatives and effective practices which support good conduct within local authorities. The results of the survey will be published in Standards Board publications, on the website and at events. The deadline for responses is 29 July 2005.
The June Bulletin reviews the Coordination of Research and Analysis Group seminar. The bulletin also includes updates on GSR events, the new GSR Forum, Professional Skills for Government, the new MSc in Policy Analysis and Evaluation, as well as developments on the GSR website.
Department for Transport Research Programmes: overview June 2005
The Department for Transport have published an overview of DfT research programmes.
Transport Technology and Standards: Planned Research 2005/06
The research undertaken by the DfT Transport Technology and Standards division will fall under three main programmes: vehicle technology, reducing congestion and choice and public transport.
Managing risks to the public: Appraisal Guidance
The supplementary guidance to the Green Book, Appraisal and Evaluation in Central Government has now been published.
Next EU funding round to release EUR 658 million for health and food research
The next calls for proposals for research activities funds of the European Union for the areas of life sciences, genomics, biotechnology, food quality and food safety amount to EUR 658 million. These large calls within the EU's Sixth Research Framework Programme (FP6, 2002-2006) are the last major research funding round before the next Framework Programme (FP7), which is to be adopted in 2006. At the occasion of its participation at the international BIO 2005 International Convention (19 to 22 June, Philadelphia, USA) the European Commission gives an outlook on the forthcoming areas of research funding.
The Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre (EPPI-Centre) has launched a free newsletter to disseminate information about its work relevant to the field of Health Promotion and Public Health.
Call for Synopses - BMRA Annual Conference