Chalmers University of Technology is offering a WASP, The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program, funded PhD position that provides a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in robotics, machine learning, and control. WASP is a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. It is by far the largest […]
Commission launches strategy to make Europe Quantum leader by 2030
Last July 2, the European Commission has put forward the Quantum Strategy to make Europe a global leader in quantum by 2030. The Strategy will foster a resilient, sovereign quantum ecosystem that fuels startup growth and transforms breakthrough science into market-ready applications, while maintaining Europe’s scientific leadership. Quantum technologies will revolutionise addressing complex challenges, from pharmaceutical […]
Commission presents Roadmap for law enforcement data access
The European Commission presented last June 24 a Roadmap setting out the way forward to ensure law enforcement authorities in the EU have effective and lawful access to data. The roadmap is an important deliverable under ProtectEU – the EU’s Internal Security Strategy which the Commission presented in April this year. Terrorism, organised crime, online fraud, drug trafficking, child […]
PhD – Ethics of AI Foundational Models – Ireland
The DCU Institute of Ethics invites to apply for a PhD position supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ‘HARNESS – Harnessing AI and Data-Intensive Technologies’, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme. Requirements Minimum Criteria Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) and Master’s degree (MA or MS), one of which should be in philosophy […]
The EU sets out its International Digital Strategy
Last June 5, the European Commission and the High Representative are setting out a joint vision for the EU’s external action for digital. As the digital revolution is reshaping economies and societies in a global geopolitical landscape which is more challenging than ever, the new EU International Digital Strategy shows that the EU is a […]
Commission launches strategy to boost Europe as an emerging powerhouse
The European Commission launched on 28 May the EU Strategy for Start-ups and Scale-ups, “Choose Europe to Start and Scale”, which aims to make Europe a leading place to create and develop technology-driven global businesses. The Strategy is in line with the broader “Choose Europe” initiative launched by President Von der Leyen. This initiative focused […]
Europe-Japan cooperation in AI-based manufacturing technologies
The EU-Japan.AI project was launched in 2021 to advance long-term cooperation and knowledge sharing between the EU and Japan for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation in manufacturing. To this end, the project consortium created an open web platform that would connect all stakeholders and facilitate the exchange of information between them. These initiatives will continue well […]
EU and Japan reinforce tech and digital partnership
The EU and Japan held their third Digital Partnership Council last May 12 in Tokyo to reinforce tech and digital cooperation between the EU and Japan. The Council was co-chaired by Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, alongside Masaaki Taira, Minister for Digital Transformation, Masashi Adachi, State Minister of Internal Affairs and […]
Internships – Traineeship at the JRC – Several countries
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 young trainees 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 activities […]