On 8 May, the European Commission granted the first batch of the EIC COVID-19 Response Seal of Excellence to 82 excellent proposals addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak. The proposals were submitted under European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilot March 20 cut-off. A second batch of COVID-Seals (and standard Seals) will be awarded at the […]
101 Arrested And 19,000 Stolen Artefacts Recovered In International Crackdown On Art Trafficking
More than 19,000 archaeological artefacts and other artworks have been recovered as part of a global operation spanning 103 countries and focusing on the dismantlement of international networks of art and antiquities traffickers. 101 suspects have been arrested, and 300 investigations opened as part of this coordinated crackdown. The criminal networks handled archaeological goods and […]
PhD Position in Mathematical Biology in Korea
Ghent University Global Campus, South Korea, has a vacancy for a PhD position in the area of mathematical biology, starting from September 1, 2020 (open to negotiation). It concerns a 1-year full-time position for a renewable period of maximum 4 years. Job Description Assist his/her supervisors in teaching undergraduate courses at Ghent University Global Campus, […]
Message from the presidents of the European Parliament, European Council and Commission marking Europe Day
In 1950, Europe was in crisis, still devastated physically and economically by the effects of World War II, and politically searching for a way to ensure that the horrors of the war could never be repeated. Against this dark backdrop, on 9 May, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman outlined his vision for how Europe could […]
Covid-19 tracing apps: ensuring privacy and data protection
Dedicated mobile apps could play a key role in the fight against Covid-19 and the EU has been working with member states to develop effective solutions. As apps could expose sensitive user data, Parliament has underlined the need to ensure they are designed carefully. The European Commission has recommended a common EU approach towards contact-tracing apps, designed […]
Europol-APWG Symposium On Global Cybersecurity Awareness
Awareness V Den Haag is a joint event organized by the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) and the Anti Phishing Working Group (APWG) at the Europol headquarters in The Hague, The Netherlands. The Symposium The symposium will offer a common platform to: present and discuss best practices for cybercrime awareness campaigns and their deployment at national […]
The economy in the EU after the Coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is leaving us with major economic consequences in the European Union. A big impact on growth The coronavirus pandemic has severely affected consumer spending, industrial production, investment, trade, capital flows and supply chains. The expected gradual reduction in containment measures is expected to lay the foundation for recovery. However, the EU economy […]
3 Post-doctoral research fellowships open to candidates from all countries and all disciplines in Australia
In the ocean of uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forrest Research Foundation is an island of opportunity, offering 3-year post-doctoral fellowships to the world’s truly exceptional early career researchers. The Fellowships are open to candidates from all countries and all disciplines, and are intended to accelerate opportunity for outstanding researchers. Forrest post-doctoral fellows […]
Eurogroup Statement on the Pandemic Crisis Support
On 23 April 2020, Leaders endorsed the agreement by the Eurogroup in inclusive format of 9 April 2020 on the three important safety nets for workers, businesses and sovereigns, amounting to a package worth EUR 540 billion, and called for their operationalisation by the 1st June 2020. The Leaders also agreed to work towards establishing […]