'Europe: where knowledge has no borders', Brussels, Belgium
The event will highlight the advantages of researcher mobility and international cooperation for career enhancement and economic growth. It will also highlight the contribution of the Euraxess initiative to the Innovation Union plan, in particular its role in making Europe the destination of choice for researchers and promoting the free circulation of knowledge in the EU.
The event will start off with the presentation of Commissioner for Research Mire Geoghegan-Quinn appear in the form of a hologram. This will be followed by a chance to meet AIBO the robot dog, see a car without a driver and a solar-powered aeroplane.
Attendees will get the latest insights about the plans to transform Europe into an 'Innovation Union'. Part of the Europe 2020 strategy bringing together research, education, finance and intellectual property with a holistic approach aimed at promoting sustainable growth and jobs. The Innovation Union plan commits the EU to boost investments in research and to increase Europe's appeal to both researchers and industry.For further information, please visit:
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/temp/event.html(opens in new window)