The European Microb-AI-ome project is collaborating with Ireland’s National Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme and its technology partner Viatel to improve artificial intelligence-assisted detection of colorectal cancer. Ireland’s National Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme (BowelScreen) is participating in the EU-funded Microb-AI-ome project, which is investigating how artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted analysis of gut microbiome data could improve colorectal […]
EU’s new strategy to shape a global clean and resilient transition
The Commission and the High Representative have presented last October 16 an international strategy for securing Europe’s place in global markets. The new EU global climate and energy vision presents the EU’s offer to the world: using diplomacy to protect our core interests, promoting standards for a fair transition by assisting our partners to develop theirs, and […]
Internships – Traineeship at the JRC
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is a Directorate-General of the European Commission, providing independent science and technology advice to European policymakers. The JRC offers internships to recent university graduates who wish to acquire scientific work experience and to put into practice the scientific knowledge they have obtained during their studies or professional careers. The scientific […]
PhD – Societal Security and Disaster Research – Norway
A PhD position is available at the Department of Technology and Safety (ITS), Faculty of Science and Technology for candidates interested in technology, natural hazards, and the lived experience of communities. This position offers the opportunity for a candidate to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) working as part of a project funded by the Faculty of Science and […]
Council agrees position to incentivise defence-related investments in the EU budget
Member states’ representatives approved yesterday the Council’s position on a proposal aiming to incentivise defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the so-called ReArm Europe plan, an EU initiative to increase defence spending and strengthen the EU’s military capabilities. With a view to facilitating faster, more flexible and coordinated investments in the European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB), the […]
Council backs research and innovation for startups and scaleups
The Council approved last September 30th conclusions on the importance of research and innovation for the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy. These conclusions provide guidance for the establishment of a strong and dynamic ecosystem where higher education and research institutions can support the creation and growth of new companies, valorise the results of their research, […]
EU backs measures to boost security and defence investments
As part of the ReArm Europe Plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence and security. The legislation adopted in the Industry, Research and Energy committee will increase funding for defence-related investment by amending existing EU programmes – the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), Horizon Europe, […]
New strategy to strengthen Europe’s research and technology infrastructures
Last September 15, the Commission has launched the European strategy on research and technology infrastructures to boost Europe’s leadership in scientific excellence and technological innovation. To remain a frontrunner in the global race for science and innovation, Europe must reinforce decisively its research and technology infrastructures and make them even more integrated and accessible to […]
Commission launches new initiatives with industry to boost Europe’s Automotive leadership
Last September 12, President Ursula von der Leyen chaired the third Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, bringing together the European automotive industry, social partners, and other stakeholders in Brussels. The meeting reaffirmed the need to act fast to implement the Automotive Action Plan. As technology transforms mobility and geopolitics reshapes global competition, there […]