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
2013-05-24 - 14:47
2. New:Science Business event - Davide Lannuzzi
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-05-24 - 13:28
3. NEW:Science Business event - Werner Muller
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-05-24 - 13:24
4. A renewed look at Europe's population distribution
A new map developed by the JRC provides a more accurate picture of how population is distributed in the EU. With a resolution of 100 x 100 metres, the map allows visual, quantitative and qualitative comparisons between different territories, cities and regions. This is thanks to the combination of statistical population data reported at commune level with several detailed cartographic datasets on the location of residential areas.
Source: European Commission - Joint Research Centre
2013-05-24 - 12:14
5. EU research making headway in early cancer detection
An EU-funded project is pushing the envelope on cancer treatment delivery, through the development of emerging technology based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and high-intensity focused ultrasounds (HIFU).
Researchers are combining MRI-guided HIFU with selective nano-medicine to provide a full spatial and temporal control of the drug-release proces...
Source: Community Research and Development Information Service
2013-05-24 - 00:00
On the economic side, I think we are facing a really big challenge which is a change in the way the world is working. I mean that, before, the western countries were the centre and now, this centre is starting to move,to diversify, to be set in different places and we have to find a new place, as Europe, in this new game I would say.
Source: Research Policy - Horizon 2020
2013-05-24 - 00:00
7. Speech: The Economic and social benefits of big data
European Commission Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Speech: Webcast Conference on Big Data /Brussels 23 May 2013 To add your comment to this speech, see the social version of the speech here As I speak, the world is generating 1.7 million billion bytes...
Source: EU News Science and technology
2013-05-23 - 10:30
Every day, 400 kilometres above our heads, there are astronauts living in space. Their home is the ISS, the frontier outpost of human exploration,
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Source: euronews
2013-05-23 - 10:27
9. Speech: Electronics for Europe
European Commission Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Electronics for Europe Press Conference on launch of European strategy for micro- and nano-electronic components and systems /Brussels 23 May 2013 To add your comment to this speech, see the social version of the speech here...
Source: EU News Science and technology
2013-05-23 - 10:00
European Press release Brussels, 23 May 2013 Commission The European Commission today launches a campaign for coordinated public investments in micro- and nano-electronics (such as semiconductors and computer chips), designed to expand Europe's advanced manufacturing base.
Source: EU News Science and technology
2013-05-23 - 09:30
51. Making fireworks in the EU safer
Published : Wed, 22 May 2013
The European Commission welcomed todays adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission proposal to make the internal market for pyrotechnic articles leaner.
Source: European Commission - Enterprise and Industry
2013-05-21 - 22:00
52. Citizens’ dialogue in Ventotene Island on the future of Europe
Published : Wed, 22 May 2013
Vice-President Tajani will debate on the future of Europe with 500 high school students arriving from the Province of Latina.
Source: European Commission - Enterprise and Industry
2013-05-21 - 22:00
53. Updates from the China IPR SME Helpdesk blog, China IP Insider
Published : Wed, 22 May 2013
The China IP Insider has been posting contributions from business owners and IP experts in recent weeks.
Source: European Commission - Enterprise and Industry
2013-05-21 - 22:00
Systems Biology is a stimulating field of application for computer scientists, mathematicians, physicists and a promising resource for biologists. The aim of this workshop is to gather researchers in formal, mathematical, probabilistic and computational methods that are interested in the convergence of Computer Science, Computational Science and Life Sciences.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
55. Enhanced solar power by dry-cooled energy generation (via CORDIS)
A cutting edge system is being developed to deploy more solar-based energy plants, enabling the delivery of cleaner power more efficiently, while keeping Europe at the leading edge of energy technologies.
The aim of the EU-funded MACCSOL project ('The Development and Verification of a Novel Modular Air Cooled Condenser for Enhanced Concentrated Solar Power Generation') has been to develop more efficient dry cooling technologies.
The project's new 'modular air-cooled condenser' (MACC) incorporates sensors that can detect changes in temperature, ambient wind, and fan flow rate, all of which control algorithms to continuously vary fan speed.
Quality validation date:
2013-05-21
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
Published on: 21-May-2013 The Technology Strategy Board, the United Kingdom's innovation agency published recently its Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
On its own, Europe is not responsible of the crisis. I think Europe has done plenty of good things but we need to calm down a bit the investors and not trying to find always the best interest. I don't think obligation, European obligations such as Greece and other, have to be on the market I think, personally, that's the reason why the crisis is so high todays, that they're speculating on products that are involving our daily life every day. That is my point of view.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
58. Neelie Kroes' blog post on eHealth week 2013 (via Europe's Information Society)
Read Neelie Kroes' personal take on eHealth week (13-15 May 2013).
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
59. New approach to improve the integration of earth observation data (via CORDIS)
One of the fundamental challenges in the 21st Century is to achieve a greater understanding of the complex interactions between environment and human society.
To meet this challenge, the social and environmental sciences need to be better integrated, to move from disciplinary to multidisciplinary research and close the gap between citizens, scientists and policy makers.
