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. At the speed of light: photonics for the radar of the future
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-06-18 - 15:24
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-06-18 - 15:21
3. Sweet solutions for detecting disease
Based at the Institute of Chemistry in the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Ján Tkás research combines glycomics the study of sugars in organisms with biochip sensors based on nanoparticles and nanotubes. The complexity of sugar molecules, he says, has so far held back the development of glycomics, but today it is one of the fastest developing scientific fields. This is vital research as there is growing evidence of the importance of glycans in many aspects of cell physiology and pathology, explains Dr Tká.
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-06-18 - 15:12
4. Highlight: ERC President’s Statement on outcome of Global Research Council
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-06-18 - 14:56
5. New: The ERC from a grantee perspective (clip-2013)
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-06-18 - 14:46
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-06-18 - 13:12
7. JRC develops a testing strategy for unapproved variety of GM-wheat
Following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that an unapproved variety of genetically modified, herbicide resistant wheat was found in a field in Oregon, the JRC, as European Union Reference Laboratory for GMOs, was requested to work out an efficient control system.
Source: European Commission - Joint Research Centre
2013-06-18 - 10:48
8. Herschel telescope left for dead in space
The billion-euro Herschel space telescope has been switched off. On Monday its controllers emptied the satellite's fuel tanks and commanded the
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Source: euronews
2013-06-18 - 10:21
9. New: The ERC from a grantee perspective (trailer-2013)
Source: European Research Council - Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world
2013-06-18 - 09:49
DISES and the Institute of Education at the University of Minho proudly invite you to participate in an international conference on inclusion and special education to be held in Braga, Portugal in July 14–17, 2014. Practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and NGOs from Europe, Central Asia, South, Central and North America will be joined by colleagues from around the globe to engage in lively and informed discussions about the current state of the expertise in meeting the needs of children and youth with special educational needs. The organizing partners welcome proposals from all interested professionals from around the globe.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
The young ambassadors will contribute to the event in different roles: Session reporters will be following selected conference sessions and write summaries of the highlights, which will be published on the blog; Conference highlighters will follow the conference and report online; Exhibition watchers will highlight the most attractive exhibits; Social media managers will help to coordinate the information and content produced by different ambassadors. Deadline Wednesday 3rd July 2013, 16:00 CET.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
3. ICT 2013 - Conference programme announced - Have a look! (via Europe's Information Society)
ICT 2013 conference will feature top ICT professionals from industry, academia & research. Speakers from across the ICT sector will address a range of issues from cloud computing, broadband, ICT infrastructures, ICT skills, cyber security, long term visions on the future and much more. Experts will present details on how to participate in the next EU's Research Programme - Horizon 2020.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
4. JRC develops a testing strategy for unapproved variety of GM-wheat (via JRC)
Following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that an unapproved variety of genetically modified, herbicide resistant wheat was found in a field in Oregon, the JRC, as European Union Reference Laboratory for GMOs, was requested to work out an efficient control system.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
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Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
6. Last call - Help shape the Exhibition of ICT 2013 (via Europe's Information Society)
19 June 2013 - 16.00 is the deadline for submiting your proposal for ICT 2013 exhibition in Vilnius. 150 stands are available to showcase the latest findings in advanced research, technologies, new systems, innovation in services & business and ICT products just coming to market.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
7. Research Headlines - A better system for aircraft de-icing (via Research & Innovation)
The EU-funded ON-WINGS project has tackled the dangerous effects of ice on aircraft surfaces, a phenomenon that is becoming more common as air traffic increases. The result is a new and more efficient de-icing system that is better suited to next-generation composite airframe structures.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
8. Researchers engineer synthetic pathways for new antibacterial treatments (via CORDIS)
Bacteria, for the most part, thrive in extreme temperatures and in arid conditions.
But some types of bacteria have the capacity to do this and more: they grow within diverse environments and adapt easily.
One such species is the Bacillus subtilis.
Quality validation date:
2013-06-18
Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
9. Resistance to combination drugs threatens efforts to eradicate malaria (via CORDIS)
With 300-500 million people falling ill to malaria each year, this debilitating tropical disease remains a global problem.
