Month: May 2019

Events – Green leaders conference – 23-24 May 2019, Berlin, Germany

Most people who are influential and who are regarded today as doers or pioneers face one question: How do we manage to make our civilization sustainable? How can we meet the needs of more and more people while protecting the natural foundation? We are excited to have attracted some of

Research Headlines – Hybrid propulsion to power Europe’s space missions

An EU-funded project carried out research into a hybrid propulsion engine that can transfer satellites into orbit more cost-effectively and with less pollution than other systems, ensuring Europe has independent, environmentally friendly access to space. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – CAR-T cell therapy advances treatment for multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a rare and incurable type of cancer that affects cells in the bone marrow called plasma cells. An EU-funded project is using revolutionary cell technology to tackle multiple myeloma, developing a viable and commercially attractive treatment for it and other rare diseases. Powered by WPeMatico

Scientific Advice Mechanism – The European Commission’s Chief Scientific Advisors call for a wider, evidence-based policy response to pre-empt the growing risks of microplastic pollution

While considerable uncertainty surrounds the ecological and health risks of microplastic pollution, these risks will increase in the future if microplastic pollution continues at its present rate. Widespread ecological risks are likely in the coming decades, but the absence of population-wide studies means that it is not yet possible to

New data show more than 14 million young people benefitted from Youth Guarantee

Latest data on the Youth Guarantee show that youth unemployment and rate of NEETs have reached record lows since the Youth Guarantee started, but also indicate more work is still needed. Powered by WPeMatico

Third Call for Modular Projects : Opening of the full application phase

For a detailed description of contents of Programme specific objectives and types of projects, including information on possible actions, beneficiaries and target groups, please refer to the relevant Terms of Reference of each Specific Objective open for this Call for proposals. Please be reminded that: Only the candidates for modular