Riken has an opening for a post-doc in biomedical analysis. RIKEN is Japan’s largest comprehensive research institution renowned for high-quality research in a diverse range of scientific disciplines. Founded in 1917 as a private research foundation in Tokyo, RIKEN has grown rapidly in size and scope, today encompassing a network of world-class research centers and […]
Brexit: European Commission statement following this weekend’s technical talks with the United Kingdom
Michel Barnier briefed EU27 Ambassadors this afternoon, following constructive technical-level talks with the United Kingdom over the weekend. He will also inform the European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group this evening. A lot of work remains to be done. Discussions at technical level will continue today. Michel Barnier will brief EU27 Ministers at the General Affairs […]
Why stem cells could hold key to tackling breast cancer
Stem cells can play a critical role in breast cancer relapses, EU-funded researchers have found. By understanding the molecular characteristics of these stem cells, the BRECASTEM project hopes to advance new treatments and more targeted therapies – and ultimately save lives. The cells in our body are constantly being replaced. This requires new cells to […]
Fourth European Vocational Skills Week: ‘VET for All – Skills for Life’
The 2019 European Vocational Skills Week will take place in Helsinki from 14to 18 October. Hosted by the European Commission in partnership with the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU, this fourth edition will continue to encourage people of all ages to ‘discover their talent’ through vocational education and training (VET). In addition […]
Mozambique: EU channels further €10 million in humanitarian aid
The European Commission is mobilising an additional €10 million in humanitarian assistance for the many still dealing with the consequences of the two unprecedented tropical cyclones that hit Mozambique in 2019. The new humanitarian aid package announced today will increase funding for: Emergency food aid and nutritional support. Health care: EU funds will help the […]
Creative Europe: Support to Festivals. Action 1
Creative Europe is a European Union project for the period 2014-2020. The Creative Europe programme aims to support the European audiovisual, cultural and creative sector. Scope Within the field of promoting transnational circulation, one of the priorities of the MEDIA Sub-programme shall be to: support audience development as a means of stimulating interest in and […]
Specialist – EU external and institutional affairs
Europol is a well-established and recognized organisation that became an EU agency in 2010. It is constantly looking for creative, self-reliant and energetic employees, who are up to the challenges involved in international crime-fighting, to work in its state-of-the-art headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands. Europol employs more than 1,000 personnel, including around 160 analysts, […]
H2020: Information and Communication Technologies: Building blocks for resilience in evolving ICT systems
Algorithms, software and hardware systems must be designed having security, privacy, data protection, fault tolerance and accountability in mind from their design phase in a measurable manner, taking into account future-proof, advanced cryptographic means. Relevant challenges include: (a) to develop mechanisms that measure the performance of ICT systems with regards to cybersecurity and privacy and (b) […]
Vacancy for a post of Asylum Project Support Officer
The European Asylum Support Office (hereinafter referred to as “EASO”), established by Regulation 439/20101 , strengthens European Union (EU) Member States practical cooperation on asylum, enhances the implementation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) and supports Member States whose asylum and reception systems are under particular pressure. Place La Valeta (Malta) Institution EUROPEAN ASYLUM SUPPORT OFFICE Profile The […]