Day: August 15, 2017

Research Headlines – How EU engineers are creating stability in the renewable energy market

A group of EU-funded engineers from across the continent has created a system to help stabilise electricity grids across Europe and ensure a steady energy supply for decades to come. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – EU for facts – JRC Annual Conference – 28 September 2017, Brussels

Interactions between science and policy under the lens Clear recommendations for successful evidence-informed policy making are the aim for the 2017 Joint Research Centre (JRC) annual conference. It will offer an open encounter between leading experts from the fields of science, policy and communication. The programme features around 26 speakers

Events – European Commission & European Defence Agency Matchmaking event – 7 November 2017, Brussels

On 7 November a matchmaking event will be organised in Brussels by the European Defence Agency (EDA ) and the European Commission (EC) (“Key Enabling Technologies” Programme in the Research & Innovation DG). Information will be exchanged on projects developed in EDA and EC in the field of Nanotechnologies, Advanced

Recent social protection developments concerning long-term care (Austria) and old-age pensions (Serbia and Slovenia)

Three new Flash Reports prepared by the European Social policy Network (ESPN) are now available and provide information on recent social protection developments concerning long-term care (Austria) and old-age pensions (Serbia and Slovenia): Powered by WPeMatico

Don’t miss LIFE workshop at 16th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia

The EU LIFE programme is hosting a waste workshop in Sardinia, Italy, highlighting LIFE funding opportunities and latest advances in Europe in waste management solutions. The workshop takes place at one of the largest gatherings on waste management science and technologies in Europe. Powered by WPeMatico

New study highlights conservation work on moorlands in the UK

Conservation measures, including those carried out under two LIFE projects, have had a beneficial impact on moorland in the Peak District and South Pennines, according to new monitoring and research undertaken by the LIFE projects, Moors for the Future Partnership and the University of Manchester. Powered by WPeMatico