News related to European R&D activities
Complementing the CORDIS News Service, the CORDIS European R&D Syndicated Newsroom brings together news related to European science and research policies and activities published on external websites.
1. Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
For more information on Horizon 2020, click the link above, which will take you to the Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation web site.
Source: Research Policy - Horizon 2020
2013-05-17 - 13:51
2. EUREKA Innovation Award 2013 goes to ground-breaking project to cut medical waste
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: EUREKA - NEWS
2013-05-17 - 13:50
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: EUREKA - SUCCESS STORIES
2013-05-17 - 10:13
4. Speech: Innovation isn't just for the young
European Commission Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Speech: AGE Platform Europe General Assembly /Brussels 17 May 2013 To add your comment to this speech, see the social version of the speech here Europe today is in a time of change.
Source: EU News Science and technology
2013-05-17 - 10:00
5. 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 Information Centre
2013-05-17 - 00:00
6. 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: DG Research Information Centre
2013-05-17 - 00:00
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: Research Policy - Horizon 2020
2013-05-17 - 00:00
8. Speech - The Digitisation of our Economies
European Commission Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Speech - 11th European Business Summit /Brussels 16 May 2013 To add your comment to this speech, see the social version of the speech here Our world is going online.
Source: EU News Science and technology
2013-05-16 - 12:30
9. Boosting scientific support to Danube strategy
A high-level event in Bratislava, co-organised by the European Commission and the Government of the Slovak Republic, today launched six scientific clusters to support economic development in the Danube Region. The six clusters will focus on: water; land & soil; bio-energy; air; data exchange & harmonisation; and smart specialisation.
Source: European Commission - Joint Research Centre
2013-05-16 - 11:23
10. Unbreakable materials on the horizon
Fracture, a central problem of engineeringAs a leading expert in statistical and theoretical physics from the National Research Council in Italy (CNR), Dr Zapperi is well placed to examine the dynamics of complex materials and the size effects in fracture and plasticity.
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-05-16 - 10:55
41. A vision turns into reality in the development of electricity networks (via CORDIS)
Europe's vision for the development of electricity networks, which can significantly reduce the environmental impact and allow consumers to play a part in adjusting the system, has turned a vision into a reality.
This is also thanks to the project ADDRESS, which stands for ('Active Distribution Network with Full Integration of Demand and Distributed Energy Resources').
This five-year project, answered the call of the European Community's 7th Framework Programme, in the Energy area, for the 'Development of Interactive Distribution Energy Networks'.
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2013-05-15
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 00:00
I think it depends on what we consider as Europe: is it politicians or people in the street? I think that the solution may come from the people and the citizens. There is an important to change the mentalities and I think that people have to be more critical about the world in which they are living and we have to change our habits and our way to consume goods and find new values. And I think that politicians have to help that and they have to believe and to realize that we have to change the system in which we're living and the economical system and the philosophical, political way to consider the world and society in general, today.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 00:00
43. COST’s Inclusiveness Policy (via COST)
COST has been developing its strategies to contribute to European research policy and, in particular, to align them with the common goals set by the European Council, the European Commission and the European Parliament.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 00:00
44. Help shape the Exhibition of ICT 2013 (via Europe's Information Society)
Submit your proposal for one of the 150 stands available to showcase the latest findings in advanced research, technologies, new systems, innovation in services & business and ICT products just coming to market. Deadline: 7 June 2013 - 16.00.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 00:00
Modelling is a powerful tool that supports materials research in the development of novel or improved applications. It provides the key information for identifying new materials, tailoring materials and design materials for structures and systems.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 00:00
The COST FPS Domain has teamed up with the Forest-based Technology Platform and organised a conference to facilitate networking between young researchers and the forest-based industry.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 00:00
47. New Emergency Response Centre inaugurated – JRC contributions (via JRC)
The European Commission's central platform for disaster response, the Emergency Response Centre (ERC), was inaugurated today in Brussels on the occasion of the Civil Protection Forum, which aims to address the EU's increasing role in disaster management.
This new Centre relies extensively on three JRC platforms used for the forecast and monitoring of floods, fires, humanitarian natural disasters and tsunamis, as well as on the JRC's monitoring and analytical capabilities (ie: flash situation reports, map services…). The JRC also co-ordinates the Copernicus Emergency Mapping Service, which provides accurate geospatial information derived from satellite remote sensing which is completed by available in situ or open data sources.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 00:00
Psychiatric disorders are a major, though often "hidden", health problem. It is estimated that mental disorders affect more than 160 million Europeans - 38% of the population each year. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in four of us will suffer from at least one mental disorder during our lifetime. In addition to the direct impact this has on patients and their families, the impact on national healthcare systems is significant. In Europe, the annual cost is estimated to be more than €200 billion.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 00:00
49. Social Robots Entering our Future (via COST)
On 10 to 13 June COST will organise a trans-disciplinary workshop in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss challenges, perception and applications of Social Robotics, as well as its role in current and future society. The event will be an opportunity to discuss the latest updates and network with the fields top experts and meet the robots themselves!
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 00:00
In August 2002 Europe was struck by a disastrous flood when the Elbe and Danube overflowed, affecting the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Croatia. The cities of Dresden and Prague particularly suffered extensive damage. In response to this disaster, the European Commission's in-house science service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC), launched the European Flood Awareness System (EFAS).
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-15 - 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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