Success Stories - Cargo vessels: a cleaner alternative to lorries

[Source: Research & Innovation] Cargo vessels are considered a relatively green mode of transport. Compared to lorries, they produce fewer emissions. But road transport is modernising fast and vessels have to keep up to remain competitive.

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Harnessing the bioeconomy potential of European regions - 7 June 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European bioeconomy has the capacity to contribute substantially to green growth, innovation, resource efficiency and sustainable development. As a response to that, in the last years the key objectives of the bioeconomy have been integrated in many European, national and regional strategies, aiming at harnessing the bioeconomy potential. What are the experiences we can share with each other as policy-makers and industry representatives? What are the challenges that regions face and how can we tackle them on regional and European level? ECRN brings together EU representatives and regional public actors, enterprises, research institutes and clusters from different regions for an exchange of views on bioeconomy governance and collaboration practices. The aim of the debate is to identify successful policy initiatives, concrete examples and challenges to be addressed in the future.

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Research Headlines - ATLAS maps the deep blue Atlantic

[Source: Research & Innovation] We know more about the dark side of the moon and the surface of Mars than we do about our deep ocean environments. EU-funded research is shedding more light on the darkest depths of the North Atlantic maritime region. A better understanding of deep-sea habitats will inform the sustainable management of this vital resource.

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Europe celebrates the fabrication of the most high-tech magnet to date.

[Source: F4E] Behind the scenes of the event which gathered the main contributors to this achievement.

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Africa, Asia, Latin America: New Insights for Improved Policies against Poverty - 6 June 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] Europe is setting new goals for its future development strategies: the Agenda 2030 established 17 »Sustainable Development Goals« (SDGs) agreed by all UN member states. What could be future pathways for the development cooperation policy of the European Union? And how can scientific research contribute? The final conference of the EU-funded project Nopoor will provide inspiring answers to these questions. After five years of scientific research, this conference offers a unique opportunity to discuss the policy impact of new results based on original surveys, data collation, and qualitative research. Nopoor researchers from 15 countries will share their insights with the conference participants. It is also the occasion to release the Nopoor policy briefs and the Nopoor film collection.

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European Climate Change Adaptation 2017 - Our Climate Ready Future - 5-9 June 2017, Glasgow, UK

[Source: Research & Innovation] ECCA 2017 will be organised by 3 EU-funded projects: IMPRESSIONS, RISES AM and HELIX.ECCA 2017 will build upon the achievements of ECCA 2013 in Hamburg and ECCA 2015 in Copenhagen, which emphasised research-policy-practice links and the emerging adaptation services offered by businesses. The theme of ECCA 2017 is ‘Our Climate Ready Future’. The vision is that this conference will inspire and enable people to work together to discover and deliver positive climate adaptation solutions that can strengthen society, revitalise local economies and enhance the environment. It will bring together the people who will deliver action on the ground – from business, industry, NGOs, local government and communities – to share knowledge, ideas and experience with leading researchers and policymakers. ECCA 2017 is held in Europe but the focus is global, with presenters from 48 countries on five continents. The programme features three plenary sessions, 85 parallel sessions, a poster drinks reception, a Ceilidh and a film screening. This year, for the first time, there is a special Business and Innovation programme to be run in parallel with the first two days of the conference.

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European GEO Workshop - EuroGEOSS: Shaping the European contribution to GEOSS - 19 June 2017, Helsinki, Finland

[Source: Research & Innovation] European GEO Workshop will take place in Helsinki between 19-21 June 2017. The purpose of the conference is to bring together European stakeholders interested in and actively contributing to the Global Earth Observations System of Systems (GEOSS). The event is a forum to exchange ideas and inform participants about work and initiatives undertaken in the context of GEOSS. More info on the venue and practical information are available here

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A New Era of Blue Enlightenment - 12-14 July 2017, Lisbon, Portugal

[Source: Research & Innovation] Commissioner Carlos Moedas will host a High-Level Ministerial and Scientific event on 12-14 July 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal, joined by high-level government representatives from Brazil and South Africa, as well as from the European Union. This event will celebrate the launch of the South Atlantic Flagship Initiative between the European Union, Brazil and South Africa, aiming to better understand and protect marine ecosystems and the link between oceans and climate. A Statement on Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Cooperation between the European Union, Brazil and South Africa is planned to be signed during the event.

