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Frederick University: Workshop on new methods for monitoring birdlife presented by Frederick University

Frederick University hosted a workshop on November 20, titled “Acoustic Sensors and Biodiversity: An Innovative Approach to Monitoring Birdlife”. The workshop was held in the framework of the BIOMON research project, which is coordinated by the University. The workshop was attended by researchers and officials from government departments working on biodiversity conservation. During the workshop, BIOMON …

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The Cyprus Institute: WEFE4MED: PROTEAS as a Key Water-Energy Nexus Solution

At the recent WEFE Nexus Community of Practice Workshop, part of the WEFE4MED project led by The Cyprus Institute and funded by Prima Program, we witnessed a convergence of expertise and dedication in Barcelona. This gathering, crucial for advancing sustainable practices in the Mediterranean, featured in-depth discussions on regional environmental challenges and collaborative strategies using …

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60 years of European nuclear research

The story of joint European nuclear research is almost as long as that of European integration itself. Over time, nuclear research achieved important results also in fields that are unrelated with energy, such as nuclear forensics and healthcare. Joint European nuclear research began with the Euratom treaty in 1957, which called for the establishment of …

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EU and Canada conclude negotiations for association to Horizon Europe

At the Canada-EU Summit European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the conclusion of negotiations for Canada’s association to Pillar II of Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. It marks a significant milestone in our commitment to foster mutual collaboration in research and …

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Save the Date #RIWeek2024: Research & Innovation Week 2024

The Research and Innovation Week (R&I Week) will take place between 18 and 21 March 2024 both, online and physically in Tour & Taxis (Brussels, Belgium). The Research and Innovation Week is a series of events organised by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Celebrating the 40-year journey through the Research and Innovation …

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European Council adopts two recommendations on digital education and skills

The EU Council adopted two recommendations aiming to guide and support EU countries in providing high-quality, inclusive and accessible digital education and training, and in developing the digital skills of all European citizens. The two recommendations are a step towards achieving the targets of Europe’s Digital Decade – a vision for a human-centric, sustainable digital …

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University of Nicosia: Professor Spyros Makridakis among the most Highly Cited Researchers in the world

A Highly Cited Researcher is an individual who has demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research Professor Spyros Makridakis, Director of the University of Nicosia (UNIC) Institute for the Future (IFF) is among the most Highly Cited Researchers in the world, according to the list Highly Cited Researchers™. Correspondingly, Professor Makridakis, who …

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Frederick University: Expertise shared at “Aquatic and Coastal Ecosystems” Conference in Rostock, Germany

Members of Frederick University’s academic and research staff participated in the EU-CONEXUS Research Conference on “Aquatic and Coastal Ecosystems: Challenges and Opportunities towards Sustainable Development”, which took place in Rostock, Germany. Diverse research communities associated with the EU CONEXUS partner Universities gathered at the Conference, which led to collaboration and an exchange of knowledge about the sustainability …

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“Regional Innovation Valleys for Bioeconomy and Food Systems” launch event conclusions

The concept of “Regional Innovation Valleys for Bioeconomy and Food Systems” was launched in an event in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) on 13 October 2023, which brought together around 150 bioeconomy stakeholders and other interested actors in person, and more than 500 people following online. The participants represented existing and potential emerging bioeconomy and food system valleys, …

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The best of EU-funded innovations: three HaDEA beneficiaries among finalists of the Innovation Radar Prize

Since 2015, the European Commission has been awarding the annual Innovation Radar Prize to innovators receiving EU funding, putting a spotlight on the promising innovations they are trying to get ‘out of the lab and into the market’.   This year, the European Commission and Dealflow.eu are co-organising the Innovation Radar Summit in Lisbon, in partnership with Eura AG, …

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