The EU-funded EuroGEOSS project ('European approach to GEOSS'), with EUR 6 million in European funding, asked: what kind of information systems do we need to facilitate this major multi-disciplinary research effort? And, how we can best support closer interaction among specialists from different fields, as well as non-specialist stakeholders?
The project worked specifically within the context of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), which is supposed to provide a framework for integrating the world's earth observation efforts.
Quality validation date:
2013-05-21
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
60. Rapid response to mitigate the effects of maritime disasters (SUSY) (via Research & Innovation)
The propagation of spillages after ship disasters is one of the biggest threats to the marine environment. Instead of focussing on cleaning up the mess, a new EU-funded system will prevent or lessen spillages from the outset, by stabilising vessels in the crucial moments immediately after an accident.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
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
2013-05-24 - 14:46
The brain controls our thinking, feelings and movements and a new exhibition in southern France aims to reveal some of its secrets. European researchers are trying to unlock the brains deepest mysteries and its amazing capacities.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-05-24 - 12:54
3. EU research project PERFORM has developed sensors to monitor Parkinson patients
The PERFORM project (FP7) has successfully tackled problems associated with the efficient remote health status monitoring, the qualitative and quantitative assessment and personalized treatment for people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-05-24 - 11:35
Statement ahead of International Missing Childrens Day on 25 May
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-05-24 - 10:02
5. mHealth Grand Tour cycles from Brussels to Barcelona
The mHealth Grand Tour, under patronage of Commissioner Neelie Kroes (Digital Agenda for Europe), is a cycle ride with a difference. Going from Brussels to Barcelona in just 13 days, it is 2,100km long with more than 22,000 meters of climbs. However, it isn't just a bike ride - it is also the opportunity to help demonstrate innovative solutions to the challenges of managing diabetes.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-05-24 - 09:35
6. Blog: Giving hope to millions of epileptic people
Blog by Professor António Dourado, coordinator of the EPILEPSIAE project. This EU funded project (FP7) has done a lot of research to make prediction of epileptic seizures possible and is trying to bring a small transportable warning device for epilepsy patients on the market. May is European Month of the Brain.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-05-24 - 08:41
7. eHealth Week will be eHealth Forum next year
During the recently held eHealth Week in Dublin, the Greek Delegation announced its intention to organize the next High-level eHealth Conference and associated events under the Greek Presidency: In May 2014, Greece will welcome you to the eHealth Forum.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-05-24 - 08:07
8. The Economic and social benefits of big data
Webcast Conference on Big Data, Brussels
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-05-23 - 13:51
The Irish presidency conference Open Innovation 2.0 Sustainable Economy & Society in Dublin welcomed over 75 international experts who addressed more than 350 delegates from around the world, highlighting how economic growth and job creation can be generated by modern innovation and technology. The major two day international conference closed in Dublin Castle with overwhelming agreement on the drafting of The Dublin Innovation Declaration. This ten point declaration, drafted with the intention of harnessing innovation and technology to bring about job creation, will be presented to José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-05-23 - 13:22
10. Put your initiative on the map of the DAE!
We have set up a large scale gathering exercise of inspiring high-impact initiatives that help achieving the goals of the DAE.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-05-23 - 10:21
1. Speech - Developing innovative solutions to our water challenges
European Commission Janez Potonik European Commissioner for Environment Speech - 3rd meeting of the Steering Group of the European Innovation Partnership on Water Brussels, 24 May 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for joining me again today at the third meeting of the Steering Group of the European Innovation Partnership...
Source: European Commission - Environment
2013-05-24 - 10:00
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
2013-05-23 - 14:29
For more information on Environment, click the link above, which will take you to the Environment web site.
Source: DG Environment
2013-05-23 - 14:29
For more information on Energy, click the link above, which will take you to the EU Energy web site.
Source: DG Energy
2013-05-23 - 14:29
5. Research Headlines - A breath of fresh air for Europe's citizens
Over half of the world's population lives in urban areas and that proportion is rising. This has severe consequences for the quality of the air we are exposed to thanks to increased transportation and industry within built-up areas. Rising levels of pollution prompted the European Commission in recent years to fund a number of projects into air quality across the EU at the city, regional and country level.
Source: DG Environment
2013-05-23 - 00:00
6. LIFEplus to exhibit at 14th European Forum on Eco-Innovation
The 14th edition of the European Forum on Eco-Innovation is to be held in Prague under the heading "Into clean air... delivering innovative solutions for mobility, energy and ICT in cities." This year's event will focus on the issue of air pollution the number-one environment-related health risk in Europe in the context of the 2013 European Year of Air. LIFEplus will be strongly represented at the event.
Source: The LIFE Programme
2013-05-22 - 08:00
7. Success Stories - Tracking and cleaning small oil spills
Major oil spills from sinking supertankers are thankfully very rare these days. However, smaller oil spills from shipping are unfortunately still common. Most ships have some type of fuel on board and if they are involved in an accident, there is a risk of that fuel leaking into the sea.
Source: DG Environment
2013-05-22 - 00:00
8. Environment: Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve
European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2013 Ninety-four per cent of bathing sites in the European Union meet minimum standards for water quality, according to the European Environment Agency's annual report on bathing water quality in Europe.
