On 23February 2023, the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission (RTD) and the National Science and Technology Council, NSTC (Taiwan), co-organised a technical Horizon Europe Info Session. It provided information on the opportunities for international cooperation available in the latest Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-24, which was adopted on the 06 December …
The European Commission launched the 16th edition of REGIOSTARS awards competition that rewards the best projects financed under Cohesion Policy each year. Beneficiaries of all Cohesion Policy-funded projects, including those from the European Social Fund (Plus), are encouraged to submit their applications. This year there is a category dedicated to the European of Year of …
The European Commission and the Government of the United Kingdom reached a political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework. This constitutes a comprehensive set of joint solutions aimed at addressing, in a definitive way, the practical challenges faced by citizens and businesses in Northern Ireland, thereby providing them with lasting certainty and predictability. The …
On 17th February 2023, the EMODnet Secretariat and wider representatives attended the first Annual Forum of the Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030” (Mission Ocean) which brought together stakeholders in Brussels and online to take stock of the first year of implementation of the Mission, showcasing the first portfolio of projects and actions …
The objective of World Energy Efficiency Day, celebrated annually on 5 March, is to raise awareness about the need to reduce energy consumption through reasonable and sustainable energy use. Energy intensive industries will require a radical transformation of their production processes to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. HaDEA-managed projects developed solutions that demonstrated: energy efficiency …
LIFE LETsGO4Climate aims to accelerate renewable energy production and reduce energy consumption in France’s Centre-Val de Loire region. The energy sector causes over 75% of Europe’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. European and national initiatives are not enough to solve the problem, but united action from territories and citizens could help. There are, however, various financial, legal …
Plastic packaging is the biggest contributor to the plastic waste problem 25 companies are responsible for half of the world’s plastic production The profitability of sorting and recycling as well as the market for recycled plastics remain challenging compared to the current situation The solution to reinforcing the circular, sustainable plastics economy lies in the …
The 2nd of March, in an official visit in Morocco, Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi announced new cooperation programmes worth €624 million in total to support Morocco’s transition to green energy, enhance cooperation on addressing irregular migration management and support Morocco’s ambitious reform plans in key areas such as social protection, climate policy, reform of the public …
The 2nd of March, at the Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the EU confirmed its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 39 commitments for action for the year 2023. These actions will be funded by €816.5 million. This is one of the biggest amounts ever announced by the EU since the start of the Our Ocean conferences …
Europe follows a model where bachelor’s studies last for 3 years and master’s for 2 years, but there are some exceptions. Learn more about the duration of degree studies in Europe and make your choice accordingly. Higher education qualifications in Europe are structured according to three “cycles” defined as part of the Bologna process: bachelor’s master’s …