Month: March 2018

EU Ministers agree on European framework for quality and effective apprenticeships

EU Ministers for Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs agreed on a recommendation setting a European framework for quality and effective apprenticeships, based on a Commission proposal from October 2017. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Art to promote dialogue on contentious cultural heritage

EU-funded researchers are developing art-based methods of promoting reflection and dialogue on contentious aspects of Europe’s cultural heritage. Transmission of these methods aims to increase inclusiveness and foster convivial relations, thereby helping to shape European imagination. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Knowledge is key to sustainable biomass transition

Providing detailed information on non-food biomass availability and appropriate conversion technologies will help to boost Europe’s sustainable transition to a bio-based economy. An EU-funded project is helping to ensure that sustainable biomass is creating new revenue streams for agriculture and job opportunities in bio-based industries. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Smarter grids for reliable electricity transport

An EU-funded project has developed a probabilistic approach to providing a reliable and affordable electricity supply to European consumers. It uses innovative methods to address the challenges of an increasingly interconnected, flexible and renewables-dominated system. Powered by WPeMatico