Ivan Sotiriadis

Frederick University: University’s Professor Andreas Poullikkas among top scientists worldwide

Professor Andreas Poullikkas, a member of the School of Engineering faculty at Frederick University, has received a new global distinction and ranked among the top scientists worldwide (Highly Ranked Scholar) by the ScholarGPS platform. Recognising Prof. Poullikkas’ significant research work and the quality of his scientific output, the international, reputable platform ScholarGPS evaluated and ranked the professor …

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ERC Proof of Concept Grants: Targeted investment, big innovation return

A new report reveals how the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants are turning frontier research into real-world solutions. With just 1% of the ERC’s total budget – €259 million between 2014 and 2023 – some 1700 PoC projects have delivered impressive results in innovation, commercialisation and cross-sector impact. Available exclusively to ERC grantees, PoC …

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Call for Tenders: EIC Global Business Expansion Programme to support market scale-up outside the EU

EISMEA has launched a new call for tenders titled “EIC Global Business Expansion Programme” (EIC GBE) under the procedure identifier EISMEA/2025/OP/0006. The objective of this tender is to support EIC-funded companies in expanding their business activities to new global markets focusing on Americas, Asia and Pacific regions. Building on the success of previous EIC Soft-landing activities, the …

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Commission restricts use of chemical substances to protect workers’ health

The Commission has restricted the use of chemical substances N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP) to protect workers from their exposure. DMAC and NEP are solvents used in many industrial processes, including the production of chemicals, coatings, cleaning agents and fibres. DMAC is commonly used in making synthetic fibres and varnishes for electrical wires, while NEP is …

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EU Green Week: environmental monitoring with data

EU environmental and sustainable policies require effective data and analyses. Eurostat plays an essential role by providing official statistics, some of which pertain to waste and circular economy. For example, Eurostat data on food waste, packaging, and municipal waste show the course of our society and help see the best way ahead. In 2022, each person in the EU …

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Commission launches strategy to enhance water security for people, economy and environment

The Commission adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy aiming at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water-economy in Europe. This comprehensive strategy will support Member States in managing water more efficiently, both through implementation of current EU water legislation and through over …

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Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems

The Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input on implementing the AI Act’s rules on high-risk AI systems. The consultation will collect practical examples and clarify issues relating to high-risk AI systems. This feedback will be taken into account in the upcoming Commission guidelines on classifying high-risk AI systems, and related requirements and …

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Commission gathers feedback on the upcoming Digital Networks Act

The Commission is seeking views on how to tackle barriers for cross-border business operations, boost innovation and increase investment in the European electronic communications sector. This will help the Commission to address challenges to the deployment of advanced networks, such as fibre, 5G/ 6G and cloud-based infrastructure, in the Digital Networks Act, planned for adoption …

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EU takes a step further in cybersecurity crisis management

EU Member States adopted the Commission’s proposal on the EU blueprint for cybersecurity crisis management (‘Cyber Blueprint’) to reinforce our Union’s resilience against growing cyber threats. The ‘Cyber Blueprint’ defines roles and responsibilities, detailing the key actors and mechanisms involved at all stages of a crisis. It enhances information sharing and response coordination at political …

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