Day: July 28, 2017

Events – Stakeholder Consultation on Food from the Oceans – 13 November 2017, Brussels

The holding of this Stakeholder Consultation on Food from the Oceans on 13 November 2017 in Brussels follows the request to SAM to investigate this topic from the Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella, via the Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas. It was taken on

Events – Expert Workshop on Food from the Ocean – 14 September 2017, Brussels

This Expert Workshop on Food from the Ocean will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday 14 September 2017. It is organised by the High Level Group (HLG) of Scientific Advisors of the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) and Science Advice for Policy by European Academies EC Consortium (SAPEA).

Research Headlines – Weighing the evidence: insights from European childhood obesity study

Child obesity is not a challenge families can tackle on their own, say EU-funded researchers. Following a five-year study involving thousands of children, they conclude that governments must do more to help. Powered by WPeMatico

Training at Work Award – European Vocational Skills Week 2017

The award for “Professional training in micro, small and medium enterprises at various career stages” is open for applications until 27 September 2017. Powered by WPeMatico

Seafarers: New measures to improve working conditions

European Commission – Press release Brussels, 27 July 2017 The European Commission is proposing that an agreement between social partners to improve the working conditions of seafarers on board of EU-flagged vessels, be enshrined in EU law. Powered by WPeMatico