Ivan Sotiriadis

European Commission has published reports on the ten-year achievements of the Human Brain Project and the Graphene Flagship European initiatives

Two reports on the Human Brain Project and the Graphene Flagship initiatives have been published giving a comprehensive overview of the main scientific, technological and industrial achievements in two important technology fields. Both were launched by the Commission in 2013 as Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Flagships, with a combined budget of EUR 1.2 billion and …

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Commission evaluation shows the benefits and limitations of online consumer protection laws

The Commission published the findings of the Digital Fairness Fitness Check, which evaluates whether the current EU consumer protection laws are fit for purpose to ensure a high level of protection in the digital environment. The Fitness Check covered three core Directives: the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, the Consumer Rights Directive, and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive. The results …

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UClan Cyprus: Erasmus+ Day on Oct 16th 2024 at 4:00-6:00 pm

On October 16th, from 4 PM to 6 PM, as part of Erasmus+ Week, UCLan Cyprus organises an event with the aim to explore innovative projects funded by the European Commission where UCLan Cyprus participates as a coordinator or consortium partner. Learn about these groundbreaking initiatives and immerse yourself in exciting digital tools and games. …

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University of Nicosia: UNIC’s IFF Executive Director George Giaglis Joins the Meta Reality Labs Policy Advisory Council

The council advises Meta on the ethical and responsible development of the metaverse The University of Nicosia is proud to announce that Professor George M. Giaglis, Executive Director of its Institute for the Future (IFF), has been invited to join the Meta Reality Labs Policy Advisory Council. This council provides Meta with insights and guidance …

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MSCA 2024 call to co-fund doctoral and postdoctoral programmes receives 81 proposals

COFUND gives organisations a unique opportunity to attract research and innovation talent through their own doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship programmes. The fourth call under Horizon Europe of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-funded COFUND scheme closed on 26 September 2024. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) received 81 proposals. Through this call, the European Union will fund around 30 projects and up to 1,000 researchers with an indicative budget …

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Commission launches consultation on draft methodology for low- carbon hydrogen

The European Commission launched a 4-week call for feedback on the draft delegated act which clarifies the methodology for evaluating the emission savings of low-carbon hydrogen and fuels. This secondary legislation is required under the revised EU hydrogen and gas market legislation that entered into force over the summer. The draft text complements the rules already in place for renewable hydrogen and renewable …

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Eurobarometer survey shows Europeans are taking action to save energy and embrace clean energy, but want more support to make the transition and keep their bills under control

A wide-ranging survey published shows that European citizens support the energy policy pursued by the EU in the last five years. Looking ahead, they express their strong backing for more EU-wide coordination, and even more efforts at EU and national level to make energy prices more affordable, as we pursue the clean energy transition and ensure our energy independence. …

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Commission encourages Member States to implement equality strategies

The Commission adopted three reports on key strategies aimed at ending discrimination and building a Union of Equality: the EU Anti-racism Action Plan 2020-2025, the EU Roma Strategic Framework 2020–2030 and the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020–2025. The reports highlight progress in setting up national anti-racism action plans, strengthened support for Roma communities and a decrease in LGBTIQ discrimination. However, racism and hatred towards the LGBTIQ people have …

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