1. Gérard Spencer (LU): What is needed to exit the crisis and help Europe's economy to grow? (via Research & Innovation - click to watch the video)

I believe it actually starts from the youth. To be able to get out of this crisis we need more qualified youth, a youth which is more aware of what to be European actually means, what are the privileges of being European: freedom of movement, being able to travel to study other European programs. So basically we need to talk about what being a European is: it is a benefit to be multilingual, it is a benefit to be able to travel freely in the European sphere and it is those children who will grow into this kind of education who will have more ideas, a big identity, more language skills, be more adventurous, who will have new ideas for the future. So I believe it is about focusingon European youth today to get Europe out of its crisis tomorrow.

Source: Innovation Union  
2013-05-19 - 00:00   

2. Veronica Shivaldova (UZ): How do you see research and innovation making a difference for a better future? (via Research & Innovation - click to watch the video)

In integration. Because if people meet in such congress, they get to know each other, they get to present their world and they get to exchange their ideas. So basically in these interchanges they will get to know each other better. So in this way maybe?

Source: Innovation Union  
2013-05-18 - 00:00   

3. With the help of ICTs, Tecnalia is working to generate new logistics services that will cut energy consumption and CO₂ emissions

The iCargo project (Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations) is aiming to cut CO₂ emissions, thanks to an improvement in the efficiency of intermodal loading systems and the boosting of intelligent systems that assist decision making. It comprises 29 European organisations with experience in the logistics sector and in supply chain management.
Quality validation date: 2013-05-17...

Source: CORDIS Wire  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

4. Success Stories - Water-friendly hydraulic technology to make heavy machinery greener

Bulldozers, diggers, tractors: these heavy machines all apply the same basic hydraulic powers for their trays and claws. Around 85% of all hydraulic fluids leave their system through slow leaks, line breaks or system failures. Exhausted lubricants could be a severe fire risk, with a cumulative impact on plants, fish, and wildlife. When the fluids need to be disposed of at the end of their life, the cost, at €1 per kg, is around the same as the lubricant itself. As the costs associated with disposal rise, there is a growing demand for alternative options.

Source: DG Research - Science and business  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

5. 1st OpenChina-ICT Thematic Workshop on Smart and Sustainable Cities - 31 May 2013, Guangzhou, P.R. China (via Research & Innovation)

The 1st OpenChina-ICT Thematic Workshop on Smart and Sustainable Cities is organised by the OpenChina-ICT project under the aegis of the European Commission through its FP7 research-funding programme, aiming at facilitating ICT related research cooperation between Europe and China. This event (free of charge) will be held in Guangzhou, P.R. China on May 31, 2013 and will bring together policy and main research stakeholders from Europe and China specialized on the ICT aspects of Smart and Sustainable Cities to create feasible research collaboration with the emergence of concrete projects. The agenda, featuring high-level speakers from Europe and China, including representatives from the European Commission DG CONNECT, government officials, key research experts, researchers and many other speakers is available on the project website: www.openchina-ict.eu.

Source: Innovation Union  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

6. EUREKA 3728 OMIM (via EUREKA)

Cutting infections and emissions in the developing world How do you stop 21 million people from contracting Hepatitis B? Dispose of medical waste safely.

Source: Innovation Union  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

7. EUREKA Innovation Award 2013 goes to ground-breaking project to cut medical waste (via EUREKA)

Published on: 17-May-2013 On the eve of the EUREKA Inter-Parliamentary Conference gathering national parliamentarians from the 41 EUREKA member countries, the Source: Innovation Union  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

8. Events - Fujitsu Innovation Gathering - 30 May 2013, Dublin (via Research & Innovation)

What next for Big Data, the Cloud and High Performance Computing? How to extrapolate R&D value and turn technology into tangible business solutions? What role for Ireland? Fujitsu invites you to join the discussion with industry strategists, leading academia and state agencies at a unique, one day conference in Croke Park on Thursday, 30th May 2013 to find out how Ireland can best position itself to maximise innovation and R&D collaboration to drive commercial success.

