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The National R&I Programme 2008 is a funding programme for research and innovation projects in the fields of science and technology and will be managed and administered by the MCST.

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In 2006, the Malta Council for Science and Technology launched the National Strategy for Research and Innovation for 2007-2010, entitled ‘Building and Sustaining the Research and Innovation (R&I) Enabling Framework’

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Publication of FP7 2009 Calls

Publication of FP7 2009 Calls - 03/09/2008

The EC published a number of calls for proposals amounting to c. Euro1.14 Billion under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).

 

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Official appointment of the EIT Governing Board

Official appointment of the EIT Governing Board - 02/09/2008

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology set for an Autumn launch in Budapest

 

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UoM avionics research impresses American aerospace industry

UoM avionics research impresses American aerospace industry - 26/08/2008

Mitigation of runway collisons ranks in top 10 ''wanted'' items list in US aviation safety

 

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Better access to scientific articles on EU-funded research

Better access to scientific articles on EU-funded research - 22/08/2008

European Commission launches online pilot project

 

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Provision of Consultancy Services - Invitation to Tender

Provision of Consultancy Services - Invitation to Tender - 22/08/2008

MCST issues new call for tenders for Provision of Consultancy Services re Public Procurement for Innovation

 

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Malta Aims High... Very High

Malta Aims High... Very High - 24/07/2008

MCST CEO, Dr Brian Warrington represents Malta in discussion to join the European Space Agency (ESA) held in French Guinea

 

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Science & Technology Fellowships (STF) Programme - China

Science & Technology Fellowships (STF) Programme - China - 16/07/2008

A new mobility programme for young EU researchers willing to spend two years working in China launched by EU to compliment FP7 Marie Curie Actions

 

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Help us make research in Europe more European, say researchers

Help us make research in Europe more European, say researchers - 13/06/2008

...Europe now needs to develop a common vision and a better political governance of ERA

 

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Provision of Consultancy Services - Invitation to Tender

Provision of Consultancy Services - Invitation to Tender - 03/06/2008

Provision of Consultancy Services (Public Procurement for Innovation) to the Malta Council for Science and Technology

 

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Calls Published in Innovative Medicines Iniative

Calls Published in Innovative Medicines Iniative - 15/05/2008

The overall goal of the IMI is to reinvigorate the European bio-pharmaceutical sector, attract investment and make better medicines for EU citizens.

 

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Provision of Consultancy Services - Invitation to Tender

Provision of Consultancy Services - Invitation to Tender - 13/05/2008

Invitation to Tender Provision of Consultancy Services - Science Education and Scientific Culture - to the Malta Council for Science and Technology

 

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Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) 2007  2013

Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) 2007 2013 - 30/04/2008

MIMCOL appointed the new National Contact Point Organsiation for the CIP

 

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R&I 2008 Final Evaluation

R&I 2008 Final Evaluation - 29/02/2008

The final evaluation of the shortlisted proposals for the R&I Programme 2008 has been completed.

 

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Setting the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in motion

Setting the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in motion - 07/02/2008

The first steps towards the nomination of the members of the EIT Governing Board

 

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Invitation to Tender - Provision of Consultancy Services to the MCST

Invitation to Tender - Provision of Consultancy Services to the MCST - 28/01/2008

TENDER FOR the Provision of Consultancy Services to MCST Sealed tenders on the prescribed form and in accordance with the specification and conditions attached thereto will be received at MCST premises up to noon on 19th February 2008.

 

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R&I Programme 2008 - Results of Preliminary Proposals Evaluation

R&I Programme 2008 - Results of Preliminary Proposals Evaluation - 15/01/2008

The MCST has just published the results of the Preliminary Proposals of the R&I Programme 2008.

 

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Top EU Scientists in Malta

Top EU Scientists in Malta - 11/01/2008

100 top EU scientists, partners in a 10 million Euro EU funded project are in Malta to discuss epilepsy - a condition that afflicts as many as 6 million people in Europe

 

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R&I Programme 2007 Proposal Submissions

R&I Programme 2007 Proposal Submissions - 11/12/2007

Preliminary Project Proposal Submissions need to be sent electronically by 17:00 of Friday 14th December 2007.

 

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UoM team success in Imagine Cup

UoM team success in Imagine Cup - 10/12/2007

The Imagine Cup is an international Microsoft Corporation competition for young technologists, to help resolve some of the worlds toughest challenges.

 

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FP7 ICT Work Programme 2007-2008 Call 3 Published

FP7 ICT Work Programme 2007-2008 Call 3 Published - 04/12/2007

Call 3 of the FP7 ICT Work Programme 2007-2008 has just been published on Cordis

 

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News Calls Published Under FP7

News Calls Published Under FP7 - 30/11/2007

A number of calls in all areas of FP7 has just been launched by the EC

 

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Changes in the Rules for Participation for R&I Programme 2008

Changes in the Rules for Participation for R&I Programme 2008 - 23/11/2007

There have been minor changes to the rules of participation of the R&I programme 2008.

 

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Project of National Importance

Project of National Importance - 21/11/2007

Issue Date: 19/11/2007 - The MCST has allocated a fund dedicated to research which will address problems which have a national bearing.

