Good news from around Europe
The European Commission, Finland and Germany will co-host the 2nd Arctic Science Ministerial on 25-26 October 2018 in Berlin, Germany. The aims of this 2nd Arctic Science Ministerial meeting are to: • Promote the results of the deliverables presented at the 1st Arctic Science Ministerial meeting, • Increase capacity to respond to
Buoys, floats, moorings and research vessels, to name just a few examples – data about the state of the Atlantic is collected by a number of means. And by a profusion of actors, who could jointly produce even better results if they applied a common strategy. EU-funded researchers are driving
EU-funded project unpicks why Europe’s fish industry is suffering in the face of international competition and will provide the industry with new software and studies to help improve business strategies. Powered by WPeMatico
Title of the event is “Engaged Humanities: preserving and revitalizing endangered languages and cultural heritage”. This is an international meeting of scientists and language activists working together on language documentation and revitalisation. Powered by WPeMatico
Hydrogen cars generate zero emissions but up until now have been too expensive to become the car of choice for the majority. The EU-funded COPERNIC project improved the quality of materials, the overall design and the manufacturing process for hydrogen storage tanks, cutting costs and making hydrogen cars a viable
Sessions will focus on developing the UK’s international profile in the global research landscape, and the key challenges and opportunities associated with both leaving the EU and developing new partnerships. Delegates will discuss future involvement in Horizon 2020, availability of European Research Council funding and mobility of researchers. Further discussion
New building concepts that take into account catastrophic events such as earthquakes have the potential to save thousands of lives. EU-funded researchers have pioneered new methods and materials for constructing earthquake-fire resistant buildings that are lightweight, energy efficient and cost-effective. The project’s results are currently being commercialised. Powered by WPeMatico
Demand for natural pigments in the cosmetic and food industry is high, but most blue pigments used in cosmetics and food are still artificial. THE EU-funded BIOVADIA project increased understanding of marennine, the blue pigment in blue diatoms. Research continues and could eventually feed into diverse applications, including use of
Can carnivorous farmed fish become vegetarian? Trout is one of Europe’s main farmed fish. Its diet relies on catching wild fish. The goal is to reduce the pressure on marine resources by finding plant-based substitutes. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission is organising a high-level conference on “Modern Biotechnologies in Agriculture – Paving the way for responsible innovation”. This one-day conference will take place in the Charlemagne Building, Rue de la Loi 170, Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday 28 September 2017 from 9.30 to 18.00. HLG member Janusz Bujnicki