Source: Innovation Union  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

9. Fabian Baran (BE): How do you see research and innovation making a difference for a better future? (via Research & Innovation - click to watch the video)

I think that technology and research are very important for the future but we have to make a difference between companies which are looking for their own interest and benefits and profit etc. and companies that are looking for global benefit for the people and not only for the economic profit. I think we have to go in that direction and not the other one.

Source: Innovation Union  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

10. Going Local Italy (via Europe's Information Society)

Going local Italia 2013 - Roma, 3 giugno e Milano, 4 giugno

Source: Innovation Union  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

1. Innovation isn't just for the young

AGE Platform Europe General Assembly, Brussels

Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom  
2013-05-17 - 17:16   

2. EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) stakeholder meeting

Interested in EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations?

Join DG CONNECT's stakeholder meeting and share your views on the transatlantic relations in the ICT  on 12 June 2013.

Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom  
2013-05-17 - 14:35   

3. Information Society Portal

For more information on Information society, click the link above, which will take you to the Information Society Portal web site.

Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal  
2013-05-17 - 13:50   

4. Call for tenders: Monitor of Online Vacancies for ICT Practitioners (MOVIP),SMART 2013/0059

The purpose of this call for tenders is to evaluate the feasibility of a software-based EU-wide monitor of vacancies for ICT practitioners published online, including a geographic breakdown at least at NUTS2 level and an occupational breakdown into at least 20 sub-categories of ICT practitioners. The evaluation of the feasibility will include a pilot covering one member state.

Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom  
2013-05-17 - 13:40   

5. Debriefing session of the Communications Committee (COCOM)

Interested parties, such as representatives of network operators, service providers, users, consumers, manufacturers, trade unions, third countries and international organisations, are invited to a short debriefing session following the Communications Committee (COCOM) meeting on Monday 3 June 2013. The session is estimated to start at 18:00 in the Charlemagne building. The debriefing is intended to give a general overview of the discussions in the Committee. In order to attend the debriefing, the interested parties are requested to register with the secretariat of the Committee at the latest by Monday 27 May 2013, using the enclosed registration form.

Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom  
2013-05-17 - 08:29   

6. Going Local Italy

Going local Italia 2013 - Roma, 3 giugno e Milano, 4 giugno

Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom  
2013-05-17 - 08:01   

7. Neuro Informatics 2013 Conference - Special session on Large Scale Brain Initiatives

Prof. Karlheinz Meier (R.Karl University of Heidelberg(DE))will talk about the EU "Human Brain Project" - Scientific Foundations and Plans. The Human Brain Project is one of the selected FET Flagships project funded by the EU.

Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom  
2013-05-17 - 07:03   

8. Events - 1st OpenChina-ICT Thematic Workshop on Smart and Sustainable Cities - 31 May 2013, Guangzhou, P.R. China

The 1st OpenChina-ICT Thematic Workshop on Smart and Sustainable Cities is organised by the OpenChina-ICT project under the aegis of the European Commission through its FP7 research-funding programme, aiming at facilitating ICT related research cooperation between Europe and China. This event (free of charge) will be held in Guangzhou, P.R. China on May 31, 2013 and will bring together policy and main research stakeholders from Europe and China specialized on the ICT aspects of Smart and Sustainable Cities to create feasible research collaboration with the emergence of concrete projects. The agenda, featuring high-level speakers from Europe and China, including representatives from the European Commission DG CONNECT, government officials, key research experts, researchers and many other speakers is available on the project website: www.openchina-ict.eu.

Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

9. Research Headlines - All-optical broadband ... cheaper, faster and greener

A European team of researchers is exploring new ways of using fibre-optic technology to deliver ultra-high-speed internet access to even the remotest locations in Europe, at less cost and with less impact on the environment. It is ambitious, but innovative solutions are needed to strengthen Europe's digital economy and provide jobs.

Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

10. AAL Forum 2013: Registration is now open

Dont miss the main AAL event of the year, the AAL Forum in Norrköping, Sweden, from September 24th to 26th! Meet around 1000 participants from all over Europe, hear and discuss the latest news from the ambient assisted living field, learn more and network with decision makers, scientists, entrepreneurs, care providers, end users and more.

Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom  
2013-05-16 - 13:58   

1. Sustainable Development

For more information on Sustainable Development, click the link above, which will take you to the Sustainable Development web site.

Source: DG Research - Sustainable Development  
2013-05-17 - 13:50   

2. Environment

For more information on Environment, click the link above, which will take you to the Environment web site.

Source: DG Environment  
2013-05-17 - 13:50   

3. EU Energy

For more information on Energy, click the link above, which will take you to the EU Energy web site.

Source: DG Energy  
2013-05-17 - 13:50   

4. EUR 31.5 million in Commission funding to bring environmental solutions to market

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 May 2013 The European Commission has launched a call for proposals of EUR 31.5 million for the best 45 eco-innovation projects. Businesses throughout Europe have until 5 September 2013 to put in their proposals for bringing novel environmental solutions to the market in the...

Source: European Commission - Environment  
2013-05-17 - 10:00   

5. Events - 1st OpenChina-ICT Thematic Workshop on Smart and Sustainable Cities - 31 May 2013, Guangzhou, P.R. China

The 1st OpenChina-ICT Thematic Workshop on Smart and Sustainable Cities is organised by the OpenChina-ICT project under the aegis of the European Commission through its FP7 research-funding programme, aiming at facilitating ICT related research cooperation between Europe and China. This event (free of charge) will be held in Guangzhou, P.R. China on May 31, 2013 and will bring together policy and main research stakeholders from Europe and China specialized on the ICT aspects of Smart and Sustainable Cities to create feasible research collaboration with the emergence of concrete projects. The agenda, featuring high-level speakers from Europe and China, including representatives from the European Commission DG CONNECT, government officials, key research experts, researchers and many other speakers is available on the project website: www.openchina-ict.eu.

Source: DG Environment  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

6. Events - ICE Flooding 2013 - 23 May 2013, London

The Institution of Civil Engineers is holding its first national-level flooding conference. Focussing on developing flood resilient communities, the programme examines every stage; from planning, design and construction, drainage and insurance to engaging the puvlic.

Source: DG Environment  
2013-05-17 - 00:00   

7. Speech - The importance of a holistic approach to key resources

European Commission Janez Potonik European Commissioner for Environment Speech - President of the General Assembly - Thematic Debate 'Sustainable development and climate change: practical solutions in the Energy-Water nexus' UN, New-York, 16 May 2013 Mr President of the General Assembly, Mr Under-Secretary-General, Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, Excellencies, Distinguished guests,...

Source: European Commission - Environment  
2013-05-16 - 15:00   

8. Success Stories - Materials and drives for High & Wide efficiency electric powertrains - Reducing dependency on rare earth materials

Presently, drives for Fully Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles develop their highest efficiency of around 93–95% within a speed range of usually 1/4 to 1/3 of the maximum, and at an ideal torque, whereas in real-life driving cycles the motor operates at a wider range of speeds and at partial load, resulting in much lower efficiency.

Source: DG Energy  
2013-05-15 - 00:00   

9. Success Stories - Leading the charge into the future, one electric car at a time

Overconsumption of fossil fuels, excessive carbon emissions and threats to air quality are all urgent problems that would be addressed if all-electric vehicles were fully operational and in widespread use. Research conducted by the European Union funded Fuerex project could give consumers in the near future the option of driving a car with almost zero emissions, without compromising on the range of the battery.

Source: DG Energy  
2013-05-15 - 00:00   

10. Success Stories - Ensuring that 'green paradoxes' are understood when defining climate action policy

Applying advanced economic analysis to climate change policies and the efficient use of resources can sometime lead to surprising and counter-intuitive outcomes. Indeed the longer term impact of some well-intentioned policy initiative may end up having a negative impact.