Source: European Commission - Environment
2013-05-21 - 10:00
Today, 21 May 2013, marks the very first Natura 2000 day. An initiative of the LIFEplus Information and Communication project, 'Conéctate a la Red Natura - Natura 2000: connecting people with biodiversity' (LIFE11 INF/ES/000665), the goal of what project beneficiary SEO / BirdLife hopes will become an annual Europe-wide celebration, is to promote the natural heritage of Spain represented by the network of Natura 2000 sites. The aim is to raise awareness of the issues concerning the preservation of these areas through the media and social networks as part of an overall LIFE project goal of improving awareness of the Natura 2000 network in Spain and contribute to the appreciation of its maintenance.
Source: The LIFE Programme
2013-05-21 - 09:00
10. Success Stories - Banishing the "black cloud": How rice research could clear Egypt's skies
It's a phenomenon known locally as the "black cloud", and it plagues Egypt every autumn after the rice harvest: an estimated 4 million tonnes of rice straw is burnt every season, spewing some 80,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the skies. It leaves a choking, toxic layer of thick smog hanging just 25 meters above over the entire Nile valley for weeks, and adds to the already polluted air over the Cairo megalopolis.
Source: DG Environment
2013-05-21 - 00:00
1. Speech: Improving the well-being of citizens by improving literacy
European Commission Androulla VASSILIOU Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Speech: High Level Conference on Education and Development/Brussels 23 May 2013 Dear Andris, Dear Catherine, Dear Laurentien, Ladies and gentlemen, I am very grateful for this opportunity to address an issue I feel very...
Source: European Commission - Education, training, culture et multilingualism
2013-05-24 - 14:19
2. European elections: two out of three young people intend to vote
Commission Press release Brussels, 24 May 2013 European Almost two third (64%) of young Europeans intend to vote in the 2014 European Parliament elections whereas around one thirds (35%) say they are unlikely to do so, according to a Commission survey on youth participation in democratic life.
Source: European Commission - Education, training, culture et multilingualism
2013-05-24 - 10:00
3. EU commits to ensuring basic education for every child by 2030
European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 May 2013 The European Commission will confirm today its commitment to making education more equal and of a higher quality in the Development agenda beyond 2015 through continued financial support, during a High level event in Brussels.
Source: European Commission - Education, training, culture et multilingualism
2013-05-23 - 09:36
1. Influenza season 2012-2013 is over in Europe
ECDC_Abstract: For four consecutive weeks, all reporting European countries have experienced low-intensity influenza activity. This marks the end of the influenza season 2012-2013 in Europe.
ECDC_ArticleDate/Deadline: 24/05/2013 00:00
Source: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2013-05-24 - 14:41
As Luca Parmitano's launch approaches, ESA Euronews looks at life aboard the International Space Station
Source: European Space Agency
2013-05-24 - 12:29
Our week through the lens:
20-24 May 2013
Source: European Space Agency
2013-05-24 - 08:09
ECDC_Abstract: Since last ECDC update on 17 May 2013, one probable and six new confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection have been reported.
ECDC_ArticleDate/Deadline: 23/05/2013 00:00
Source: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2013-05-23 - 14:47
5. ESO's Very Large Telescope Celebrates 15 Years of Success
With this new view of a spectacular stellar nursery ESO is celebrating 15 years of the Very Large Telescope the world's most advanced optical instrument. This picture reveals thick clumps of dust silhouetted against the pink glowing gas cloud known to astronomers as IC 2944. These opaque blobs resemble drops of ink floating in a strawberry cocktail, their whimsical shapes sculpted by powerful radiation coming from the nearby brilliant young stars.
Source: European Southern Observatory
2013-05-23 - 10:00
6. Involving national experts in skills forecasting and labour market developments
Source: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
2013-05-23 - 00:00
7. Youth social exclusion and lessons from youth work - EACEA report
Source: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
2013-05-23 - 00:00
8. Rare merger reveals secrets of galaxy evolution
A rare encounter between two gas-rich galaxies spotted by ESAs Herschel space observatory indicates a solution to an outstanding problem: how did massive, passive galaxies form in the early Universe?
Source: European Space Agency
2013-05-22 - 17:00
9. Watching for hazards: ESA opens asteroid centre
ESA today inaugurated a new hub that will strengthen Europes contribution to the global hunt for asteroids and other hazardous natural objects that may strike Earth.
Source: European Space Agency
2013-05-22 - 15:40
10. Monitoring current threats: ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR), week 20
ECDC_Abstract: The CDTR reports this week on an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A virus (HAV) affecting individuals from various northern countries in the EU. Since the beginning of the outbreak on 1 October 2012 until 17 May 2013 a total of 85 cases were reported, of which 34 are confirmed. No cases have travel history outside of the EU during their potential exposure period. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified but preliminary investigations point to frozen berries as the vehicle of infection. Public health authorities in the affected countries and ECDC are actively collaborating to identify the vehicle of the infection in order to prevent the occurrence of additional cases.
ECDC_ArticleDate/Deadline: 22/05/2013 00:00
Source: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2013-05-22 - 13:22