 

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Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs)

Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) - 21/11/2007

Issue Date: 19/11/2007 - Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) are legal entities which are proposed as a new way of realising public-private partnerships in relevant industrial research and development fields at European level

 

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Results of the Public Consultation on the ERA Green Paper Published

Results of the Public Consultation on the ERA Green Paper Published - 19/11/2007

The European Commission recently published the preliminary results of its public consultation on the ERA Green Paper

 

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Launch of the Research and Innovation (R&I) Programme 2008

Launch of the Research and Innovation (R&I) Programme 2008 - 05/11/2007

The MCST is pleased to announce the launch of the National R&I Programme 2008, with a nominal allocation of Eur 698,000 (Lm300,000)

 

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Vacancies within MCST

Vacancies within MCST - 30/10/2007

Two posts for Executive Officers within MCST

 

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Students to test skills on the racetrack

Students to test skills on the racetrack - 02/10/2007

The Formula SAE Italy competition challenges teams of undergraduate and graduate students

 

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Top paper at international computer conference

Top paper at international computer conference - 02/10/2007

A paper by two University of Malta researchers was declared the Best Poster Paper at an international computer conference

 

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51 students awarded post-graduate scholarships

51 students awarded post-graduate scholarships - 02/10/2007

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi yesterday presented 51 students with scholarship grants that will allow them to further their studies

 

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Prof Juanito Camilleri appointed Chairman of MCST

Prof Juanito Camilleri appointed Chairman of MCST - 15/09/2007

Prof Juanito Camilleri has been appointed Chairman of the Malta Council for Science and Technology. Since July 2006 Prof. Camilleri has held the post of Rector of the University of Malta where he has been spearheading a number of reforms aimed at modernising the University.

 

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Provision of Futures Training and Workshop Facilitation Services

Provision of Futures Training and Workshop Facilitation Services - 05/09/2007

The Malta Council for Science and Technology invites submissions for the Provision of Futures Training and Workshop Facilitation Services.

 

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Additional Funds for Research and Innovation

Additional Funds for Research and Innovation - 15/06/2007

The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) is pleased to announce that the government has allocated an additional sum of Lm200,000 to be invested in research during 2007.

 

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FP7 ICT Work Programme 2007-2008 Call 2 Published

FP7 ICT Work Programme 2007-2008 Call 2 Published - 12/06/2007

Call 2 of the FP7 ICT Work Programme 2007-2008 has just been published on Cordis

 

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MCST and European Centre for Information on Marine Science & Technology MoU

MCST and European Centre for Information on Marine Science & Technology MoU - 08/06/2007

The Malta Council for Science and Technology is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Centre for Information on Marine Science and Technology EurOcean.

 

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MCST and Malta Institute of Management Memorandum of Understanding

MCST and Malta Institute of Management Memorandum of Understanding - 06/06/2007

The Malta Council for Science and Technology is proud to state that on 18th April it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malta Institute of Management.

 

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Ground-breaking work by Maltese scientists making international headlines

Ground-breaking work by Maltese scientists making international headlines - 02/04/2007

Ground-breaking work by Maltese scientists making international headlines in the international scientific press.

 

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RTDI Funded Project reported in breaking news by ''New Scientist.com''

RTDI Funded Project reported in breaking news by ''New Scientist.com'' - 30/03/2007

Groundbreaking work published this week in the Proceedings of the Royal Society A by an academic from the Faculty of Science of the University of Malta and his research team is making headlines in the international scientific press. So much so, that it is being reported as breaking news by New Scientist.com, the website of New Scientist, which is cited as the World''s No.1 Science & Technology News Service. On this website, a global network of specialist correspondents promote important scientific discoveries which are likely to have a significant impact on society.

 

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Press Articles

Press Articles - 22/03/2007

A series of opinion pieces and interviews which featured in the local newspapers

 

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Visit to ForLink Project Participants

Visit to ForLink Project Participants - 25/01/2007

In 2005, the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) launched a new initiative, ForLink, with the objective of addressing a number of key weaknesses identified in the national system of innovation.

 

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Reports

Reports - 15/11/2006

Reports

 

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Mase Website Launched

Mase Website Launched - 11/11/2006

MASE Website Launched

 

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New Member in MCST Management Board

New Member in MCST Management Board - 23/10/2006

The Malta Council for Science and Technology welcomes Mr Brian St John as member on its Management Board.

 

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Research and Innovation Programme 2006. Publication of results of shortlisting phase.

Research and Innovation Programme 2006. Publication of results of shortlisting phase. - 20/10/2006

The official call for preliminary proposals of the National R&I Programme 2006 was open from 25th August till 26th September. The first stage of evaluation of the R&I Programme 2006 has now been completed. Out of 58 proposals, 12 have been shortlisted. The following is a brief report of the Preliminary Stage Evaluation.

 

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Mathematical Society hosting science bestseller author Ian Stewart

Mathematical Society hosting science bestseller author Ian Stewart - 19/10/2006

The Mathematical Society will be hosting the renowned science bestseller author Ian Stewart. Mr. Stewart is the author of over 60 books on Mathematics and Science among them 'Does God Play Dice?' and 'Is God a Geometer?'. He is also a contributor to 'New Scientist' and a councillor for TV programs.

 

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Research And Innovation - Blueprint for the Future

Research And Innovation - Blueprint for the Future - 31/08/2006

The chairman of the Malta Council for Science and Technology, David Spiteri Gingell, strongly believes that the key to success is to have a proactive rather than a reactive strategy when it comes to research and innovation.

 

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Launch of National Strategic Plan for Reasearch and Innovation

Launch of National Strategic Plan for Reasearch and Innovation - 30/08/2006

Launch of National Strategic Plan for Reasearch and Innovation

 

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