Source: DG Environment  
2013-05-15 - 00:00   

1. Speech: Cultural diversity and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

European Commission Androulla VASSILIOU Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Speech: Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Council meeting/Brussels 17 May 2013 Remarks by Commissioner Vassiliou during an exchange of views with EU Culture Ministers on the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

Source: DG Education and Training  
2013-05-17 - 09:16   

2. Music: soul of the universe and heart-beat of diversity

European Commission Androulla VASSILIOU Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Friends of Music 25th Anniversary/Brussels European Parliament 15 May 2013 I am delighted to join you tonight for this celebration of music.

Source: DG Education and Training  
2013-05-16 - 08:34   

3. Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (16-17 May)

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 15 May 2013 Is the European Union's youth policy up to the job in today's difficult economic and social climate? Can the European Union do more to help sports organisations tackle doping? Will the proposed EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership affect the EU's commitment to...

Source: DG Education and Training  
2013-05-15 - 10:00   

4. MEDIA's magnificent seven compete for Palme d'Or

European Commission Press release Brussels/Cannes, 15 May 2013 Thirteen films supported by the European Union's MEDIA programme for cinema will be on the big screen at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival (15-26 May), including seven films in competition for the prestigious Palme d'Or (see Annex 1).

Source: DG Education and Training  
2013-05-15 - 10:00   

5. Danish director Vinterberg wins Prix MEDIA at Cannes Film Festival

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 May 2013 Acclaimed Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg is the winner of the 2013 European Union Prix MEDIA. The prize is awarded to the best new film project with box-office potential eligible for support from the EU MEDIA programme for cinema.

Source: DG Education and Training  
2013-05-13 - 10:00   

1. Proba-V opens its eyes

Earth watcher Proba-V is in good health following its launch last week. The Vegetation imager has been switched on and the first image has been captured over western France.

Source: European Space Agency  
2013-05-17 - 12:00   

2. ECDC updates Rapid Risk Assessment on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (novel coronavirus)

ECDC_Abstract: ECDC has published an update of its rapid risk assessment on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), previously referred to as the novel coronavirus.

ECDC_ArticleDate/Deadline: 17/05/2013 14:00

Source: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control  
2013-05-17 - 10:27   

3. Euro area production in construction down by 1.7%

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production fell by 1.7% in the euro area (EA17) and by 1.1% in the EU27 in March 2013, compared with the previous month, according to first estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In February 2013, production declined by 0.3% in the euro area and remained stable in the EU27.

Source: Eurostat  
2013-05-17 - 10:00   

4. Week In Images

Our week through the lens:
13-17 May 2013

Source: European Space Agency  
2013-05-17 - 09:41   

5. € 31.5 million in Commission funding to bring environmental solutions to market

Published : Fri, 17 May 2013

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals of EUR 31.5 million for the best 45 eco-innovation projects.

Source: DG Enterprise and Industry  
2013-05-16 - 22:00   

6. Euro area production in construction down by 1.7% in March 2013

Published : Fri, 17 May 2013

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production fell by 1.7% in the euro area (EA17) and by 1.1% in the EU272 in March 2013, compared with the previous month.

Source: DG Enterprise and Industry  
2013-05-16 - 22:00   

7. First new Galileo satellite arrives at ESA for space testing

The first satellite of Galileos next phase has arrived at ESAs technical heart in the Netherlands for a rigorous set of tests to check its readiness for launch.

Source: European Space Agency  
2013-05-16 - 13:07   

8. Next destination: space

ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano left for Baikonur, Kazakhstan today, his last stop before heading to the International Space Station on 28 May.

Source: European Space Agency  
2013-05-16 - 10:43   

9. Euro area international trade in goods surplus 22.9 bn euro

The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in March 2013 gave a 22.9 billion euro surplus, compared with +6.9 bn in March 2012. The February 2013 balance was +10.1 bn, compared with +1.2 bn in February 2012. In March 2013 compared with February 2013, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 2.8% while imports fell by 1.0%. These data are released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

Source: Eurostat  
2013-05-16 - 10:00   

10. Euro area annual inflation down to 1.2%

Euro area annual inflation was 1.2% in April 2013, down from 1.7% in March. A year earlier the rate was 2.6%. Monthly inflation was -0.1% in April 2013.

Source: Eurostat  
2013-05-16 - 10:00