Month: November 2018

Research Headlines – New way to monitor diabetes and other metabolic disorders

EU-funded researchers have developed computer models that accurately predict and monitor the progression of metabolic syndrome and its associated diseases. This advance may result in new therapies for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, liver disease and more. Powered by WPeMatico

Scientific Advice Mechanism – Commission’s Chief Scientific Advisors publish statement on the regulation of gene editing

The European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) Group of Chief Scientific Advisors has today published a statement providing ‘a scientific perspective on the regulatory status of products derived from gene editing, and the implications for the GMO Directive’. Powered by WPeMatico

New DG Employment seminar on Sectoral Skills for the Future – Blueprint in the Spotlight

Seminar: Sectoral Skills for the Future – Blueprint in the Spotlight Five ongoing Blueprint projects funded under Erasmus+ KA2 Sector Skills Alliances 2017 will be discussed in a seminar Sectoral Skills for the Future – Blueprint in the Spotlight organised by DG Employment on 15 November 2018. Powered by WPeMatico

Infosession on Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative

European Universities Initiative – Information session Following the recent launch of the European Universities Initiative under the 2019 Erasmus+ call, an infossesion will be held in Brussels on 18th December 2018. Save the date for the upcoming information session. Further details will be published soon at the Commission News –

Report on inequalities in access to healthcare across the EU released

The study, which includes country reports and a synthesis report, provides an overview of inequality in access to healthcare in 35 European countries – EU Member States as well as EFTA and enlarging countries – showing that important inequalities persist, both between and within countries. Powered by WPeMatico

Sustainable farming to mitigate climate change

A clear message emerged at the October LIFE ClimAgri workshop at the European Parliament: faced with climate change, current intensive farming practices are unsustainable. Powered by WPeMatico

European Pillar of Social Rights: Statement by President Juncker, Vice-President Dombrovskis and Commissioner Thyssen one year following its proclamation

Commission – Statement European Brussels, 13 November 2018 Almost one year ago, on 17 November 2017, the leaders of the European Union solemnly proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights at the Social Summit for fair jobs and growth in Gothenburg, Sweden. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Knowledge for a Better World: R&I recipes for Inclusive, Sustainable Development – 26 November 2018, Brussels, Belgium

Norway has strong academic partnerships in Europe. Three years ago, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology started a process to enhance our presence in Europe, aligned with our national R&D strategy. We want to share our expertise and contribute even more to the European Research and Education Area. This

Research Headlines – New platform helps earth scientists manage and share data

An EU-funded project has developed a virtual research environment to help the earth sciences community manage its research life cycles and to share knowledge. The new e-infrastructure platform provides easy access to vast amounts of data and tools, boosting researchers’ productivity and creativity. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Fighting online terrorism-related activities

Law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) across Europe face important challenges in trying to identify, gather and interpret terrorist-generated content on the internet. An EU-funded project is creating a powerful IT-based intelligence platform for detecting online, organised terrorist activities. The goal is to help authorities protect people against terrorist attacks. Powered by WPeMatico