The EU has invested an additional €17.6 million to support over 8,500 newly selected African students and staff to participate in Erasmus+ in 2019. This increase in Erasmus+ funding is one more step towards the commitment announced by President Jean-Claude Juncker in his State of the Union speech in September 2018 to have supported […]
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New applications for cryptocurrencies and blockchains in the social economy
Originally associated with cryptocurrencies, blockchains and distributed general ledger (DLT) technology are, in fact, very versatile and can be usefully applied to the social economy. However, it is important to regulate them properly and to guide them so that they benefit everyone and allow everyone to participate, says the EESC in a new report. While […]
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Humanoids may soon conquer airplane assembly
For the first time, humanoid robots entered the final-assembly workspace of a major airplane manufacturer. In the future, they may be working alongside humans to enhance production. Final assembly during large-scale airplane manufacturing is among the least automated sectors in the industry due to difficulties with the workspace. Inside and around the fuselage, space is […]
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Statement by the European Commission following the working lunch between Jean-Claude Juncker and Boris Johnson
President Jean-Claude Juncker and Prime Minister Johnson had a working lunch today in Luxembourg. Aim The aim of the meeting was to take stock of the ongoing technical talks between the EU and the UK and to discuss the next steps. President Juncker recalled that it is the UK’s responsibility to come forward with legally operational solutions that are […]
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Research in Europe: Your Next Career Destination!
First edition: mid-career opportunities with the ERC grants and programmes in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. Organiser EURAXESS Korea Date 24 September 09:30 – 13:00 What is Research in Europe? This event is the pilot of our Research in Europe Series. This series highlights specific opportunities for Korean or Korea-based researchers to perform […]
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Low frequency electromagnetic waves improve structure of irrigation water
EU-funded researchers have developed a novel technology makes the irrigation of cereal crops become more efficient and environmentally friendly. Population growth and climate change are putting growing pressure on water resources, requiring agriculture to become more productive, efficient and environmentally friendly. As water grows scarcer the threat of drought increases along with higher levels of […]
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Making electronic payments and online banking safer and easier for consumers
New EU measures to make electronic payments and e-banking easier and safer for consumers. 1. Payment Services Directive The revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) aims to further modernise Europe’s payment services for the benefit of consumers and businesses. It promotes the development of innovative online and mobile payments, safer payments and better consumer protection. At […]
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EMSA RPAS drone service to boost maritime surveillance in Croatia
EMSA’s service of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) is now being used by the Croatian authorities to assist them in a range of coast guard related functions including vessel traffic monitoring, search and rescue, and detection and monitoring of marine pollution. The request made in February 2019 by Croatia’s Ministry of the Sea, Transport and […]
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New report on digital education shows upward trends in Europe’s schools
The European Commission’s Eurydice network published today a report that maps the state of digital education in schools across Europe. The report looks at how digital competences are taught and assessed. It also gives an overview of the digital skills of teachers, the policies designed to support digital education and the use of technology in large-scale national tests. Half […]
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