Press 2007
DKK 200 million Ensuring New Scope for Danish Research
Helge Sander, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, has approved the allocation of nearly DKK 200 million for investments in Danish research infrastructure.
Danish Effort to Ensure e-Accessibility is among the Best in Europe
The initiatives taken by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to ensure better accessibility of public websites have been rated as among the best in Europe in terms of accessibility out of 150 proposals from all over Europe.
Minister for Science visits China
Along with a delegation of business and university representatives, the Danish Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation has paid a visit to Beijing and Shanghai in China from September 23-29 2007.
Sander: Denmark to be in the Lead with Green ICT
Computers and other ICT equipment contribute to CO2 emission, and hence indirectly to the global climatic changes. This is the reason underlying the initiative taken by Helge Sander, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, for an action plan on green ICT.
Sander Opens New Innovation Centre in Shanghai
Danish industry and knowledge institutions now get much easier access to one of the world's leading knowledge centres.
Denmark and China Sign Two Extensive Agreements on Cooperation and Education
More Danish students get the opportunity to study in China, and more Chinese students will go to Denmark. Denmark and China will also cooperate on training in a variety of fields, ranging from nurses to university students up to Ph.D. level, exchanging teachers, students and workshops.
Denmark and China Strengthen Cooperation on Research and Development
During a ceremony in the Chinese capital Beijing, Science Minister Helge Sander and his Chinese colleague Mr. Wan Gang today sign a memorandum of understanding on research and development.
New Danish Innovation Centre to Open in Munich
Per Stig Møller, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Helge Sander, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, have decided that Denmark's next international innovation centre should be placed in Munich.
Sander: Agreement in Place on Lower Mobile Prices – Next Step SMS Rates
Already before the autumn holidays, consumers will benefit from lower prices when using their mobile phones in Europe. This is one result of today's meeting of the EU Council of Ministers in Luxembourg.
New EIT to Focus on Energy and Climatic Research
Research in renewable energy and climatic changes is to be one of the first primary focus points of a new European Institute of Technology (EIT).
Important Political Progress for Open Standards
Helge Sander, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, has launched a timetable for the future use of open standards, together with the IT spokesmen of the Danish Parliament (the Folketing).
Danish Initiative Coming to Fruition: DKK 56 billion on its Way to Europe's Most Excellent Researchers
The European Research Council will be established at a high-profile conference in Berlin 27-28 February, where German EU Presidency is represented by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Minister of Education and Research Annette Schavan.
Sander: Prospect of Closer Research Cooperation on Energy and Health
– We may expect far closer cooperation in European research in areas of key importance to society, such as renewable energy and health. This was noted by Helge Sander, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, when taking part in the Council Meeting of EU research ministers in Brussels today.
Galathea 3 – Exploring the Globe
On 25 April 2007, the expedition vessel Vaedderen arrived at Copenhagen after its more than eight-month voyage with the Galathea 3 expedition round the globe.
World Economic Forum: Denmark is the World's Best IT Nation
For the first time, Denmark wins the top ranking as the world's best IT nation in a new report from the independent and recognised institute World Economic Forum.
Denmark – one of the World's Leading Innovative Nations
Denmark is one of the world's leading nations in the area of innovation. This is one of the conclusions in a new EU analysis of the innovation performance of EU member states in 2006, known as the European Innovation Scoreboard.