Current combination drug therapy is still generally effective, but recent signs of resistance present scientists with a new challenge.
Malaria is major issue in Africa, in particular, where drug resistance in the 1990s contributed to a higher than usual death rate from the disease.
Quality validation date:
2013-06-18
Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
10. The burning truth – forest fires in Europe (via JRC)
An article on the main causes of forest fires in Europe, co-authored by scientists from the JRC and IRSTEA (French national research Institute of S&T for environment and agriculture), has been recently published in the Environmental Management journal. The article analyses the factors driving forest fire ignition in the EU Mediterranean region, where most (85%) of European forest fires are recorded.
Source: Innovation Union
2013-06-18 - 00:00
21. Trustev wins Tech All Stars Awards 2013, the EU's top startup competition
European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes has named Trustev the winner of "Tech All Stars", an EU-wide search to find Europe's best young startup company at a ceremony at Founders Forum in London. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, Trustev offers real time, online verification using social fingerprinting technology.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-06-14 - 08:33
22. Start in Europe, Stay in Europe: a single market for Europe's web entrepreneurs
My vision for more successful web entrepreneurs in Europe is relatively simple. It is about building a more favourable eco-system and to nurture talent. Entrepreneurs are my heroes, so to say. My vision is also about the benefits of Europe: providing lots of creativity, diversity and innovation, but also large scale thanks to links and bridges across borders. It is about openness, about joining and sharing.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-06-14 - 07:04
23. Commission queries Estonian regulator’s costing methodology for broadband infrastructure
The European Commission has suspended a proposal from the Estonian telecoms regulator (ECA) for calculating regulated fees which the dominant operator, Elion Ettevoted AS, can charge other operators to use its broadband infrastructure. The Commission is concerned that ECA's approach may not be compatible with EU telecoms rules, could hamper investment in broadband and could also create artificial barriers in the market.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-06-13 - 15:30
24. EC Public consultation on open research data on 2 July in Brussels
Open enquiry is at the heart of scientific endeavour, and rapid technological change has profound implications for the way in which science is conducted and communicated.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-06-13 - 13:48
25. eCall – Frequently Asked Questions
What is 112 eCall? Is there an obligation to use the 112 eCall? Can the vehicle be tracked or hi-jacked? What about privacy and data protection?
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-06-13 - 12:48
26. A Single Telecom Market for Growth and Jobs in Europe - watch it live
If you aren't able to attend the public information meeting, don't miss the opportunity to follow it live online.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-06-13 - 12:44
27. Commission welcomes Parliament adoption of new EU Open Data rules
European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes said: "Today we can celebrate our efforts to bring government data closer to citizens and businesses in Europe. We are finally getting the much needed legal framework to boost the economy and create new jobs.
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2013-06-13 - 12:38
28. eCall: automated emergency call for road accidents mandatory in cars from 2015
The European Commission adopted two proposals to ensure that, by October 2015, cars will automatically call emergency services in case of a serious crash. The "eCall" system automatically dials 112 - Europe's single emergency number - in the event of a serious accident.
Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2013-06-13 - 11:46
29. European Commission gives €77 million boost to high-tech manufacturing sector SMEs
The "I4MS" initiative (ICT for Manufacturing SMEs) will help 200 SMEs across Europe, who are either attempting to reduce the risks involved in using advanced technology which is still in its infancy, or are trying to cross the so-called "valley of death" that separates the development of an innovative prototype from a successful product in the market.
Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2013-06-13 - 11:41
30. Week of Flagship European Projects "Graphene" & "Human Brain Project" at UIMP 24-28 June 2013
The Flagship course on European Programmes: Graphene and Human Brain project, falls within the summer activities of the International University Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP) in Santander (ES).
Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2013-06-13 - 08:00
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Source: DG Research - Sustainable Development
2013-06-18 - 08:07
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Source: DG Environment
2013-06-18 - 08:07
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Source: DG Energy
2013-06-18 - 08:07
4. LIFE+ project produces new river restoration guide
The LIFE+ Information and Communication project RESTORE (LIFE09 INF/UK/000032) has published a new guide to river restoration called Rivers by Design. The guide is aimed at planners, developers, architects and landscape architects and seeks to show them how to maximise the benefits of river restoration in development projects.
