Month: January 2019

Research Headlines – A roadmap for wider access to scientific results

Open science and new technology, which make research findings freely available to everyone, have revolutionised academic research. An EU-funded project has proposed solutions and recommendations to ensure scientific discoveries are communicated as widely as possibly for the benefit of other researchers, industry and society as a whole. Powered by WPeMatico

Erasmus+ 2019 Programme Guide Corrigendum

Changes concern Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degress, European Universities and Sector Skills Alliances. Full details are available here. Version 2 of the Programme Guide introducing these changes is available here.   Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Lighter, fuel-efficient ships for a sustainable future

Ultra-efficient ships built with innovative, lightweight materials using sustainable manufacturing processes are taking to the seas thanks to an EU-funded project that promises to boost the competitiveness of the European maritime industry – and benefit the environment. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Getting green renewables into the grid

Today’s clean, renewable energy is bringing power to millions with virtually no adverse environmental impact. An EU-funded project is modelling the power sector and assessing different scenarios for the further integration of green renewables into the electrical grid. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Better flood warnings over the phone

An EU-funded project has brought together satellite-imaging data with crowd-sourced information from a mobile phone app to provide better information and warnings for citizens and emergency responders during flooding events. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Helping small farmers to meet growing food needs

The expansion of the world’s population poses a number of urgent challenges, including increasing food production. An EU-funded project is developing an Earth observation (EO)-based IT platform that provides key information and advisory services to small farmers, to help them play their part in meeting future food needs. Powered by

Win a travel grant to Lisbon!

In the framework of its Call for EoI for Knowledge Providers, the 4helix+ Project is offering an extraordinary opportunity to creativity experts, open innovation communities, “manufacturers of ideas”, registered as the 4helix+ Knowledge Providers, to participate free of charge in the 4helix+ Blue Bootcamp in Lisbon on February 7th and

Research Headlines – Award-winning innovations to propel fusion power

Researchers from Germany and the United Kingdom have been recognised for cutting-edge innovations that could help make fusion power a commercial reality – a highly stress-resistant metal and robots with mini yet mighty laser heads. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Smart crowd evacuation in emergencies

Protecting large crowds is a key public safety priority. An EU-funded project has developed an evacuation platform to support responders in guiding crowds away from danger should an emergency arise, thereby saving lives. Powered by WPeMatico