Composite or multi-layer materials are increasingly used in different applications. Specific Challenge Products and materials are getting more and more complex, which affects the ability to retain the value of materials in successive uses. While the combination of different materials may provide unique and desirable properties to products, it also brings challenges for the sorting, […]
Brexit: MEPs concerned about citizens’ rights
Parliament highlights that assurances are needed on the protection of citizens’ rights to ensure its consent to the Withdrawal Agreement. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, MEPs take stock of citizens’ rights in the context of Brexit and highlight that their consent to the Withdrawal Agreement will take into account “experiences gained and assurances […]
EU ecodesign and energy labels improving energy efficiency
EU action on ecodesign and energy labelling has contributed to greater energy efficiency, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors. The regulatory process was significantly delayed, creating a situation in which the impact of the policy risked being overestimated. In addition, non-compliance with the regulation by manufacturers and retailers remains a significant issue, […]
Call for applications “Youth delegate for a year”
In line with its “Roadmap for youth participation”, the Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe will invite 2 young persons representing their member NGO to Strasbourg (France), to take an active part, as a youth delegate, in its coming April and October sessions. Being a youth delegate for a year is an opportunity to gain […]
Guide for european researchers on funding and grants in China published
EURAXESS China is glad to inform you that a new Guide was produced under the EU-funded project “Improving EU Access to National and Regional Financial Incentives for Innovation in China”. The Guide was presented on January 14th during the Final Event & New Year’s Reception of the above-mentioned project at the EU Delegation to China. Based on […]
EU at the PDAC convention: Open to the world – the European Union’s Horizon programme for research and innovation
The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises is organising a technology workshop at the PDAC (Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada) convention in Toronto, in collaboration with DG for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs and the EIT Raw Materials. When: 3 March 2020 Where: Toronto, Canada Section: EASME HOME, Environment, Horizon 2020 Environment […]
Creative Europe: Promotion of European audiovisual works online
The MEDIA subprogramme is aimed at strengthening and supporting the European film and audiovisual industry. Scope Within the specific objective of promoting transnational circulation, two of the priorities of the MEDIA Sub-programme shall be: to support transnational marketing, branding, and distribution of audiovisual works on all other non-theatrical platforms; to promote new distribution modes in […]
Less than half of EU travellers are aware of EU Passenger Rights
The European Commission today released the results of a Eurobarometer survey on passenger rights in the European Union (EU). According to the survey, 43% of EU citizens who have travelled by air, long-distance rail, coach, ship or ferry in the previous 12 months (‘travellers’) know that the EU has put in place rights for passengers. […]
5 PhD Positions In Experimental Quantum Physics
Organisation University of Amsterdam Research Field Physics Fecha límite 30 April 2020 Location Netherlands Project Project 1: Continuous atom laser Project 2: Quantum simulation with Rydberg coupled Sr atoms Project 3: Superradiant Sr clock Project 4: RbSr ground-state molecules Benefits We offer a temporary contract for 38 hours per week, preferably starting at date for […]