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2021 01 11
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EIC-EIT: working closer together for Europe's innovators
The European Commission has announced today the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) to reinforce their cooperation to support…
2021 01 08
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As Portugual takes the EU helm, science minister Manuel Heitor outlined top three priorities
On January 1, Portugal took over the rotating six-month presidency of the European Union, and announced three top priorities: to promote Europe’s recovery from the pandemic, its programmes for social solidarity,…
2021 01 06
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UK Participation in EU Programmes for Research, Innovation and Higher Education
UK participation in Horizon Europe and other EU programmes As part of the agreement reached between the UK and the EU, the UK has announced that it will associate to…
2021 01 04
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The EU Research and innovation programme (2021-27)
FOR A GREEN, HEALTHY, DIGITAL AND INCLUSIVE EUROPE: Research and innovation provide new knowledge and innovative solutions to overcome our societal, ecological and economic challenges. Horizon Europe helps researchers and…
2020 12 31
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Five things to remember about 2020
This has been, no doubt, a year to forget. But there are some things worth remembering. As Mamokgethi Phakeng, vice chancellor of South Africa’s University of Cape Town put it…
2020 12 28
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Europe paving its own way in Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often referred to as one of the « game-changing » technologies of our time due to its potential to increase efficiency and productivity across sectors. The…
2020 12 20
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Horizon Europe : Council presidency reaches political agreement with the European Parliament
The EU has come closer to adopting its next multiannual framework programme for research and innovation. The German presidency of the Council today reached a provisional political agreement with the…
2020 12 16
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Mapping Lithuania's bio-based potential
Lithuania offers substantial opportunities for the bio-based industry. Situated on the banks of the Baltic Sea, Lithuania’s landscape is a mix of plains and low hills. Almost half of the country is arable land,…
2020 12 14
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ESOF2020 TRIESTE – watch the session on “Skillset required of researchers of the 21st century”
The world of academic as well as industrial research is changing rapidly. The progress made in all fields science and technology, including such areas as machine learning and robotics, combined…
2020 12 11
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Statement by the ERC Scientific Council on the Horizon Europe Budget
After the shocking cut to the Horizon Europe budget at the European Summit last July (€13.5 billion taken out, representing more than 15% of its budget) a lot of efforts…
2020 12 11
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Science for Policy Handbook
Science for Policy Handbook provides advice on how to bring science to the attention of policymakers. The handbook is dedicated to researchers and research organisations aiming to achieve policy impact. Today…
2020 12 10
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EU research commissioner Mariya Gabriel outlines principles for a single European market for innovation
EU research commissioner Mariya Gabriel has outlined her ideas for the creation of a European Innovation Area (EIA), saying it should be decentralised and empower all innovators and entrepreneurs to…
