EFMC – Management of EU Grants

"Management of EU Grants – Legal and technical aspects" was held on 15 January 2020 in Brussels by Raphaël de Vivans (EFMC) and Anaïs Guillerme. 1-Day seminar on the implementation…

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A new oil shale lab in Jordan with the help of Estonian TalTech

The most modern Jordan’s lab creates new possibilities and equipment for the analysis of oil shale.  According to the Estonian Oil Shale Industry, Yearbook 2018, Estonia produces 16 million tonnes…

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How is Europe planning to finance its climate program?

Europe has decided to tackle the climate change issue by funding projects with European Green Deal Investment Plan. Prioritized regions are those the most affected by the transition to a…

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European Research for east and west

The European Union’s new innovation chief Mariya Gabriel wants to “revitalise” efforts to create a real single market for research, education and innovation, bridging the performance gap between eastern and…

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“Research” reinstated in R&D commissioner job title

The incoming president of the EC Ursula von der Leyen has given into demands that the word ‘research’ should be included in the research commissioner’s job title. The change was…

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New EU Commission chief promises ambitious agenda

Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday her ambitious agenda at the head of the European Union’s executive will center on the “existential issue” of battling climate change. She also promises…

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European parliament divided on declaring climate emergency

The EP is split over whether to declare a global climate emergency before next week’s UN summit. The draft resolution states there is “an environment and climate emergency" and declares…

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EU members debate about opening Horizon Europe to the world

Before the EU further opens its R&I funding to countries all over the world, researchers and policy makers in central and eastern Europe wish to strengthen national systems in poorer…

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How will Brexit affect Europe’s research infrastructure?

The future of UK's research is still a little uncertain and it will definitely affect Europe's R&D as well. Some of the impacts that can already be seen are for…

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