The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, has announced the imminent presentation of a proposal for a regulation to open a measure to help private storage of olive oil, to help adjust the offer. The acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has celebrated the announcement to present a proposal […]
The new Security and Defence Bulletin No 5 is now available!
The new Security and Defence No. 5 is now available! This bulletin summarises all the European Union’s activity in the field of Security and Defence in recent months. The bulletin is structured into News; Infographies; Documentation; and finally Magazines and Media Collection. In this September edition, we can highlight news such as Development of Multinational […]
Remote areas can now access electricity and heat
Global climate change is largely driven by increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to fossil fuel combustion. A novel micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) system for small, decentralised heating and electricity needs may offer an efficient and eco-friendly alternative. Micro-CHP systems are typically more efficient and thus have lower environmental impact than conventional energy sources. […]
Sakharov Prize 2019: meet the finalist and the winner
The Restorers, Marielle Franco, Claudelice Silva dos Santos, Chief Raoni and Ilham Tohti were shortlisted for the 2019 Sakharov Prize on Tuesday. Following a joint vote by MEPs in the Foreign Affairs and Development committees on Tuesday, the finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought are: Murdered Brazilian political activist and human rights defender Marielle Franco, Native […]
H2020: European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking Annual Work Plan 2019: HPC Competence Centres
The take-up of HPC services by industry and SMEs, academia and the public sector is a crucial element for the full development of a sustainable HPC ecosystem in Europe. Widening the use of HPC requires federating resources, and attracting new talents requires the further development of existing and the creation of new national HPC Competence […]
Research scientist position (postdoc) in biomedical image analysis (Japan)
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 […]