Tuesday, 16 October 2007

It's CORDIS, stupid


Engaging with Europe

I've blogged about CORDIS before. And I will again.... and again..... and again. OK. So you get the picture.

It's all about the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme. It is something that people concerned about the state of R&D in New Zealand should learn about. Like now.

I am spending tomorrow in Hamilton at the Waikato Innovation Park. My meeting includes lunch. As well as soup, I expect FP7 to be on the menu.

Geographically, Hamilton may be a long way from Europe. In NZ's desire to be at the forefront of global research and innovation however, distance means nothing. Engagement and collaboration with Europe does.

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