Category: Tech

Research Headlines – Remote monitoring boost for long-term patients

Patients with long-term medical conditions, such as depression, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy, need regular monitoring, but having to visit the clinic frequently for tests can be a problem. An EU- and industry-funded project is aiming to implement real-time, on-demand monitoring through remote assessment, to potentially improve patient experience and outcomes

Research Headlines – Better integration for a stronger Europe

Diversity is a sign of a healthy, democratic society, but ensuring that minorities are integrated into society is a challenge for policymakers. The EU-funded INTEGRIM programme has built a solid research foundation to develop evidence-based policies for social cohesion as people migrate and mix across Europe. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Arctic Circle Assembly – 19-21 October 2018, Reykjavik, Iceland

The Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic bringing together more than 2000 participants. On the agenda: •highlight the EU’s engagement in the Arctic research, •highlight the role of the Horizon 2020 programme in the support of the EU Arctic

Events – Energy Poverty and Social Isolation – 16 October 2018, Brussels, Belgium

Energy poverty is defined as the inability of households to access adequate energy services, including: home heating/cooling, electrical appliances and mobility. Since the global financial crash and the ‘cost of living crisis’ that has accompanied austerity, energy poverty is a pressing concern for many households across Europe. The launch of

Research Headlines – Vaccines, and their benefits beyond immunisation

How do vaccination programmes influence child survival in low-income countries? Protection against the targeted illness is not the only aspect to consider, according to an EU-funded project that explored associated outcomes known as ‘non-specific effects’. The research focused on public health interventions in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Powered by

Major EU investments in infrastructure help write a new chapter in Greece

European Commission – Press release Brussels, 3 October 2018 This week, Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Crețu will travel to Greece to visit or inaugurate three major transport and environment projects which have received a total of €1.3 billion in support from EU funds. Powered by WPeMatico

Meet us next week at #EURegionsWeek in Brussels

You can expect a very busy activity during all 4 days: 170 sessions, 6.000 participants, officials from EU institutions and national and regional organisms and other relevant stakeholders. Hence, at least, this is a unique moment to make friends and expand your network in all possible levels. At this stage