Astronomy Looks into the Future - The Role of European Research Infrastructures

Europe cannot afford to let its political differences hamper moves towards greater co-operation in scientific reasearch, a senior Brussels figure has warned.

In a keynote speech given to scientists and journalists at the second in a series of media briefings on European Research Infrastructures, Janez Potocnik, the European Commissioner for Science and Research, warned that as things stand China will be spending more on research and development than the whole of the EU combined within five years. He said only by building a knowledge-based economy will Europe be able to compete in a rapidly changing global market.

Research-TV presents pictures and presentations from the event that was held at JIVE, Dwingeloo, The Netherlands, on 6-7 July, with a look at some of the world’s most advanced astronomy installations and insights into future and exciting developments in astronomy.

Research-TV will carry exclusive coverage of the event on Friday 8 July 2005 onwards.