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African Union-European Union High Level Policy Dialogue – Science, Technology and Innovation. Senior official meet to endorse the AU-EU Innovation Agenda

Research and Innovation (R&I) contribute to enhancing sustainable and inclusive economic growth and job generation, thereby reducing poverty and inequalities. A clear vision about collaboration between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) in this domain is essential. Jointly working on innovation with Africa, a key strategic partner of the EU, is also …

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Boosting EU space research through Horizon Europe projects

Celebrated every year on the first Friday in May, Space Day is dedicated to raising awareness on outer space and promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Horizon Europe space research is contributing to the development of cutting-edge space technologies, products and services to ensure that the EU remains competitive in space and can access and …

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InvestEU: EIF and BBVA sign €200 million guarantee agreement to support startups with innovative and sustainable investment plans

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BBVA are set to make it easier for startups with innovative and sustainable value propositions to get access to financing. The two institutions have concluded an agreement under the InvestEU guarantee programme whereby the EIF will grant a €200 million guarantee to enable BBVA Spark (BBVA’s specialised startup initiative) to …

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COST Actions met in Brussels with external stakeholders to discuss the multifaceted nature of data sharing in research networks

COST Action networks can involve hundreds of researchers and innovators and these networks have shown innovative and diverse ways in how they collect, manage, use, share, and visualise data. Given the bottom-up and interdisciplinary nature of COST Actions, data-sets vary widely and cover domains as diverse as mobility, space, vegetation, migration, archaeology, and genomics. Good …

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The European Commission welcomes the launch of the Black Sea Strategic R&I Agenda Implementation Plan

The 4th of May, the Implementation Plan for the Black Sea Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) was launched during a dedicated conference in the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Marian-Jean Marinescu. The event featured the participation of the European Commission, EU and partner countries, regional organisations, and the cohort of the Black Sea Young Ambassadors, which …

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EU, Latin America and Caribbean step up cooperation on environment and climate action policies

The EU and Latin American and Caribbean countries pledge to collaborate on policies to tackle climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss Joint commitment to transition to low-carbon, circular, clean and nature-positive economies and societies Topics discussed: the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement; deforestation-free supply chains; global agreement to tackle …

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Women in the Blue Economy projects ready to start: Think Big, go blue!

Following the EMFAF call for proposals on Women in the Blue Economy, CINEA has awarded EU grants to two projects with the objective of bridging the gender gap in the blue economy. Following the call for proposals on Women in the Blue Economy, CINEA has awarded EU grants to two projects with the objective of bridging …

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Knowledge building activity on digital assessment

Join us for the Knowledge Building Activity on “Digital Assessment: Opportunities and Challenges”, Thursday 25th of May at 14:00 (CEST). In this event, moderated by Denise Whitelock, EDEN Digital Learning Europe Vice President and Director for the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University, we aim to provide insights into projects that have automated …

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7 unique social sciences programmes in Europe

Explore Erasmus Mundus social sciences programmes that offer unique interdisciplinary and cross-cultural education across Europe and beyond. Discover unique studying opportunities through the Erasmus Mundus programme! You will have the chance to attend some of the most prestigious universities in Europe and beyond, expand your cultural horizons and gain a competitive edge in today’s global …

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