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 […]
Creating the fabrics and cosmetics of the future with nanotechnology
Using nanocapsules, several scientific and commercial partners develop innovative dermatological products and garments that provide thermal comfort and have antimicrobial and anti-aging properties. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to wear your favorite garment comfortably in winter and summer without worrying about the temperature? What if there was a cream with natural ingredients and […]
Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions: Emerging Game-changers
This call (PADR-FDDT-EMERGING-03-2019), which is aimed at developing technologies to anticipate possible disturbances in the field of defence, belongs to Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions. Scope Proposals are sought for cutting-edge high-risk/high-reward research projects that aim to demonstrate a new technological paradigm within the scope of one or more of the following sub-topics. Applicants can […]
H2020: SESAR 2020: Increased Capacity for High Density operations by Evolution of Controller/Pilot communication
This project to increase the communication capacity between the controller/pilot (A/G) in high intensity operations is part of the SESAR 2020 sub-program of the Horizon 2020 Program. In the area of voice communications, the current controller-pilot voice communications concept of operations is a de facto result of the way of working and of the performance […]
Call for joint Korea-Spain R&D projects
Korea and Spain announce the call for proposals for joint R&D projects, which is part of EUREKA!, focused on the development of innovative products and applications in all areas of technology and application. Applicants are expected to develop ready-to-market solutions or projects that have great market potential for Korea and Spain. KIAT (Korea Institute for […]
European Commission supports seamless mobile phone use throughout Cyprus
As of this past weekend, Cypriot mobile subscribers can use their telephones throughout the territory of Cyprus without interruption, as previously mobile services were cancelled when crossing the green line between the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This confidence-building initiative was reconfirmed by the two leaders, President Nicos Anastasiades and […]
All Digital Awards 2019
Launched by ALL DIGITAL , the ALL DIGITAL Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations across Europe that enable people to transform and enrich their lives through the benefits and opportunities created by digital technologies. In 2019, individuals and organisations can submit their proposals in the following categories: Best e-facilitator Best digital changemaker Best cooperation project Best digital resource The jury will choose […]
Cross-border electronic health service
On June 21, the first patient health records of the EU were exchanged, thanks to the Cross-border Electronic Health Service. The electronic cross-border health service is an infrastructure ensuring the continuity of care for European citizens while they are travelling abroad in the EU. This gives EU countries the possibility to exchange health data in a secure, […]
Digital learning environments – the best way forward?
In the last few years, people’s use of various digital technology, be it computers, smart phones and even virtual reality has increased significantly both at home and in the work place. Using digital learning environments in teaching may therefore seem a logical step in the evolution of education systems, since computers, smartphones and other appliances are so […]