Energy intensive industries in Europe depend on the one hand on very large volumes of minerals and other raw materials (e.g. 70% of process manufacturing depends on minerals and metals). On the other hand, they heavily rely on imports from third countries (extraction in Europe covers only 29% of the demand). Specific Challenge The challenge […]
Senior researcher of pharmacology in China
Organisation International Talent Search of Guangxi Research Field Pharmacological Sciences Deadline 31 March 2020 Location China Main dutties Participate in the evaluation of company’s drug development projects and provide technical support; Be responsible for the formulation of the overall research plan of nonclinical pharmacology and toxicology of drugs and related experimental research plans for […]
Transport costs EU households over €1.1 trillion
In 2018, households in the European Union (EU) spent 13.2% of their total consumption expenditure on transport. This represents a total expenditure of over €1.1 trillion, equivalent to 7.2% of the EU’s GDP or €2 220 per EU inhabitant. Transport is the EU’s second largest household expenditure item after housing (24.0% of total consumption expenditure). Food and non-alcoholic beverages […]
Croatian Council presidency: what MEPs expect
Croatia took over the rotating Council Presidency from Finland on 1 January 2020. Croatia’s slogan for its six-month presidency is: “A strong Europe in a world of challenges”. The country wants to focus on: sustainable development, a networked economy, safety and positioning Europe as a global leader. Busy period ahead Croatia will presided over […]
EU Sustainable Energy Week 2020
This year, the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2020 (EUSEW) will be taking place on 23-25 June 2020 in Brussels. It is organised by the European Commission, and it is the biggest event dedicated to renewable energy sources and efficient energy use in Europe. This events brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives to […]
Compulsory traineeship for students at the EU Delegation to Uruguay
The EU Delegation to Uruguay offers a traineeship to student interested in international relations and curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Uruguay. What the traineeship offer A traineeship of up to 6 months, for students undertaking a compulsory traineeship as a part […]
PhD or Postdoctoral position in experimental diamond nanophotonics and/or diamond fabrication
Organisation Institute of Physics, CAS, Prague Research Field Physics Deadline 01 March 2020 Location Czech Republic Position The fellow will be part of a young research team. She/he will be responsible mostly for experimental study of the fabricated samples. But also will have a chance to fabricate the samples. Namely, she/he will work in […]
Slovenia: A new reading literacy strategy for the new decade
The Government of Slovenia adopted in December 2019 the National Strategy for the Development of Reading Literacy for the period of 2019-2030. Strategy The strategy includes a framework for literacy development, quantitative targets for the next decade of literacy development, and foresees the foundation of a national Literacy Council. The newly adopted strategy emphasizes that reading literacy […]
The European Parliament reiterates the need to protect pollinating insects
MEPs want to stop the decline of bees and other insect pollinators in the EU and are calling for more measures to protect the diversity of pollinator species. With pollinator populations declining in Europe and other parts of the world, the European Parliament has repeatedly called on the European Commission to propose more measures to better protect […]