Innovation must not be sacrificed

Article Abstract:

Applicants for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) research funds are being given the opportunity to comment on their referees' opinions in an experiment that provides a way for the intellectual community to bolster confidence in its own processes. Giving researchers the chance to debate comments on their proposals can deepen and sharpen their judgement of where to go next. The EPSRC is also trying to widen the groups from which peer reviewers are chosen since the ability to set imaginative research agendas is not limited to older, more established researchers.

Management, Peer review of research grant proposals

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Manchester's future looks bright as more funds pledged

Article Abstract:

The government will provide a further 43 million pounds sterling to Manchester to help rebuild the city centre following its devastation by a bomb. The European Regional Development Fund has committed 20 million pounds sterling towards the rebuilding, and the masterplan for the city has been refined to accommodate the views of landowners and possible developers. The city park will be expanded to include the cathedral, the planned Millennium Centre and Chetham's School, and the transport system will be improved with priority given to pedestrians.

Remodeling and renovation, Cities and towns, Manchester, England

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Squid now NZ's top catch: as stakeholders group together

Article Abstract:

For second consecutive year, New Zealand's squid fishery has reported high earnings. This year it has earned NZ $171.7 million, which is close to NZ $174 million from hoki. Formation of a new company called Deepwater Stakeholder Management Group is also mentioned. This company holds 50% of New Zealand's seafood export sector.

New Zealand, Fisheries, Seafood industry, Industry sales and revenue, Organization formation, Industry forecasts, Exports

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