Tag: innovation

Research Headlines – A crystal-clear way to make crucial drugs more affordable

Monoclonal antibodies have emerged as a powerful weapon in the fight against a variety of diseases, including several types of cancer – but producing them remains a costly process. Crystallisation is the way forward, say EU-funded researchers working on an innovation that could make it easier, greener and far more

Research Headlines – Supporting EU-wide sustainable rural development

An EU-funded project has helped promote Europe-wide sustainable rural development by facilitating the implementation of successful cooperative models based on mutual economic, social and environmental benefits. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – MSCA 2018 Presidency conference dedicated workshop: Managing Researchers’ Talents, Skills & Career development – 5 July 2018, Vienna, Austria

The event addresses universities, research institutions and research funders investing in researchers’ talents, skills and career development. It also addresses beneficiaries and potential applicants of H2020 contracts/projects who have to comply with article 32 stipulating the need to take measures to implement the European Charter and Code (C & C)

Research Headlines – Uncorking the flavour and character of local wines

An EU-funded project has given European vintners the tools to make premium wines with local character. Researchers have pinpointed wild yeasts and bacteria that promise to serve up additional choice and flavour for consumers. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Final conference of the Horizon 2020 CarbonNext Project – 4 July 2018, Brussels

CarbonNext evaluates the potential use of CO2/CO as carbon-feedstock for the process industry in Europe. After two years of intensive work, the project consortium wants to share the major outcomes and results with an interested audience. The CarbonNext final conference will have speakers from industry, academia as well as policy

Research Headlines – Revitalising rural areas through social innovation

From local recycling schemes to community-led business start-ups, social innovation can drive the revitalisation of marginalised areas where markets and public administrations have failed. EU-funded researchers are studying examples of social innovation and exploring how best practices can be shared across Europe and beyond. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Treading a new path towards sustainable transport

Road and railway transport have a big impact on the environment. Through research into recycled materials and other sustainable techniques, an EU-funded project has put European transport on track to becoming environmentally friendly, and has trained a new generation of transport researchers. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Deep collaboration reveals ancient salt- and fresh-water corridors.

Deep collaborative research effort has delivered new insights into ancient salt- and fresh-water corridors between the Mediterranean and Atlantic, new theories on glacial formation and current climate conditions, as well as unprecedented career opportunities for the young EU-funded scientists behind these breakthroughs. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Repairing cartilage damage with a little help from 3D printing

Roughly 151 million people worldwide suffer from osteoarthritis, meaning that they experience chronic pain, reduced mobility and limited quality of life. Attempts to repair cartilage thus far have offered limited functionality and only temporary pain reduction. The usual course of action is therefore to replace the entire joint, rather than