Good news from around Europe
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
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
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
As the public and authorities adapt to the changing threat of terrorism, an EU-funded project is developing training for first responders to terrorist situations using gaming technology that integrates real-world data on how major attacks unfold. Powered by WPeMatico
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) materials are hazardous and represent an important potential risk to human beings. An EU-funded project is developing a ‘field toolbox’ for emergency services and medical personnel to aid victims of CBRN exposure. Powered by WPeMatico
For the second year in a row, the European Commission has launched the EU-wide “Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach”. This Prize is awarded to outstanding works that enhance citizens’ understanding of the EU and help broaden ownership of the European project. The 2018 edition of the Prize focuses on young people. Read more
The call for proposals Networks and partnerships of Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers (Call EACEA/37/2018) has been published. Powered by WPeMatico
Commission – Press release European Brussels, 9 November 2018 Today marks the end of the 2018 edition of the European Vocational Skills Week, organised by the European Commission in cooperation with the Austrian Presidency. Powered by WPeMatico
Since its first edition of 2008, the Stakeholder forum has brought together the European Fuel Cell and Hydrogen community. More than 10 years after, it continues to create a unique environment for making new connections or renewing old ones and serves as a forum to discuss the role of fuel
Energy policies cannot fulfil their maximum potential if the knowledge stemming from social sciences and humanities research is not factored into the decision-making process. Citizens should be at the core of all policies, including those to do with energy. This conference will underline how crucial social knowledge is to accelerating