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Research Headlines - All aboard for advanced railway signalling and automation systems

[Source: Research & Innovation] Control, communication, cyber security - the development of a flexible, real-time, intelligent rail traffic management and decision support system will involve innovation in these and many other areas. An EU-funded project dedicated to signalling and automation systems is helping to advance the necessary R&D.

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'CERCA Conference 2017: Fostering excellence in research for the benefit of society' - 31 May 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] CERCA CONFERENCE 2017 aims to give an insight into the successful achievements of Catalan research centers and to promote an open dialogue on the challenges that innovation policies face in the near future at EU level. The Minister for Business and Knowledge of the Catalan Government, Jordi Baiget, and the representative to the EU, Amadeu Altafaj, will be in charge of the welcome panel, together with the Director of CERCA, Lluis Rovira. The keynote speech will be given by the Director of Directorate B “Open Innovation and Open Science” of the Directorate General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, Jean-David Malo. Other relevant speakers include Jana Kolar, CEO of CERIC-ERIC and governing board member of the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT) and Theo Papazoglou, Head of the Support to the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC). The event is organized by CERCA Institute, an entity that gathers 41 top performing research centers in all scientific disciplines.

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5th HELLENIC FORUM FOR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION - 5-7 July 2017, Athens, Greece

[Source: Research & Innovation] The Hellenic Forum is under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and aims to act as a meeting point for Science, Technology and Innovation building bridges with scientists abroad, in order to enhance scientific and technological transfer collaboration for innovation. The Forum will cover a broad range of topics including Nanotechnology, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences, ICT , Particle Physics, Cultural Heritage with emphasis to converging technologies.

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Research Headlines - In-depth technology for deep-sea discovery

[Source: Research & Innovation] It is often said that we know more about the surface of the moon than the ocean floor. The EU-funded STRONGMAR project will address marine knowledge gaps by fostering knowledge transfer and exchanges between leading European marine science research institutes. The project seeks to support innovative technological solutions that will advance deep-sea research at INESC TEC in Porto, Portugal.

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Research Headlines - Hemp plants show potential as sustainable fibre alternative

[Source: Research & Innovation] Hemp has been a source for materials, fibres and textiles for millennia. Now, an EU-funded project has used cutting-edge genomic approaches to boost hemp production, improve quality and advance scientific understanding of the crop. The research has led to new varieties and processes, providing a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibres and a wide range of other bio-based products.

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Research Headlines - Understanding a changing Europe through big data

[Source: Research & Innovation] The EU-funded LONGPOP project will train young researchers in the skills needed to fully exploit big data. With a focus on social change, the researchers will be able to apply the knowledge and techniques learnt to helping welfare systems prepare for the years ahead.

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CNIM delivers the final radial plate for Europe’s Toroidal Field coils

[Source: F4E] The 70 pieces of equipment for the ITER magnets have been successfully manufactured.

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Mainstreaming resource efficiency in manufacturing value chains - 15 June 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Increasing global consumption and climate change put pressure on our current economic model. Today around 50% of costs in the manufacturing sector are related to raw materials, energy and water used in industrial processes. Optimising the use of resources is therefore one of the main challenges the manufacturing industry is facing today. But improving resource efficiency is not only crucial from an environmental point of view; it also proves highly profitable for the economic competitiveness of manufacturing industries.

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OPTICS final public event - "Is Safety Research Making us Safer?" - 12-13 June 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] OPTICS project's final public event will be held on June 12-13, 2017 in Brussels at EUROCONTROL. The event will address the key question, “Is safety research making us safer?”. OPTICS FINAL DISSEMINATION EVENT — IS SAFETY RESEARCH MAKING US SAFER? Presenters from the European Commission, EASA, FAA, NASA, SESAR, the European Passenger Federation, Future Sky Safety and EUROCONTROL, along with representatives from each main segment of the aviation spectrum – airlines, airports, air traffic organisations, and airframe manufacturers – will address this key question, highlighting some of the key research results and ongoing research activities that aim to ensure we not only remain the safest mode of transport, but continue to improve safety even as capacity and aerial vehicle diversity increase.

