As a result of the events we are experiencing in most countries, the European Documentation Centre in Almeria has dedicated this last month to publishing relevant information on COVID-19. We are currently preparing a special bulletin on this subject. In this bulletin we would like to include the activity currently being carried out by European […]
EIC Horizon Prize for ‘European Low-Cost Space Launch’
The challenge of this call is to develop a European technologically non-dependent solution for launching light satellites into Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), which will enable dedicated low-cost launches with committed schedule and orbit. The solution needs to be innovative, implementable, affordable in development and exploitation phases, and commercially viable. Applicants are required to take a holistic approach […]
The European Commission welcomes the cooperation agreement concluded between the European Central Bank, the Eurosystem and Sveriges Riksbank
The European Commission welcomes the cooperation agreement concluded on 3 April 2020 between the European Central Bank (ECB), the Eurosystem and Sveriges Riksbank which will allow settlement of instant payments in Swedish krona in the TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS). The Commission shares with the ECB the objective of fostering the development by European payments […]
PhD student in Economic Geography at University of Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research university. The Doctoral Candidate will be a member of the Department of Geography and Spatial Planning and do his/her research within the framework of the AltFin project, funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). In cooperation with the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) where […]
Webinar: Geographical Indications
This is a web-based seminar (see below under “more information”) on the protection of geographical indications. Host European IP Helpdesk Learning Objectives After the training, participants should be able to answer the following main questions: What is a geographical name? What are the main types of geographical names? What value do geographical names represent for […]
Creative Europe: support to international sales agents of European cinematographic films
Within the specific objective of promoting transnational circulation, one of the priorities of the MEDIA Sub-programme is supporting theatrical distribution through transnational marketing, branding, distribution and exhibition of audiovisual works. Objectives The MEDIA Sub-programme shall provide support for the following: Establishing systems of support for the distribution of non-national European films through theatrical distribution and […]
Medical sensors boost response to Italy’s COVID-19 crisis
An ERDF-funded project is helping to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in Italy. New sensors created by the project allow healthcare staff to monitor patients suffering from the disease at a distance. MEDIWARN Project The biosensors, created by the MEDIWARN project, can monitor a patient’s vital signs such as heartbeat, respiratory rate, blood pressure and body […]
Postdoctoral researcher in computational molecular biophysics/chemistry
ATP synthase is—to use a phrase due to Boyer—“a splendid molecular machine” that plays a central role in cellular bioenergetics, but due to its complex structure and multiple inhibition mechanisms has also recently emerged as an attractive target for the development of novel therapeutics. The goal of the current project is to advance our understanding […]
Cultural Heritage in Action: Sharing solutions in European cities and regions
Through this call for proposals innovative local practices will be selected – policies, projects, events or organisational structures developed by local or regional authorities – that can inspire other cities and regions, and that generate a real impact on the ground. These practices can be implemented by the authorities themselves or by other stakeholders at […]