Day: June 2, 2017

Foresight – Scenarios for future research and innovation policies in Europe are presented to the Commission

Research, science and innovation are of critical importance for Europe’s performance in the world. Regardless of what the next decades have in store for Europe, we will need strong universities, research organisations, laboratories and technology-based companies, which will demand much more investment in research and innovation as well as better

Infectious Diseases – Faster diagnosis saves lives: €20 million EU loan to develop new device to quickly identify pathogens causing meningitis and other infectious diseases

An EU loan of €20 million will support a Barcelona-based start-up to develop and commercialise a device capable of identifying within an hour a range of infectious pathogens, such as those contained in meningitis, respiratory or gastro-intestinal infections. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Every drop counts as Europe prepares for long dry spells

As temperatures rise, water scarcity and quality in the Mediterranean basin are growing concerns. An EU-funded team has developed clever, safe aquifer management solutions for a market that is set to expand as rainfall becomes less predictable. Powered by WPeMatico

Recent social policy developments in Bulgaria, Finland, Lithuania, Portugal and Switzerland

Seven new Flash Reports prepared by the European Social policy Network (ESPN) are now available and provide information on recent social policy developments in Bulgaria, Finland, Lithuania, Portugal and Switzerland. Powered by WPeMatico