Zis Foundation invites young people aged 16-20 of any nationality to get the chance to receive a 700 Euro grant for a self-organised study trip abroad. Who can apply – young people between 16 and 20 years old; – from all nationalities; – not attending university. Journey conditions – research a participant-chosen topic; – undertaken alone; […]
Sweden- Research Associate (or Research Assistant), System Identification
The World Maritime University (WMU) is a postgraduate and research university established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. WMU offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Professional Development Courses (PDCs) with the highest standards in maritime and ocean education and training. WMU also has a […]
Commission adopts guidelines on independent living for people with disabilities
On 20 November, the Commission adopted guidelines to promote the right of people with disabilities to live independently and integrate into their communities. The guidelines provide practical recommendations to Member States on the use of EU funds to accelerate the transition from institutional care to community services and independent living for people with disabilities. The […]
69 270 asylum applications in August 2024
In August 2024, 69 270 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, a fall of almost a quarter (24.8%) compared with August 2023 (92 055). There were also 6 285 subsequent applicants, representing a 4.6% increase compared with August 2023 (6 010). This information comes from the monthly asylum data published by Eurostat today. The article presents a handful of findings from the […]
350 experts meet in Seville today to boost the visibility of EU-funded AI project
More than 350 communication managers from across Europe have gathered in Seville, Spain, from 20-22 November to explore innovative strategies to improve the communication and visibility of EU-funded projects on the ground. This meeting, organised in the framework of the INFORM EU network, will highlight the potential of Artificial Intelligence as a possible paradigm shift […]
EU aid worth €700,000 to support 632 dismissed workers in Belgium
632 employees of the machinery and paper enterprises Purmo and Sappi who lost their jobs should receive €700,000 in EU aid. On Thursday, the Committee on Budgets approved Belgium’s request for €704,135 in EU aid through the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The aid will support 632 former workers from machinery and paper enterprises […]
EU deforestation law: Council reconfirms its agreement to extend application timeline
Yesterday, the Council firmly reiterated its support to the proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, postponing its date of application by 12 months. The Council considers that this is the best way forward to ensure legal certainty for all stakeholders. It should be recalled that the proposal of the Commission needs to be […]
Japan- Vulcanus, internships for EU students in the Land of the Rising Sun
The programme consists of industrial placements for EU/SMP-COSME students. It starts in September and ends in August of the following year in order to accommodate the academic year in EU Member States. This programme aims to improve and stimulate industrial co-operation and better mutual understanding between Japan and the EU. Duties of the position […]
Switzerland- CERN searchs Network System Engineer
We are excited to invite a motivated Network System Engineer to join our team and contribute to innovative projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art networking equipment and help shape the future DAQ (Data Acquisition) system for the CMS experiment at CERN. Duties of the position CMS, one of two general-purpose […]