Month: June 2019

Selection results – European Universities 2019

Today the Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport announced the results of the European Universities 2019 call for proposals. See the list of selected universities here. Read the Commissioner’s full press conference here. Powered by WPeMatico

Slovakia: a year on, an EU initiative helped improve the economy and everyday life in the Prešov region

European Commission – Press release Brussels, 18 June 2019 Today, the European Commission takes stock of the first year of implementation of the ‘Catching up Regions Initiative’ in the Prešov region. This Slovak ‘low-income region’, which GDP is rapidly growing but remains well under the EU and Slovak average, has…

REGIOSTARS AWARDS: LOCATIONS project of the MED Urban Transports Community is competing!

(Rome, 4 June 2019) “Inspiring other regions and project managers across Europe” is the aim of the REGIOSTARS awards, for which LOCATIONS, a project of the MED Urban Transports Community is a candidate. Handed out by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy, the REGIOSTARS are awarded

Research Headlines – New lab seeks supramolecular solutions for gene therapy

A new EU-funded laboratory in Romania has given researchers a head start in applying the insights of supramolecular chemistry to biomedical applications such as gene therapy, tissue engineering and drug delivery. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Smart factory robots with collaborative skills

An EU-funded project is developing a new industrial shop floor concept comprising mobile robots that can perceive their surroundings and collaborate with people. The expected efficiency boost could benefit the EU economy and society in general. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – A big step for hydrogen fuel cells in cars

The launch of hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars is being held back by several barriers. An EU and industry-funded project removed one such hurdle by developing a prototype fuel cell that meets all industrial specifications. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Smarter LED lights that are better for our health

An EU-funded project is developing smart luminaires that are customised, have longer lifespans, and can improve our moods and productivity. This could make us healthier and boost the competitiveness and eco-friendliness of Europe’s lighting industry. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – 11th World conference of Science Journalists – 1-5 July 2019, Lausanne, Switzerland

The European Union’s stand number 2 is the place to learn more about the role of science and research in the EU. From “Dieselgate” to terrorist attacks, from climate change to regulating social media and the digital economy – scientific research underpins EU policies across the board. With its EUR10bln