Year: 2018

Events – Brexit: Towards a Changing Relationship between European & UK Universities? – 22 March 2018, Brussels, Belgium

At this working seminar, UniLiON will present the findings of the survey and a high level panel of experts from the UK and the EU will offer their insights and suggestions on the changing relationship between European and British universities. The aim of the seminar is to have an open,

Events – Personalised Medicine and the Big Data Challenge – 28 March 2018, Brussels, Belgium

The Brussels-based European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM), sixth annual Presidency conference, which will take place under the auspices of the Bulgarian Presidency of the European Union March 28th 2018, entitled ‘Personalised Medicine and the Big Data Challenge’. This will take place in the Belgian capital, at the prestigious Bibliothèque

Tree farms grow greener

New tree plantations could boost wood production while caring for nature and the climate. Following 20 years of planting mainly poplar monocultures in rural Italy, land owners in Verona are now testing an innovative way of growing mixed tree farms to boost their sustainability and harness valuable ecosystem services. Powered

Restored lake helps bring Denmark’s largest bog back to life

Birds and visitors are flocking back to the largest raised bog in Denmark now that its once dry lake is refilling with water. The restored lake plays a vital role in this wetland habitat. Its shallow flooding is nursing Lille Vildmose back towards a healthier ecosystem. In December last year,

Research Headlines – Appreciating the RICHES of a shared heritage

An EU-funded project has brought museums, galleries and cultural decision-makers closer to citizens, encouraged the digitalisation of archives, and promoted public participation in cultural discussions. Powered by WPeMatico

European Semester Winter Package out

The European Commission has published its annual analysis of the economic and social situation in the Member States, including progress in implementing country-specific recommendations and an assessment of possible imbalances. Powered by WPeMatico

More Commission support for industrial regions to build resilient and competitive economies

European Commission – Press release Brussels, 7 March 2018 Today the Commission announces which additional industrial transition regions will benefit from tailored support under an EU-funded pilot action. Today, the Commission has selected 7 additional EU regions and Member States for tailored assistance under the Commission pilot action on industrial…

Joint statement on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2018

European Commission – Statement Brussels, 6 March 2018 Equality between women and men is one of the fundamental values of the European Union enshrined in our treaties. Our Union is a pioneer in tackling gender-based discrimination and we can be proud of the progress achieved: Europe is one of the…