Day: April 6, 2019

Research Headlines – Lignite-based humus as instant, lasting soil booster

Unlike fresh humus such as compost, stable humus makes a long-term contribution to soil fertility. It takes many years to form naturally – but now, for the first time, a manufactured granulate is available. The SME offering this product as an instant, lasting fix for tired soils is carrying out

Research Headlines – Collective behaviour in the digital age

How do people behave in a world connected by technology? What mechanisms shape the actions and reactions of large groups? And how could they be explored through controlled experiments? EU-funded researchers have generated new knowledge to inform the development of a behaviour simulator. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Save the date! Open Info Day, Horizon 2020 – ‘Health, demographic change and wellbeing’ – 3 July 2019, Brussels (Charlemagne building), Belgium

With the principle of ‘better health for all’ at its core, Horizon 2020’s Societal Challenge 1 (Health, demographic change and wellbeing) focuses on: •  personalised health and care •  infectious diseases and improving global health •  innovative and sustainable health systems •  decoding the role of the environment (including climate

Events – Collaboration for the impactful Earth system science – European research infrastructures – 4 June 2019, Brussels, Belgium

Welcome to Learn and Discuss. It’s an interactive event combining talks, panel discussions, and science market format – all discussing the European Environmental Research Infrastructures and the results of their joint collaboration • The societal impact of European Environmental Research Infrastructures • The key role of European Environmental Research Infrastructures in the

International Roma Day: Statement by First Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Commissioners Johannes Hahn, Marianne Thyssen, Vĕra Jourová, Corina Creţu

European Commission – Statement Brussels, 5 April 2019 Ahead of International Roma Day on 8 April, First Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Commissioners Johannes Hahn, Marianne Thyssen, Vĕra Jourová, Corina Creţu stated: “Today, we celebrate Roma culture and remember their history, which has been an intricate part of Europe for centuries.

Interreg Project Slam 2019 is back! Apply now.

 The Interreg MED Programme encourages you to participate in the Interreg Project Slam 2019 session, during the #EURegionsWeek, from 7th to 10th of October in Brussels. What is the Interreg Project Slam 2019? It’s an initiative featured by the Interact Programme, to promote innovative communication approaches related to the capitalisation