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Carbon economy - Studies on support to research and innovation policy in the area of bio-based products and services
This report aims to map out the current pathways available for the transition towards a low carbon economy as well as the barriers that hinder this transition.
EIT Manufacturing RIS to launch activities worth EUR 5 million
EIT Manufacturing’s Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) aims to support innovative organisations with financial support and networking opportunities to increase the resilience and competitiveness of the industry.
EU adopts Euratom Research and Training Programme
On 12 May, the Council of the European Union adopted the Regulation establishing the Euratom Research and Training Programme for 2021-2025. The programme has a budget of EUR 1 382 million and will contribute to fusion and fission research, support European’s Beating Cancer Plan and strengthen Europe’s nuclear expertise and competences
The European Union and 25 countries sign Joint Statement to strengthen Arctic science cooperation
On 9 May, Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, together with ministers from 25 countries signed the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial Joint Statement.
Expression of interest: tender for testing an innovative approach for knowledge valorisation through an Hackathon
Citizens and local communities can play an important role in drawing value from R&I to co-create and take up innovative solutions, ensuring that research results made in Europe translate to benefits for all parts of society.
Council complements EU research legislative framework
The Council on 10 May, adopted a set of legal acts aimed at complementing the legal framework around Horizon Europe, the EU's framework programme for research and innovation for the years 2021 to 2027.
Transparency register: Council adopts new rules making registration of interest representatives mandatory
The Council has adopted new rules, in agreement with the European Parliament and the Commission, to ensure transparent and ethical interest representation.
Principles, Partnership, Prosperity: EU and India launch collaboration on sustainable connectivity
On the occasion of the EU-India Leaders' Meeting in Porto and via video conference, the EU and India have concluded a comprehensive Connectivity Partnership, confirming their commitment to collaborate on supporting resilient and sustainable connectivity both in India and in third countries and regions, including Africa, Central Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Conference on the Future of Europe: inaugural event in Strasbourg
The inaugural event celebrated the launch of the participatory process set up jointly by Parliament, Council and Commission. On Europe Day 2021, the European Parliament in Strasbourg hosted the inaugural event of the Conference on the Future of Europe.
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Europe Direct and the European Documentation Centre of the University of Cyprus celebrated Europe Day
On the occasion of Europe Day, which is celebrated every year on May 9, Europe Direct and the European Documentation Centre of the University of Cyprus organised an online discussion on "The Conference on the Future of Europe: Challenges and Prospects for Youth", honouring European Day.
UCLan Cyprus: Prof. Stéphanie Laulhé Shaelou invited speaker at high-profile events and recipient of a fellowship at the European University Institute in Florence on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Europe
Prof. Stéphanie Laulhé Shaelou, Professor of European Law and Reform and Head of the School of Law of the University of Central Lancashire in Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus), Sherpa Project Consortium Partner, has received a fellowship at the Law Department of the prestigious European University Institute (EUI) for a research project entitled ‘‘Digital Life’ in times of crisis: the tale of the Rule of Law in the European digital public legal order’, to be conducted at the EUI over the Summer 2021.
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) participates with a research team at the European Project "SAVE - Screening for Abuse Victims Among Elderly"
The Research Team of the Department of Nursing of the Cyprus University of Technology, coordinated by Associate Professor Dr. Evridiki Papastavrou, participates in the European Project "SAVE - Screening for Abuse Victims Among Elderly", which is funded under the Erasmus+ programme.
UCLan Cyprus announced its collaboration with the European Citizens Association (ECA)
As part of its social responsibility, the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus) proudly announced its collaboration with the European Citizens Association (ECA), supporting its aims to safeguard and promote the European Union’s fundamental values and to increase citizens’ resilience to information manipulation.
New handbook: nature-based solutions for water security
The handbook provides guidance on developing an investable business case for nature-based solution projects for water security, climate mitigation and adaptation and other key societal challenges: it explains how to choose a mode of governance for the project, as well as a funding, financing and procurement strategy.
UCLan Cyprus: “Post-pandemic travel: the trends we’ll see when the world opens up again”, by Dr Katerina Antoniou, Lecturer in Tourism UCLan
Post-pandemic travel: the trends we’ll see when the world opens up again
The Cyprus Institute: the Enrico Fermi Lecture Series on Tackling Ecological & Pandemic Crisis to Sustainably Transform our Societies
On Monday, 26th of April 2021, The Cyprus Institute co-organised with the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus the online Lecture and Panel Discussion entitled “Nature’s Voice: Switching From Quantity to Quality in the Post-Pandemic Society”, as part of the Enrico Fermi Lecture Series.
University of Cyprus: Press Release on Erasmus+ Project PRIMAE
(PRIMAE) Participation and Recreation through Inclusive Martial Arts Education and E-learning seeks to revolutionise the martial arts sector. The project, funded by Erasmus+ and awarded by the British Council and Ecorys, will create the first-ever accessible and inclusive E-learning platform with courses and qualifications that embed inclusion into the coaching of people through martial arts.
Neapolis University Pafos: New research on the effect of COVID-19 on the mental health of the population
New research findings regarding the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus and its effects on the mental health of the population.
20 Apr
DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF CEF TELECOM AND ISA2 PROGRAMMES
On the 20, 21 and 22 April, a 3-day event is organized online that looks back at the joint achievements and prepares for the digital journey ahead under the new Digital Europe Programme.
21 Apr
A new flagship initiative – Hubs for Circularity’ Concept, opportunities & challenges for successful implementation
The main objective of the workshop is to prepare for the future calls on H4Cs to ensure the key aspects for an effective implementation are identified and tackled in advance to reach high participation, outstanding proposals and high success rate.
21 Apr
EIT Culture & Creativity - Webinar on new innovation opportunities
Do you want to join Europe’s largest innovation network? A new opportunity for Cultural & Creative Sectors and Industries stakeholders is on the EIT horizon!