The guide explains the context and need for river restoration, illustrating how well-planned river restoration can increase ecological quality, reduce flood risk and create social and economic benefits.
Source: The LIFE Programme
2013-06-17 - 12:00
5. Preparation Environment Council, 18 June 2013
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 17 June 2013 The final Environment Council under the Irish Presidency will be held in Luxembourg on 18 June. Environment Commissioner Janez Potonik and Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard will represent the European Commission.
Source: European Commission - Environment
2013-06-17 - 10:00
6. Events - ENSEA Networking Event - 25 June 2013, Brussels
To reach the “20-20-20” climate goals, Europe is increasingly generating renewable energy through technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines. Renewable resources are, however, dependent on weather patterns and therefore generate variable amounts of power over time. In order to provide secure energy systems which delivers energy when we need it, renewables have to be used in conjunction with ‘back up’ power sources, which can ramp up generation quickly to meet peak demands, while managing demand by using smart grids and by hydro-based balancing services. Goal of the ENSEA Networking Event is to introduce the project to an European audience, exchange with other Regions of Knowledge (energy) projects and to connect to other European funds.
Source: DG Energy
2013-06-17 - 00:00
7. Research Headlines - United response to nuclear safety
Radioactivity as a result of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster in the 1980s is still present in the environment. But 17 national emergency management organisations and 33 research institutes have come together to prevent or minimise the impact of such a thing happening again. Their objective has been to ensure that Europe can respond better to similar emergencies in the future.
Source: DG Energy
2013-06-17 - 00:00
8. Environment: Bristol European Green Capital 2015
European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 June 2013 The UK city of Bristol has won the European Green Capital Award for 2015. The award was presented by EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potonik at a ceremony in Nantes, France, which currently holds the title, on Friday evening.
Source: European Commission - Environment
2013-06-14 - 19:00
9. Speech: The importance of green cities
European Commission Janez Potonik European Commissioner for Environment Speech: European Green Capital Award 2015 workshop Nantes, 14 June 2013 Monsieur le President, Mayors, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start my intervention by a big "thank you" "MERCI" to all those involved in implementing the impressive programme of activities for...
Source: European Commission - Environment
2013-06-14 - 09:48
10. Events - 3rd European Energy Conference (E2C 2013) - 27-30 October 2013, Budapest, Hungary
The topics of the 3rd European Energy Conference (E2C 2013) will cover chemistry, physics and material sciences related to energy technologies. To harness safely and efficiently the energy of the Sun both directly and indirectly, as well as the nuclear and thermonuclear power generation are in the centre of the conference programme. Energy storage in chemical and other forms, hydrogen infrastructure and energy transfer by photosynthesis will also be discussed. The aim of the conference is to lead to effective and fruitful communication between the research, government and industrial communities for a more sustainable and efficient European energy policy. The conference will be attendend also by Robert-Jan Smits, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation, Romana Jordan, MEP and Pál Kovacs, Hungarian State Secretary.
Source: DG Energy
2013-06-14 - 00:00
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 18 June 2013 Remarks by Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, and Mary McAleese, chair, High-Level Group on the Modernisation of Higher Education at launch press conference (see IP/13/554) Commissioner Vassiliou: Today, the High-Level Group on Higher Education which I convened last...
Source: DG Education and Training
2013-06-18 - 13:47
2. EU high level group: train the professors to teach
European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 June 2013 The EU high-level group on modernisation of higher education publishes its first report today on improving the quality of teaching and learning in universities. The group, chaired by former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, makes 16 recommendations (see Annex 1) which include...
Source: DG Education and Training
2013-06-18 - 09:55
3. Speech - European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards
European Commission Androulla VASSILIOU Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth European Speech - European European Heritage Awards Ceremony/Athens, Odeion of Herodes Atticus 16 June 2013 Your excellence Mr President of the Republic, Your Royal Highness, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen It is a great...
