Tag: innovation

Events – HBP Curriculum Workshop: Measuring and modelling brain states – 28-29 March 2020, Sölden, Austria

The final workshop of the 3rd HBP Curriculum Workshops Series invites researchers interested in measuring and modelling brain states at multiple scales. At the cellular level, the appearance of different brain states (such as wake, sleep, anesthesia) are reviewed at the scale of neurons, from extracellular recordings in both, human

Research Headlines – Food waste as feedstock for 3D printed bioplastics

An EU and industry-funded project is converting extracts of lemon rinds, almond husks and corn by-products into sustainably sourced car parts and building components, replacing fossil-based plastics, protecting the environment and growing the circular economy. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Healthier bivalves, healthier shellfish industry

Oysters, mussels, clams… marine molluscs are valued as tasty sources of nutrients. They are also valuable sources of income for many regions. EU-funded research is developing new knowledge and innovative techniques to help tackle diseases that can affect the health of bivalves and the livelihoods of producers as well as

Industrial research and innovation – 2019 Industrial Research and Development Scoreboard: EU companies increase investment amidst stiff global competition

Companies in the European Union have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) for the ninth consecutive year, but below the global growth rate. In 2018, they invested 4.7% more in R&D. This growth is driven by the automobile, health and ICT sectors. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Biomedaqu Course – 17-20 March 2020, Liege, Belgium

In the framework of the BioMedaqu Project, the University of Liege and partners are offering a training course covering: • Fish skeletal development and anatomy • Advanced visualisation technique for fish skeletal research • Image analysis, machine learning and automation • Skeletal pathologies in humans • Leadership, research impact, grant funding, entrepreneurship, product development &

Events – Reconciling agriculture, land-use, environment and sustainability in the 21st century: which challen – 30 January 2020, Brussels, Belgium

The workshop will build on ideas and experiences from a wide range of land-use stakeholders to share experiences and results on the development and real-life application of Decision Support Systems (DSS) Tools that can reconcile agriculture, land use and the environment. Having a strong operational and practical focus, the workshop

Events – OpenEARTH Conference on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation – 12-14 February 2020, Thessaloniki, Greece

The Conference aims to address the main issue of climate change adaptation and mitigation in primary and secondary sectors through the promotion of agricultural practices and modern effective technologies. It focuses mainly on carbon-, waste- and water-footprint and aims to stimulate the interest of scientists and citizens and to inform

Events – The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030: Mediterranean workshop – 21-23 January 2020, Venice, Italy

Following the First Global Planning Meeting, held in May 2019 (Denmark), a Mediterranean Workshop will be convened 21-23 January 2020, in Venice (Italy) hosted by the Italian Oceanographic Commission and co-organized with the IOC-UNESCO, the European Commission, the United Nations Environment/Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP) and the Mediterranean Science Commission. This

Events – The UN Decade of Ocean Science for sustainable development 2021-2030: North Atlantic Workshop – 6-10 January 2020, Halifax, Canada

The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver scientific knowledge, foster technological innovation, and build capacity to achieve the 2030 Agenda and reverse the decline of ocean health. This will be a truly global effort based on inclusive partnerships flourishing in a