The University of Iceland invites applications for a three-year PhD position in Human Geography or Tourism studies at the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences – Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences. The position is a part of the doctoral network Visitor monitoring and management in protected and recreational areas: new challenges, novel solutions for the […]
Violence against women: the Court clarifies the conditions for qualifying for international protection
Women, as a whole, may be regarded as belonging to a social group, within the meaning of Directive 2011/95, and qualify for refugee status if the conditions laid down by that directive are satisfied. This will be the case where, in their country of origin, they are exposed, on account of their gender, to physical […]
Three European companies to help clean up our oceans from microplastics with help from space
Each of the CASSINI Prize for digital space applications winning applications leverages data and services from the EU Space Programme to detect, monitor and remove plastics and other litter from our oceans, waterways, beaches and coastal areas. CASSINI is the European Commission’s initiative to support entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs developing innovative applications and services that […]
Postdoctoral fellowship (2 years) to study Mitochondrial protein quality control in Sweden
A 2-year postdoctoral fellowship is available to study mitochondrial protein quality control, focusing on mitochondrially-encoded proteins. The research will be carried out at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Umeå University, which offers a stimulating and international research environment. Research description Mitochondria are vital cellular organelles of endosymbiotic origin, hence containing their own genome. […]
Stopping greenwashing: how the EU regulates green claims
The EU aims to put an end to greenwashing, when companies claim to be greener than they are, and provide more information to consumers on the durability of products they buy. In order to better protect consumers’ rights, promote environmentally-friendly decisions and create a circular economy that reuses and recycles materials, the European Parliament is […]
Commission opens participation to Critical Medicines Alliance
The European Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) launched an open call for expression of interest to join the Critical Medicines Alliance. The set up of the Alliance is one of the key actions to prevent and address shortages of critical medicines announced by the Commission in October 2023. The Alliance will bring together all relevant stakeholders, […]
The European Commission has published its 2023 Summary Report on the Implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds
The European Commission published its 2023 Summary Report on the Implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds), showcasing some of the overarching achievements of the ESI funds as things stood at the end of 2022. These funds are the main financial instruments of Cohesion Policy, supporting regional development investments from the 2014 – 2020 […]
Valencia kicks off 2024 as new European Green Capital
The Spanish city of Valencia officially starts, today, as the European Green Capital 2024. To celebrate this achievement, over 400 activities and events are foreseen to reach all sectors of the city, from specialised audiences in sustainability, production, and business, to the residents of Valencia. The purpose is to raise awareness of the triple crisis […]
European Space Camp 2024
The European Space Camp is a summer camp taking place in summer 2024 in Andøya Rocket Range, Norway from 4 to 11 August. High-school students worldwide, from 17 to 20 years old, interested in space and science, and have a background in physics and mathematics are invited to apply. They will spend a week doing technical experiments […]