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Cutting-Edge Research Requires Input from Outside
Today, Crown Princess Mary and Science Minister Helge Sander are allocating five EliteForsk awards, each worth DKK 1.2 million, to some of Denmark's most talented researchers. This year, a large proportion of the award winners are from countries other than Denmark.
High-Speed Networks and IT to Ensure Danish Growth and Welfare
A key element in Denmark's response to current challenges involving intensified international competition and productivity requirements will be initiatives to promote IT and broadband. This is stated by the High-Speed Committee in a new report.
The Nordic Countries are a Leading Research Region
Nordic researchers are among the most productive in the world and also deliver impactful results. During its presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, Denmark will therefore be strengthening and profiling the Nordic countries as a common research region.
Denmark Moving to the Forefront in International Environmental and Climate Research
While the UN Climate Summit is held in Copenhagen, new figures show that Danish researchers and enterprises rank at the very top in competing for EU research funds in the environmental and climate area. The Danish Science Minister is pleased with the Danish performance in the area of green research.
Nordic Countries Cooperating on Education and Research
When Denmark takes over the chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2010, the focus will be on education and research.
Positive Evaluation of Mergers and University Act
Science Minister Helge Sander finds the international evaluation of the Danish University Act and university mergers positive and constructive
Danish Share in the World's Most Advanced X-Ray Laser
Denmark is joining the European collaboration on XFEL, the European Free-Electron X-Ray Facility near Hamburg, a project with features that will make it possible to 'film' molecules.
Climate Research Centre Inaugurated in Greenland
With a few weeks to go before the UN Climate Summit, a new "climate university" or research centre is being inaugurated today in Greenland, where the climate changes can be studied just outside the door.
DKK 3 billion for Innovation and Dissemination of Knowledge
With the Finance Act for 2010, the Government has secured DKK 3 billion for stronger collaboration between universities and private enterprises.
Chinese Top Graduates to be Offered Industrial PhD in Denmark
Thirteen Chinese top graduates will be offered researcher training for Industrial PhDs in Danish companies. The initiative is to strengthen collaboration on research and innovation between Denmark and China.
Sander: Massive Public Commitment to Green Research
Helge Sander, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, has presented an overall plan for green research and innovation intended to create new growth and welfare and support Denmark's key role in the green area.
The Danish Industry Foundation Sponsoring Building of Danish-Chinese University Centre in China
A strategic collaboration between the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Danish Industry Foundation will now ensure that the plans for a Danish University Centre in Beijing can be realised.
Denmark and the United States agrees on future collaboration in research
Helge Sander, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, and the new U.S. ambassador to Denmark, Laurie S. Fulton today signed an agreement which will allow Danish and U.S. researchers better opportunities to cooperate.
