Month: March 2019

Events – Q-Sort 2019 International Conference On Quantum Imaging And Electron Beam Shaping – 2-5 July 2019, Erlangen, Germany

This conference is organized jointly by the partners of the projects Quantum Sorter – A new Measurement Paradigm in Electron Microscopy (H2020-FETOPEN) with the support of Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen Recent developments in the spatial and temporal shaping of electron beams are on the verge

Health – EU researchers find link between resistance to antibiotics and sanitation

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is directly linked to sanitary conditions and the population’s general state of health: the better the sanitation, the lower the problem of AMR. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Promoting gender equality in science

European science is missing out on talent as leadership positions remain predominantly occupied by men. To challenge this gender imbalance, an EU-funded project is helping research institutes support female staff in their research career and encouraging work-life balance. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Advancing gender equality in research and innovation

An EU-funded project has set up a network of national policymakers and civil servants to advance gender equality in science, technology and innovation in the European Research Area (ERA). Europe will benefit as more women have the opportunity to contribute their skills to research and innovation. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Efficient and sustainable production of high added value bio-chemicals – 15 May 2019, Delft, Netherlands

The workshop “Efficient and sustainable production of high added value bio-chemicals via biotechnological and chemocatalytic routes”, organized in the frame of the BioCatPolymers H2020 project, aims to bring together researchers from industry and academia, industrial players, local stakeholders and policy makers to discuss recent advances in the production of high

Research Headlines – Support for patients with respiratory diseases

An EU and industry-funded project has developed new patient-centred tools and approaches to help people with chronic obstructive respiratory disease (CODP) get more personalised treatments – a means to boost their activity levels, health and well-being. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Cleaning up oil in a cold climate

Exploration and production of oil and gas are entering ever more extreme environments. An EU-funded project is examining the best ways to respond to accidental oil spills in the icy waters of the Arctic. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Forward as one: Healthcare innovation and the need for policymaker engagement – 9 April 2019, Brussels, Belgium

This year’s event is entitled “Forward as one: Healthcare Innovation and the need for policymaker engagement”, and will be held in association with the Romanian Presidency of the European Union, which runs until the end of June. More than ever before, in this crucially important year, the EAPM Conference will

Research Headlines – Autonomous robots to improve disaster relief

An EU-funded project promoted knowledge and skills exchange between Europe and China in the field of robotics. As a result, researchers have come up with a prototype smart rescue robot that could improve cooperation between humans and robots in disaster situations – helping to save lives. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Synergistic jet engines for cleaner aviation

An EU-funded project has developed new engine design concepts with the potential to radically improve aircraft efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase sustainability and boost European industry competitiveness. These new designs aim to maximise synergies between various existing and novel engine technologies. Powered by WPeMatico