Source: DG Education and Training
2013-06-16 - 19:00
European Commission Press release Brussels / Athens, 16 June 2013 The winners of the 2013 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards will be honoured this evening at a ceremony in Athens in the presence of Karolos Papoulias, the President of Greece, Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for...
Source: DG Education and Training
2013-06-16 - 15:59
5. Frequently Asked Questions: European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/ Europa Nostra Awards
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 16 June 2013 When was the Prize launched and why? The European Commission has supported the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards since 2002 through the Culture Programme.
Source: DG Education and Training
2013-06-16 - 15:59
6. Commissioner Vassiliou visits Greece (12-17 June)
European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 June 2013 Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will be in Greece from 12-17 June to attend high-level meetings and events related to the programmes and policies under her responsibility.
Source: DG Education and Training
2013-06-12 - 10:00
Round table with the Alphasat partners at Paris Air and Space Show 18 June
Source: European Space Agency
2013-06-18 - 15:52
2. Monitoring current threats, week 24/2013: ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR)
ECDC_Abstract: The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report is a weekly bulletin intended for epidemiologists and health professionals in the area of communicable disease prevention and control. This weeks report includes an update on the most recent Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases and the on-going outbreaks of measles across Europe.
ECDC_ArticleDate/Deadline: 18/06/2013 00:00
Source: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2013-06-18 - 13:25
3. EU Member States granted protection to more than 100 000 asylum seekers in 2012
The EU27 Member States granted protection to 102 700 asylum seekers in 2012, compared with 84 300 in 2011. In 2012, the highest number of persons granted protection status was registered in Germany (22 200), followed by Sweden (15 300), the United Kingdom (14 600) and France (14 300). All together, these four Member States accounted for nearly two thirds of all those granted protection status in the EU27. The largest groups of beneficiaries of protection status in the EU27 were citizens of Syria (18 700 persons or 18% of the total number of persons granted protection status), Afghanistan (13 500 or 13%) and Somalia (8 100 or 8%).
Source: Eurostat
2013-06-18 - 10:00
4. EU drugs and maritime agencies open their doors to the public on inauguration of Praça Europa
The EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) will open their doors to the public this Thursday 20 June on the occasion of the inauguration of Praça Europa, the square on which the agencies are located in Lisbons Cais do Sodré area. The square will be inaugurated by President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz and Mayor of Lisbon António Costa, following a ceremony at the Lisbon Town Hall at which Mr Schulz will receive the keys to the city. The plaques of the newly-designated square will be unveiled at 12.45 by President Schulz and Mayor Costa as well as by EMCDDA Director Wolfgang Goetz and EMSA Director Markku Mylly.
Source: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
2013-06-18 - 09:31
Human spaceflight and operations image of the week: ATV-4 approaches International Space Station
Source: European Space Agency
2013-06-18 - 09:28
6. The fast winds of Venus are getting faster
The most detailed record of cloud motion in the atmosphere of Venus chronicled by ESAs Venus Express has revealed that the planets winds have steadily been getting faster over the last six years.
Source: European Space Agency
2013-06-18 - 08:16
Replay of the Director General's press conference at the Paris Air and Space Show, Le Bourget, 17 June
Source: European Space Agency
2013-06-18 - 07:15
8. ExoMars 2016 set to complete construction
ESAs mission to Mars in 2016 has entered the final stage of construction with the signature of a contract today with Thales Alenia Space at the Paris Air & Space Show.
Source: European Space Agency
2013-06-17 - 14:05
Front row seats: watch in 3D ATV Albert Einstein released into space as never seen before
Source: European Space Agency
2013-06-17 - 12:22
10. Annual growth in hourly labour costs rose to 1.6% in euro area and to 1.9% in EU27
Hourly labour costs in the euro area (EA17) rose by 1.6% in the year up to the first quarter of 2013, compared with 1.3% for the fourth quarter of 2012. In the EU27, the annual rise was 1.9% up to the first quarter of 2013, compared with 1.3% in the previous quarter. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
Source: Eurostat
2013-06-17 - 10:00