Better, faster search and retrieval in the information age

Press Release - December 2010

CORDIS is rolling out a new beta search tool and giving users an opportunity to send in feedback. The new CORDIS Search is fast and effective, offering a range of services that help CORDIS stakeholders drill down to information with less fuss than ever before. It will also help users discover CORDIS content more easily and find out what CORDIS can offer.

Over the years, CORDIS has amassed thousands of records on Framework Research Programmes launched by the EU (e.g. FP4, FP5, FP6, FP7, Euratom). In order to retrieve data more efficiently and smoothly, the new search tool was developed and implemented. Users will be able to navigate seamlessly between the various categories of content available in CORDIS and to identify related items which could be relevant. The new beta service is designed to be..

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The 2nd European Innovation Summit, 'Tackling the Grand Challenges - Policy meets Practice'

Press Release - November 2010

“Innovation is our best means of successfully tackling major societal challenges, such as climate change, energy and resource scarcity, health and ageing, which are becoming more urgent by the day” – European Commission Declaration

Stakeholders from all over Europe and beyond explored and defined the role of innovation in tackling these challenges at the Second European Innovation Summit held in the European Parliament on the 11-12 October 2010

Read the Knowledge4Innovation (K4I) ‘Press Alert’ summarising its vision.

The 2nd European Innovation Summit, 'Tackling the Grand Challenges - Policy meets Practice'

Press Release - 05 October 2010

The 2nd European Innovation Summit, 'Tackling the Grand Challenges - Policy meets Practice', will be held in Brussels, Belgium from 11 to 14 October 2010.

Taking place at the European Parliament, the summit will address how innovation can help shape Europe's future. Its aim is to make issues relevant to knowledge and innovation the top priority of European policy-makers.

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The Second European Innovation Summit press conferences,

Press Release - 08 October 2010

Two press conferences organised for the Second European Innovation Summit, 'Tackling the grand challenges - policy meets practice', will be held in Brussels, Belgium on 8 and 12 October 2010.

Journalists are invited to attend the press conferences at the European Parliament's press conference room. The first press conference on 8 October is scheduled at 11.00. The second press conference on 12 October is scheduled at 18.30.

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First World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria

Press Release - 17 September 2010

The First World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria will be held from 18 to 19 November 2010 in Berlin, Germany.

Mitochondria are ubiquitous organelles found in eukaryotic cells. Their primary function is to generate energy supplies in the form of Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP). They play a critical role in aging and development, making them an attractive target for drug and antioxidant-delivery strategies. Mitochondrial dysfunctions are associated with a range of pathologies such as cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, migraine and infertility.

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First FEES-European Conference on Ergonomics/Human Factors

Press Release - 13 September 2010

The First Federation of the European Ergonomic Societies (FEES) - European Conference on Ergonomics/Human Factors will take place from 10 to 12 October 2010 in Brugges, Belgium.

In the last couple of decade, contemporary ergonomics/human factors (EHF) has evolved into an innovative, integrating discipline using a systems approach. It seeks to not only solve quality of life problems for individuals, but also improve the economic status of enterprises and/or industrial systems and enhance the socio-economic efficiency of compensating bodies.

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First World Congress on Sugar and Salt Reduction Strategies

Press Release - 9 September 2010

The First World Congress on Sugar and Salt Reduction Strategies will take place on 28 to 29 October 2010 in Saint Julian, Malta.

The purpose of the conference will be to put forward strategies to prevent chronic conditions such as obesity, cancer, neuro-degenerative diseases and cardiovascular diseases. In order to achieve this, it will bring together business and academic communities to discuss innovations and strategies to decrease and cut sugar and salt levels in food.

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Renewable energy on show

Press Release - 8 September 2010

International Trade Fair on Renewable energy on show in Augsburg, Germany from 7 to 10 October 2010.

An upcoming trade fair will highlight a European Commission initiative for achieving energy policy goals and targets in the fields of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, clean transport and alternative fuels. In its eleventh year, the International Trade Fair for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Building and Renovation (Renexpo) will showcase exhibitions on a variety of topics, with a special focus this year on bioenergy.

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Ninth ScanBalt Forum, Tallinn, Estonia

Press Release - 27 August 2010

The Ninth ScanBalt (Scandinavia-Baltic) Forum 2010 will be organised in Tallinn, Estonia from 22 to 24 September 2010.

The event will centre on the theme of 'Healthy future', focusing on a variety of issues from lifestyle and food to health related technologies and services as well as industrial biotechnology. All these relate to longer and better life, whether by getting more efficient and effective health services or improving the environment. .

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Will Europe Suffocate or Breathe? EFA to Unite Partners to Launch the First European Call to Action on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Press Release - 16 June 2010

On June 30th following the European Open Health Forum, EFA will hold an important event hosted by MEP Catherine Stihler, at the European Parliament in Brussels to mark the launch of a new European Call to Action on COPD.

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The World of Biomass met at the 18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition in Lyon, France

Press Release - 7 May 2010

• 1,505 participants from 72 countries
• Second generation biofuelsare strongly promoted by European Union
• Biomass Industry Forum with over 150 participants

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18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Press Release - 23 April 2010

• Europe's prime event for the world's Biomass specialists
• Official Opening
• Key note from the Industry
• Debate on the European Industrial Initiatives in the Frame of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan)

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18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

07 April 2010

Press Release

BIOMASS has a Crucial Role for the EU Renewable Energy Action Plans – The 18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition in May in Lyon will be this Year's Key Event to Review the Progress of Bio-Energy

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18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

06 April 2010

• Conference Programme with 264 Plenary & Oral Presentations as well as 542 Visual Presentations
• Unique Conference Programme Covering all Areas of Biomass

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18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

03 February 2010

• Submitted papers: more than 830 research and industry papers
• Record number: Contributions from 65 countries

1 February 2010 - ETA-Florence Renewable Energies and WIP Renewable Energies (WIP), organizers of the 18th European Biomass Conference (3-7 May 2010) and Exhibition (3-6 May 2010), taking place in Lyon, France, report that more than 830 scientific and industry papers have been submitted... read more

Spain takes over EU Council Presidency

05 January 2010

Spain has pledged to drive forward the realisation of the European Research Area (ERA) during its six-month Presidency of the Council of the EU, which started on 1 January. Innovation and equality are at the heart of the Spanish Presidency programme, explains Science and Innovation Minister Cristina Garmendia on the Spanish Council Presidency pages on CORDIS... read more