Month: November 2018

Research Headlines – Better information sharing to fight threats at sea

EU-funded researchers are creating an information-sharing system for maritime surveillance authorities that will improve coordination on threats such as international terrorism and cross-border pollution at sea, contributing to a safer, cleaner Europe. Powered by WPeMatico

CALL for Knowledge Providers: OPEN now!

The 4helix+ project is looking for experts belonging to Cultural and Creative Industries and Creative Community Spaces i.e. ‘new innovation agents’ (fablabs, makerspaces etc) for the implementation of the project’s “Transnational Innovation Voucher Scheme”. The experts responding to the Call will become part of a transnational list of “Knowledge Providers”. From

Research Headlines – Robots help kids on autism spectrum with their social skills

An emotionally intelligent, partially autonomous social robot could help children with autism spectrum disorder improve their social skills, according to EU-funded researchers who have been developing the next generation of robot-enhanced therapy. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – 3D technology reawakening Europe’s past

The secrets hidden inside Europe’s historical buildings and sites are being unlocked with the use of advanced 3D technology developed by an EU-funded project. The project is reconstructing such sites virtually – imparting knowledge of Europe’s cultural heritage to a wider audience on smartphones and other mobile devices. Powered by

Research Headlines – Catching more criminals with innovative forensic imaging

EU-funded researchers are ready to market new, accurate and fast footwear detection and tyre-tracking technology to help solve more crimes and increase security across Europe. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Improving Europe’s crisis management capability

Persistent threats and challenges to our safety and security call for better action at the international level. An EU-funded project offers the means to advance and improve Europe’s crisis management and disaster resilience capabilities through standardisation. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Eye in the sky boosts EU coastal surveillance

Europe’s coastline covers tens of thousands of kilometres, providing many opportunities for crime and illegal or irregular entry. An EU-funded project has developed aerial surveillance technology to help protect and secure these vulnerable sea borders. Powered by WPeMatico

New opening session: Bologna Process Implementation Report 2020

Important notice: Due to a strike of the Belgian Postal Services, the Agency has received only recently a tender which has been sent within the time-limit set by the call for tenders n° EACEA/2018/08. As a consequence, the Agency has decided to organize another opening session for this tender.   Please

Open science – Commission launches European Open Science Cloud

Following a major effort by the European Commission, the Member States and the scientific community, the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) was launched today to provide a safe environment for researches to store, analyse and re-use data for research, innovation and educational purposes. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Could bats hold the secret to healthy ageing?

Scientists have long hoped that uncovering the mechanisms of the ageing process may provide hints as to how to halt or slow it down in humans. Now, EU-funded researchers have found that bats hold important clues. Powered by WPeMatico