The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment in the hydrogen value chain. The project contributes to the EU’s target of 90% reduction of emissions from the mobility and transport sectors, in order for the […]
Decline in EU livestock population in 2023
In 2023, the EU‘s livestock populations were lower than a year earlier. Compared with 2022, the pig and bovine populations decreased by 1%, while sheep declined by 3%, and goats by 5%. In 2023, the EU had 133 million pigs, 74 million bovine animals, 58 million sheep, and 11 million goats. This information comes from provisional data […]
European Commission publishes analysis on social convergence in Spain in the context of the European Semester
The Commission has published a detailed country analysis on employment, skills and social inclusion for Spain and six other Member States (Bulgaria, Estonia, Italy, Lithuania, Hungary and Romania), detailing the results of the social convergence framework. This more detailed analysis is based on the findings of the Joint Employment Report 2024, which includes the first […]
Eurojust: Criminal network that stole 170 historical books worth 2.5 million euros across Europe dismantled
Eurojust and Europol have supported the competent authorities in Lithuania, France, Latvia, Poland, Switzerland and Georgia in an international operation against an organised crime group (OCG) that allegedly stole 170 books of high historical and cultural value across several European countries. The stolen books have an estimated value of EUR 2.5 million and were written […]
Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Research in Genomics in Estonia
University of Tartu in Estonia is offering a position as an associate professor of interdisciplinary research in genomics. Duties of the position The appointee will be expected to teach and do activities related to the administration and development of teaching; do research, development and creative activities; participate in the governance and institutional development of the […]
Eurostat: Spain recorded the highest life expectancy in the EU in 2023
According to preliminary 2023 data, life expectancy at birth in the EU was 81.5 years, up by 0.9 years from 2022, and 0.2 years compared with the pre-pandemic level in 2019. This information comes from the provisional data on life expectancy published by Eurostat. In 15 countries, life expectancy exceeded the EU average, with the highest life expectancy recorded for […]
Associate Professor of Data Management in Estonia
Duties and responsibilities Lecturing and conducting seminars in Data Management at all levels of higher education. Conducting independent research at the international level in the field of Data Management. Publishing in reputable scientific venues. Applying and leading R&D projects. Supervising MSc and PhD students. Performing at least one managerial task at the university is recommended. […]
Associate Professor of Human Anatomy at the University of Tartu
Duties and responsibilities Conducting independent research at the international level in the field of anatomy. Publishing in reputable scientific venues. Applying and leading R&D projects. Active engagement in Department of Anatomy research, contributing to ongoing projects and collaborating with other UT research entities. Lecturing and conducting seminars in Human Anatomy at all levels of higher […]
Research Fellow in Microbiomics in Estonia
The University of Tartu (‘university’) Job Descriptions of Academic Staff lay down the rights and responsibilities of ordinary academic staff, descriptions of the positions and requirements for the persons holding the position, all of which are considered when creating a position, applying for and working in the position and during performance evaluation, incl. evaluation and […]