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. International Innovation magazine publishes a special report on Eurostars
Published on: 24-May-2013
In the latest edition of International Innovation Magazine
Source: EUREKA - NEWS
2013-05-24 - 13:03
5. 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
6. Listen to the webcast of EUREKA's integrated electronics cluster EURIPIDES² on June 13th
Published on: 24-May-2013
EURIPIDES² is the EUREKA Cluster active at European level in the sector of smart systems: electronics and sensors integrated into vehicles, consumer goods, packagi (...)
Source: EUREKA - NEWS
2013-05-24 - 12:14
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 May 2013 Ahead of International Missing Childrens Day (25 May), European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU's Justice Commissioner said: "As every year, the European Commission is supporting International Missing Children Day to make sure we remember children who have gone missing, today and on...
Source: EU News Science and technology
2013-05-24 - 10:00
8. 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
9. The solar car driving Egypt into the future
It doesn't look much like the car of the future: the vehicle parked in a workshop in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt's Red Sea tourist haven, resembles nothing more than a golf cart or a milk float. But thanks to its pioneering solar technology, it could pave the way for the production of Egypt's first ever eco-friendly road vehicle.
Source: DG Research Information Centre
2013-05-24 - 00:00
10. Cheese by-product to make packaging greener
Plastic films are used for packaging a wide range of products, offering protection against humidity and potential contaminants. Over time, however, these films let in air, diminishing the properties of the packed products. And while multilayer films combining several plastics are often used to improve protection, most of this packaging cannot be recycled. The researchers behind the EU-funded WHEYLAYER project found a cheese-based biodegradable alternative to conventional multilayer films.
Source: DG Research Information Centre
2013-05-24 - 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
62. 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
63. 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
64. 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
65. Research Headlines - New device boosts fight against terrorist bombs (via Research & Innovation)
It is an all-too familiar scene. A suspect package in a crowded public place like a shopping mall, a train or an airport. Is it harmless? Or is it a bomb?
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
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: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
67. Success Stories - Deep inside the brain (via Research & Innovation)
The brain controls our thinking, feelings and movements and a new exhibition in southern France aims to reveal some of its secrets.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-21 - 00:00
I mean, people have a very egoistic thinking and I think we should work together more. I mean the European Governments like to do it, but I think in the wrong way.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-05-20 - 00:00
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
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
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
2013-05-24 - 14:46
For more information on Environment, click the link above, which will take you to the Environment web site.
Source: DG Environment
2013-05-24 - 14:46
For more information on Energy, click the link above, which will take you to the EU Energy web site.
Source: DG Energy
2013-05-24 - 14:46
4. 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
5. Success Stories - Cheese by-product to make packaging greener
Plastic films are used for packaging a wide range of products, offering protection against humidity and potential contaminants. Over time, however, these films let in air, diminishing the properties of the packed products. And while multilayer films combining several plastics are often used to improve protection, most of this packaging cannot be recycled. The researchers behind the EU-funded WHEYLAYER project found a cheese-based biodegradable alternative to conventional multilayer films.
Source: DG Environment
2013-05-24 - 00:00
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. Celebrate Natura 2000 Day!
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
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: DG Education and Training
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: DG Education and Training
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: DG Education and Training
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
Published : Thu, 23 May 2013
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: DG Enterprise and Industry
2013-05-22 - 22:00
9. A European Maritime Day on sustainable maritime tourism and connectivity
Published : Thu, 23 May 2013
Coastal development and sustainable maritime tourism were the focus themes of the 2013 European Maritime Day.
Source: DG Enterprise and Industry
2013-05-22 - 22:00
10. 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