The Council approved conclusions on Afghanistan emphasising the EU’s commitment to peace and stability in the country and to supporting the Afghan people. The conclusions also set out the EU’s line of action for the near future. The EU recognises that the situation in Afghanistan is a major challenge for the international community as a whole, and stresses […]
LIFE Programme: Integrated Home Renovation Services
Objective: This topic aims at creating or replicating innovative local or regional “integrated home renovation services”. Building refurbishment can be particularly cumbersome in private housing and there are many barriers discouraging homeowners from taking the investment decision. Based on good practices and successful models across the EU and in line with the “Renovation Wave” initiative […]
Research Fellow, Geologist in Australia
The University of Western Australia and Minderoo Foundation joined forces in 2021 to establish a world leading deep-ocean research centre, to increase understanding about the deepest parts of the ocean. This collaboration aims to comprehensively explore the deepest areas of the Indian Ocean – mapping the ocean floor, characterising and discovering new species, assessing marine […]
SDGs & me: Gender equality
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 5) ‘Gender equality‘ aims to end all forms of discrimination, violence, and any harmful practices against women and girls. It also calls for the full participation of women at all levels of political and economic decision-making. In an EU context, SDG 5 focuses on progress made in abating gender-based violence and in […]
5 ways the EU Space Programme makes urban mobility more sustainable
The benefits of space services and data for sustainability and smart mobility are currently under the spotlight as the Union is investing more on its EU Space Programme for the definition of its green and digital policies. Here are 5 ways the EU Space Programme is positively impacting sustainable mobility: 1. Streamlining urban traffic Transport […]
Head of Laboratory in Russia
Head of Laboratory Russian Government “Megagrant” Competition for Research Projects Implemented in Russia. Offer description The purpose of the competition is to attract leading scientists to conduct joint scientific research in the new scientific fields or to develop current scientific areas, thus increasing the competitiveness of scientific research in general. The grant is aimed at […]
Come to the European Researchers’ Night on September 24th!
For the tenth consecutive year and at the same time as in 371 other European cities, we invite you to discover the human side of research through first-hand contact and conversation with the experts themselves. It is the European Researchers’ Night, which will be held this year on September 24 in the eight Andalusian capitals. […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Social and affordable housing district demonstrator (IA)
Expected Outcome: Projects are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: Demonstrate renovation pilots in the sense of “lighthouse districts” as announced by the Affordable Housing Initiative in the Renovation Wave communication following a smart neighbourhood approach and providing blueprints for replication, setting liveability and latest technological and social innovations at the forefront; Mobilise cross-sectoral […]
New EU Blue Card rules for highly qualified immigrants wishing to work in Europe
MEPs are set to give their final approval to the reform of the EU’s Blue Card directive, to facilitate the employment of highly qualified third country nationals in Europe. In May 2021, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a revision of the 2009 Blue Card directive to make it easier for employers in EU member states […]