Scientific excellence is paramount for Europe to succeed in the competitive environment of international research and scientific development. But is this such a new concept? Actually, no. Much of Europe's prosperity has indeed been based on its ability to harness the potential of knowledge....

Scientific excellence is paramount for Europe to succeed in the competitive environment of international research and scientific development. But is this such a new concept? Actually, no. Much of Europe's prosperity has indeed been based on its ability to harness the potential of knowledge....

Both Descartes prizes honour the name of one of Europe's greatest scientific thinkers, René Descartes. A pioneer of the age of reason, a philosopher, mathematician and scientist, Descartes' legacy includes such works as Meditations on first philosophy which is best remembered for containing the...

The prize that bears the name René Descartes acknowledges that science is rarely the preserve of a single brilliant mind in a single country. The sharing of ideas and means yields a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. His willingness to share his thoughts and explore relationships...

This report submitted at the request of the Research Council of June 2001, gives an overview of women and science actions implemented at European level since the Council Resolution and of the results achieved. The focus of the overview is on the European Commission's activities to promote gender...