The essential criteria for selecting projects under Horizon 2020 are excellence, impact and implementation. This requires attracting the best researchers and innovators in particular from the entire EU but also from countries associated to the programme. Specific Challenge Collaboration across borders and between industry and research organisations is still insufficiently developed. The challenge is therefore […]
Assistant Proffesor position at Aalto University, Finland
Aalto University is a Finnish multidisciplinary university in the fields of science and technology, economics, architecture, and art and design. Aalto University employs ~370 professors and has a student body of 20 000, 70 % of which are students in science and technology. Organisation Aalto University Aalto is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology […]
H2020. Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy: Healthy soils for healthy food production
The EU and China are facing similar challenges of increasing soils health and producing more high quality food for increasing population. At the same time soils are facing a lot of pressures from use of fertilizers (manure and mineral), historical management of soils and increasing land degradation. Specific Challenge To achieve certain quality of food […]
EU and China sign landmark agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications in China
The EU and China concluded the negotiations on a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GI) in China and 100 Chinese GI in the EU against imitations and usurpation. This landmark agreement is expected to result in reciprocal trade benefits and demand for high-quality products on both sides. Delivering on the commitment made […]
Polish rules relating to the retirement age of judges and public prosecutors are contrary to EU law
The European Court held that Poland has failed to fulfil one of its obligations as a member state In yestgerday’s judgment the Court, upholds the action for failure to fulfil obligations brought by the Commission against the Republic of Poland and held that that Member State had failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law, […]
EU Control Measures for African Swine Fever
African swine fever is a viral disease of pigs and wild boar that is usually deadly. There are neither vaccines nor cures. For this reason, it has serious socio-economic consequences in affected countries. Humans are not susceptible to the disease. The typical signs of African swine fever are similar to classical swine fever, and the […]
African Swine Fever: how to stay one step ahead
Título: African Swine Fever: how to stay one step ahead Autor: EFSAchannel Duración: 03:10 Resumen: La nueva guía práctica de la EFSA sobre la peste porcina africana: qué es y cómo proteger a los cerdos domésticos de la infección. Desde causas y síntomas hasta medidas de precaución, una lista de las mejores prácticas sobre cómo proteger […]
Industrial policy: recommendations to support Europe’s leadership in six strategic business areas
Europe’s industry is strong and has retained global leadership in many sectors, such as automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, machinery and aerospace. Our industry has created 1.7 million jobs since 2013 and accounts for more than two-third of our exports. However, in a changing world Europe’s industry must adjust and adapt to remain ahead of the curve. […]
Three vacant positions for research and teaching assistants at Ghent University
The Ghent University is looking for three research and teaching assistants (PhD students) Organisation Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers […]