News related to European R&D activities
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Source: DG Research - What's New
2010-07-29 - 14:59
2. Merging e-services seamlessly
Information technology (IT) experts and computer scientists from Europe and Israel have begun work on a project that seeks to resolve the significant business stumbling block of interoperation between e-services (electronic services). The ACSI ('Artifact-centric service interoperation') consortium's two-pronged solution will examine the viability of interoperation hubs and dynamic artefacts as ways to improve the process whereby e-services are merged into one dynamic system. The project has been funded EUR 3.24 million by the 'Information and Communication Technologies' (ICT) Theme of the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
Source: DG Research Information Centre
2010-07-29 - 00:00
3. Research Headlines - Merging e-services seamlessly
Information technology (IT) experts and computer scientists from Europe and Israel have begun work on a project that seeks to resolve the significant business stumbling block of interoperation between e-services (electronic services). The ACSI ('Artifact-centric service interoperation') consortium's two-pronged solution will examine the viability of interoperation hubs and dynamic artefacts as ways to improve the process whereby e-services are merged into one dynamic system. The project has been funded EUR 3.24 million by the 'Information and Communication Technologies' (ICT) Theme of the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
Source: DG Research - What's New
2010-07-29 - 00:00
4. Cardiac death risk increases with common ECG pattern
EU-funded researchers in Germany have discovered that unexpectedly high numbers of people in the 35 to 54 age group show an early repolarisation pattern (ERP) on their electrocardiogram (ECG). Furthermore, people with ERP, especially men, appear to be at a higher risk of cardiac death. ECGs pick up the tiny electrical waves generated by the beating heart via electrodes on the skin and so pro...
Source: Community Research and Development Information Service
2010-07-28 - 00:00
5. Rewarding research excellence
Two young scientists have received the first ever Excellent Paper in Neuroscience Award, an initiative of the ERA-NET NEURON project (Network for European Funding for Neuroscience Research). NEURON received EUR 2.7 million under the ERA-NET scheme of the EU's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) to better coordinate national research funding programmes and funding activities in Europe in the fiel...
Source: Community Research and Development Information Service
2010-07-28 - 00:00
6. Rewarding research excellence
Two young scientists have received the first ever Excellent Paper in Neuroscience Award, an initiative of the ERA-NET NEURON project (Network for European Funding for Neuroscience Research). NEURON received EUR 2.7 million under the ERA-NET scheme of the EU's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) to better coordinate national research funding programmes and funding activities in Europe in the field of disease-related neurosciences.
Source: DG Research Information Centre
2010-07-28 - 00:00
7. Research Headlines - Rewarding research excellence
Two young scientists have received the first ever Excellent Paper in Neuroscience Award, an initiative of the ERA-NET NEURON project (Network for European Funding for Neuroscience Research). NEURON received EUR 2.7 million under the ERA-NET scheme of the EU's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) to better coordinate national research funding programmes and funding activities in Europe in the field of disease-related neurosciences.
Source: DG Research - What's New
2010-07-28 - 00:00
8. Transport - EU research targets marine oil spills
A new EU-funded research project is developing monitoring and recognition systems to combat pollution caused by maritime transport and other marine activities.
Source: DG Research - What's New
2010-07-28 - 00:00
9. Back to school, Gran: more education lowers risk of dementia
Researchers in Finland and the UK have established that people who continue their education have a lower risk of developing dementia in the future. The results, published in the journal Brain, are an outcome of the ECLIPSE ('Epidemiological clinicopathological studies in Europe) collaboration, which is supported in part by a Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship.
Several past studie...
Source: Community Research and Development Information Service
2010-07-27 - 00:00
10. Social sciences and humanities - FP7 Calls for Proposals 2011 published
On 20 July 2010, three calls for proposals within the Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities research programme were published within the Work Programme 2011.
Source: DG Research - What's New
2010-07-27 - 00:00
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Source: DG Research - Science and business
2010-07-29 - 14:59
Enterprise & Industry magazine
Published Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:57 CET:
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is good for society, the environment and business. That is why the European Commission is working to promote it in various industrial sectors.
Source: European Commission - Enterprise and Industry
2010-07-29 - 12:57
3. Call for tenders No 33/PP/ENT/CIP/10/C/N02C021
Calls for tenders Published: 29/07/2010, 12:40 CET Deadline: 17/09/2010
E-skills for ICT practitioners and entrepreneurs
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Invitation to tender
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Contract notice published in OJ 2010/S 144-221166 of 28/07/2010
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Source: European Commission - Enterprise and Industry
2010-07-29 - 10:40
4. Research Headlines - Merging e-services seamlessly
Information technology (IT) experts and computer scientists from Europe and Israel have begun work on a project that seeks to resolve the significant business stumbling block of interoperation between e-services (electronic services). The ACSI ('Artifact-centric service interoperation') consortium's two-pronged solution will examine the viability of interoperation hubs and dynamic artefacts as ways to improve the process whereby e-services are merged into one dynamic system. The project has been funded EUR 3.24 million by the 'Information and Communication Technologies' (ICT) Theme of the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
Source: DG Research - Science and business
2010-07-29 - 00:00
5. EUROSCIENCE's Rammal Award distinguishes a Turkish physicist and a Mediterranean Foundation
Event date:
2010-07-28
The EUROSCIENCE's Rammal Medal for 2009 has been delivred to the Turkish physicist Ayze Erzan and to the Foundation René Touraine.
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Source: CORDIS Wire
2010-07-28 - 00:00
6. Event on the Energy (FP7) on the 19th of October 2010 in Kiev, Ukraine
Event date:
2010-10-19
This Brokerage Event is organised within the INCONet EECA project in the field of the fifth Priority of the 7thFrameworkProgrammeEnergy.
The Brokerage Event will take place in Kiev, Ukraine on 19-20 October.
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Source: CORDIS Wire
2010-07-28 - 00:00
Calls for tenders
Published: 27/07/2010, 09:17 CET Deadline: 24/09/2010
Framework Contract in "cascade" Legal assistance for the establishment and management of cooperation agreements in the framework of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) programs
ENTR/9/PP/2010/FC,
Open procedure, 2010/S 142-218057 of 24.7.2010
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Source: European Commission - Enterprise and Industry
2010-07-27 - 07:17
8. Study on the use of oilseedrape and sunflower oils to produce fuel and feed for herds.
The oil extracted from oleaginous plants can be used as a fuel for agricultural vehicles without any reduction in their performance thus enabling farmers to have greater energy self-sufficiency. Besides this, a sub-product known as oilseedcake is extracted which is the optimum fodder for animal herds, given its significant protein and fatty acids content.
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2010-07-27...
Source: CORDIS Wire
2010-07-27 - 00:00
Engineers and material scientists are putting the car on a diet. Their aim is to make the body lighter and thus save on fuel and C02 emissions.
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2010-07-27...
Source: CORDIS Wire
2010-07-27 - 00:00
10. Monthly Note on Economic Recovery in Manufacturing, Construction and Selected Service Industries
Competitiveness policy
Published Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:29 CET:
The latest data show that the pace of the recovery in manufacturing industry is still very strong. However, industrial confidence shows some first signs of a slow down and it declined slightly in July, probably in reaction to the troubles in financial markets.
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Monthly Note on Economic Recovery in Manufacturing, Construction and Selected Service Industries
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Source: European Commission - Enterprise and Industry
2010-07-26 - 14:29
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Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2010-07-29 - 14:59
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Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2010-07-29 - 14:59
3. Public consultation : Deployment of in-vehicle Emergency call - eCALL - in Europe
In case of a severe crash, an eCall-equipped vehicle will automatically call 112, the EU's single emergency number. Even if no passenger is able to speak, e.g. due to injuries, a minimum set of data with information about the accident is sent automatically. The minimum set of data includes the exact geographic location of the crash site. eCall can also be activated manually. eCall has the potential to reduce the time that emergency services will need to arrive at the accident scene. This will contribute to reducing the number of people killed in road accidents, as well as the severity of injuries. The European Commission is carrying out an impact assessment of the eCall deployment. The assessment considers various policy options (no intervention, voluntary approach or mandatory implementation of eCall) to implement the eCall system in Europe. The main objective of this public consultation is to collect the opinions of stakeholders and EU citizens on the issue and therefore ensure the transparency of the decision making process. Closing date : 19/09/2010
Source: Europe's Information Society Newsroom
2010-07-29 - 09:00
4. Public consultation : Deployment of in-vehicle Emergency call - eCALL - in Europe
In case of a severe crash, an eCall-equipped vehicle will automatically call 112, the EU's single emergency number. Even if no passenger is able to speak, e.g. due to injuries, a minimum set of data with information about the accident is sent automatically. The minimum set of data includes the exact geographic location of the crash site. eCall can also be activated manually. eCall has the potential to reduce the time that emergency services will need to arrive at the accident scene. This will contribute to reducing the number of people killed in road accidents, as well as the severity of injuries. The European Commission is carrying out an impact assessment of the eCall deployment. The assessment considers various policy options (no intervention, voluntary approach or mandatory implementation of eCall) to implement the eCall system in Europe. The main objective of this public consultation is to collect the opinions of stakeholders and EU citizens on the issue and therefore ensure the transparency of the decision making process. Closing date : 19/09/2010
Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2010-07-29 - 09:00
5. Public consultation : Deployment of in-vehicle Emergency call - eCALL - in Europe
In case of a severe crash, an eCall-equipped vehicle will automatically call 112, the EU's single emergency number. Even if no passenger is able to speak, e.g. due to injuries, a minimum set of data with information about the accident is sent automatically. The minimum set of data includes the exact geographic location of the crash site. eCall can also be activated manually. eCall has the potential to reduce the time that emergency services will need to arrive at the accident scene. This will contribute to reducing the number of people killed in road accidents, as well as the severity of injuries. The European Commission is carrying out an impact assessment of the eCall deployment. The assessment considers various policy options (no intervention, voluntary approach or mandatory implementation of eCall) to implement the eCall system in Europe. The main objective of this public consultation is to collect the opinions of stakeholders and EU citizens on the issue and therefore ensure the transparency of the decision making process. Closing date : 19/09/2010
Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2010-07-29 - 09:00
6. Study SMART 2010/0038: Broadband Internet Access Cost
This study is intended to provide price data on broadband Internet access costs. Its aim is to provide a comparison between and within member states and third countries and to monitor the development of prices. It covers the 27 Member States of the EU plus a number of third countries. Its results will be used for the benchmarking exercise of the Digital Agenda.
Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2010-07-28 - 14:00
7. Transport - EU research targets marine oil spills
A new EU-funded research project is developing monitoring and recognition systems to combat pollution caused by maritime transport and other marine activities.
Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2010-07-28 - 00:00
8. The Digital Agenda Summit – Challenges and Opportunities
Neelie Kroes, EU Commissioner for the Digital Agenda will be opening the Digital Agenda Summit organised jointly by ETNO, the European Telecommunications Network Operators Association and the Financial Times. This event will bring together the Chief Executive Officers of the leading e-communications providers and ICT equipment manufacturers from Europe and beyond for a high-level dialogue with EU policy makers on the key challenges ahead in order to fully unlock the potential of the ICT sector for the economy and society and meet the targets of the Digital Agenda for Europe.
Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2010-07-27 - 13:40
9. ePractice workshop on Inclusive eGovernment
This workshop aims to encourage the sharing of good practice in the area of Inclusive eGovernment. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: eGovernment policies targeted at groups at risk of exclusion; User segmentation in eGovernment services; Inclusive eGovernment in healthcare; Multichannel delivery services; eGovernment services: the value chain dimension; Design, production, delivery, access and use of inclusive eGovernment services; Inclusive by design versus specific assistance - tailored services; Marketing, targeting and promotion of eGovernment services for specific disadvantaged groups.
Source: Europe's Information Society Thematic Portal
2010-07-27 - 12:20
10. Cut-and-paste simplicity for computer animation
Tools developed by European researchers bring cut-and-paste simplicity to gaming and animation. Users will be able to cut-and-paste complex elements like emotion, tone of voice and facial expression, making compelling new content, cheaply and quickly.
Source: CORDIS - ICT Results
2010-07-27 - 11:00
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Source: DG Research - Sustainable Development
2010-07-29 - 14:59
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Source: DG Research - Sustainable Development
2010-07-29 - 14:59
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Source: DG Environment
2010-07-29 - 14:59
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Source: DG Environment
2010-07-29 - 14:59
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Source: DG Energy
2010-07-29 - 14:59
7. Transport - EU research targets marine oil spills
A new EU-funded research project is developing monitoring and recognition systems to combat pollution caused by maritime transport and other marine activities.
Source: DG Environment
2010-07-28 - 00:00
8. Research Headlines - Plug-ins to cut back on energy waste
Two percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are attributed to the information communication and technologies (ICT) sector. This figure represents 1 billion kilowatts of electricity required to keep 3 billion PCs and mobile devices and over 500 million host computers running! The EU-funded team under FIT4Green ('Federated IT for a sustainable environmental impact') has set itself the ambitious goal of tackling this overconsumption. The project is funded with EUR 3.18 million under the ICT Theme of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
Source: DG Energy
2010-07-26 - 00:00
9. Commission to provide over €250 million for more than 200 new LIFEplus projects
The European Commission has approved funding for 210 new projects under the third call for the LIFE plus programme (2007-2013). The projects are from across the EU and cover actions in the fields of nature conservation, environmental policy, and information and communication. Overall, they represent a total investment of 515 million, of which the EU will provide 249.8 million.
Source: The LIFE Programme
2010-07-23 - 11:00
10. EU Energy - FP7 Calls for Proposals 2011 published
On 20 July 2010, the EU published more than 50 calls for proposals under the 7th Framework Programme for RD&D, worth a total of EUR 6.4 billion. Many of these calls address energy issues this page includes an indicative overview of energy-relevant topics across all calls.
Source: DG Energy
2010-07-23 - 00:00
1. ECTS/Diploma Supplement Labels holders published
Source: Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
2010-07-29 - 11:42
Source: Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
2010-07-23 - 11:56
Enterprise & Industry magazine
Published Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:57 CET:
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is good for society, the environment and business. That is why the European Commission is working to promote it in various industrial sectors.
Source: DG Enterprise and Industry
2010-07-29 - 12:57
2. Call for tenders No 33/PP/ENT/CIP/10/C/N02C021
Calls for tenders Published: 29/07/2010, 12:40 CET Deadline: 17/09/2010
E-skills for ICT practitioners and entrepreneurs
Downloads:-
Draft service contract
(110 KB)
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Specifications
(183 KB)
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Invitation to tender
(158 KB)
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Contract notice published in OJ 2010/S 144-221166 of 28/07/2010
(123 KB)
Source: DG Enterprise and Industry
2010-07-29 - 10:40
3. Business investment rate down to 20.2% in the euro area and 19.7% in the EU27
In the first quarter of 2010, in both the euro area (EA16) and the EU27, the seasonally adjusted business investment rate fell compared with the previous quarter, while the profit share grew. In the euro area, stocks decreased for the fifth quarter in a row.
Source: Eurostat
2010-07-29 - 10:00
4. Household saving rate down to 14.6% in the euro area and 13.0% in the EU27
In the first quarter of 2010, in both the euro area (EA16) and the EU27, the seasonally adjusted household saving rate and the household investment rate decreased. In the euro area, household disposable income fell by 0.6% in real terms.
Source: Eurostat
2010-07-29 - 10:00
5. 29/07/2010-EDA annual report 2009
EDA annual report 2009...
Source: European Defence Agency
2010-07-29 - 05:00
6. Miroslav Kalousek, new Governor for the Czech Republic
Mr Miroslav Kalousek has been appointed Minister of Finance of the Czech Republic, succeeding Mr Janota, and also becomes EIB Governor for the Czech Republic. Born in 1960, Mr Kalousek is a graduate of the Institute of Chemical Technology in Prague. After graduation, he took up the position of Head of the Investment Section at the manufacturing concern Mitas Praha. Since 1990, he has been working in the State administration. In the period 1993-1998, he was Deputy Minister of Defence with resp...
Source: European Investment Bank
2010-07-28 - 22:00
7. Brilliant Star in a Colourful Neighbourhood
A spectacular new image from ESOs Wide Field Imager at the La Silla Observatory in Chile shows the brilliant and unusual star WR 22 and its colourful surroundings. WR 22 is a very hot and bright star that is shedding its atmosphere into space at a rate many millions of times faster than the Sun. It lies in the outer part of the dramatic Carina Nebula from which it formed.
Source: European Southern Observatory
2010-07-28 - 10:00
Située à 40 km de Nouméa en bord de mer, la centrale est idéalement exposée puisqu'elle bénéficie de la ventilation naturelle des alizées, dun taux d'ensoleillement très favorable (plus de 1900 h / an) et des précipitations faibles (moins de 80mm / an). 10 000 panneaux couvrent désormais une colline est-ouest sur une surface de 3 hectares. Dune puissance installée de 2,1MW, cette centrale est capable dinjecter sur le réseau de Nouvelle Calédonie 3 millions de KWh par an, soit léquivalent ...
Source: European Investment Bank
2010-07-27 - 22:00
Contract notice: Open procedure OJEU ref. 2010/S 144-220959 of 28.07.2010 http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:220959-2010:TEXT:EN:HTML
Source: European Investment Bank
2010-07-27 - 22:00
10. EU27 population 501 million at 1 January 2010
On 1 January 2010, the population of the EU27 was estimated at 501.1 million, compared with 499.7 million on 1 January 2009. The population of the EU27 grew by 1.4 million in 2009, an annual rate of 2.7 per 1000 inhabitants, due to a natural increase of 0.5 million (+1.0) and net migration of 0.9 million (+1.7).
Source: Eurostat
2010-07-27 - 10:00
