Good news from around Europe
EU-funded researchers have assisted in the development of China’s first commercial passenger plane by applying data mining concepts that overcome the challenge of working with limited and incomplete information. Powered by WPeMatico
The water industry is the 4th most energy intensive sector in the Atlantic area, responsible for significant contributions to climate change and reductions in competitiveness due to the associated costs. REDAWN aims to improve the energy efficiency of water networks through the installation of innovative micro-hydropower technology. This technology will
This “hackathon” style workshop is a hands-on intensive experience complementing the theoretical aspects of the online course on Intellectual Property Rights, Translation and Exploitation of Research. Students will work in small multi-disciplinary teams to assemble joint applied research proposals in the wide range of fields in brain science. Experienced entrepreneurs,
The EXCEPT project final conference aims to advance the dialogue between policy makers, civil society and researchers to discuss new interventions for reducing exclusion in Europe. Exploring the youth stories and policy analysis, this conference will involve policy and research experts from European and international institutions, who are at the
An EU-funded project is investigating ways to improve wild freshwater fish stocks. Its goal is to reverse declining fish populations and improve biodiversity in Europe’s rivers and lakes. Powered by WPeMatico
Research team from the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement in France, led by Prof Alexandre Dumont, won the first €1 million Horizon Birth Day Prize for their work that has cut the number of deaths of new mothers in hospitals in Mali and Senegal by as much as a
There is overwhelming evidence that diverse teams deliver stronger and more sustainable results in science and business. To harvest the benefits of diversity, the HBP is promoting innovative leadership and invites you to its first conference on this topic in March 2018. The conference will focus on the issue of
An EU-funded project has created an airbag bike helmet that is eight times safer than its traditional counterparts. It is both comfortable and attractive in a bid to motivate more people to cycle responsibly. Powered by WPeMatico
EU-funded researchers are developing a personalised dosing solution for chemotherapy targeting leukaemia using advanced microfluidic chips to meet the precise medical requirements of individual patients. Powered by WPeMatico
Challenges facing rural regions include few higher educational opportunities and lack of public transport, healthcare and shops. An EU-funded project combines research and training to help entrepreneurs improve life in such areas so as to encourage young people to stay and persuade those who have left to return. Powered by