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Increasing impact from publicly funded research - Lessons from the bioeconomy - 28 June 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Join us to discuss how to ensure that publicly funded bioeconomy research has a positive impact on society in the European Parliament on 28 June. The Dinner Debate will be hosted by Lieve Wierinck MEP. This event will give you the opportunity to debate the barriers to achieving impact from research results, the most appropriate ways to support result commercialisation, and the necessary features of the Horizon 2020 follow-up programme.

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Research Headlines - Tritium-extracting solution decontaminates nuclear waste

[Source: Research & Innovation] EU-funded researchers have been recognised for their ground-breaking work on recovering and reusing waste material in nuclear fusion reactors. They developed and demonstrated new membrane technologies capable of decontaminating waste and extracting valuable tritium for re-use.

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Success Stories - Ready to wear electronics

[Source: Research & Innovation] Scientists at a research facility in the German city of Berlin dream of clothing that produces energy as we walk. They have combined very different nanomaterials into so-called energy harvesters.

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Research Headlines - Behind the wall: uncovering the effectiveness of migration policy

[Source: Research & Innovation] Comprehensive new databases of migration flows and policy data since World War II highlight how some policy choices have had unintended effects.

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Research Headlines - Buy locally, buy quality: sustainability in public food procurement

[Source: Research & Innovation] School meals don't matter only to kids and their parents. Like other services within the scope of public sector food procurement, they also matter economically. Determination to source produce locally and sustainably can make all the difference to a region's farmers, as can labels protecting its specialities. An EU-funded project is connecting the dots.

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Europe has manufactured the most high-tech magnet in history!

[Source: F4E] The core of ITER’s first Toroidal Field coil is ready thanks to F4E and its industrial parteners

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Harnessing Research and Innovation for FOOD 2030: A Science Policy Dialogue - 16 October 2017, Brussels, EU Commission, CHARLEMAGNE building

[Source: Research & Innovation] This one day confernece will serve to disseminate successful European Research and Innovation (R&I) inititives and contribute to the ongoing science-policy dialogue in the area of Nutrtion and Security (FNS). The conference will provide a stakeholder platform for a science policy dialogues to assess the current stae of European research,innovation and investment, and explore furture needs relevant to: • Sustainable and healthy nutrition; • climate-resilience and environmental sustainability; • circularity and resource efficienty; and • food system innovation and empowerment of communities. The conference is free of charge and will be open to researchers, policy makers, funders and investors, policy makers and puiblic authorities, industry, entrepreneurs, students and civil society representatives. The conference builds on the successful FOOD2030 High Level Event of October 2016 and will act as an important milestone in the preparation of the second High Level event to held under the Bulgarian Presidency in the first half of 2018.

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Research Headlines - Smartphone solutions for smarter, greener urban mobility

[Source: Research & Innovation] If the arrival of spring is not enough to get you out walking and cycling, an EU-funded initiative is launching a number of mobile applications offering incentives to lead a more active lifestyle, reduce urban congestion and fight pollution.

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Success Stories - Fluid glass in windows which could provide an energy

[Source: Research & Innovation] In Liechtenstein a project is developing windows which could provide a source of energy. The outer face of the window is able to collect solar radiation and transform it into energy and the inner face is able to cool or heat the space inside the container.

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MANUFUTURE 2017 – Moving up the Value Chain - 24-25 October 2017, Tallinn, Estonia

[Source: Research & Innovation] MANUFUTURE 2017 will focus on smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 in practice, the factories of the future, robotics, the internet of things and smart products.

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Research Headlines - Nurturing research to vitalise Poland's bioeconomy

[Source: Research & Innovation] Researchers at the Institute of Soil Science and Cultivation in the Polish town of Pulawy have set out to promote the bioeconomy and its benefits in the region. Their work is backed by funding from the EU's ERA Chairs initiative.

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ITER Wonderland

[Source: F4E] How one of Europe’s biggest construction sites has been completely transformed.

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Research Headlines - Plug-in robotic systems to benefit small manufacturers

[Source: Research & Innovation] Businesses using robots for short-term manufacturing assignments will be interested in a service developed by EU-funded researchers that can custom-design affordable robots. Businesses will be able to either lease or buy the robots for quick installation.

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Industrial Innovation Information Days 2017 - Save the Date ! - 3-4 October 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European Commission is organising the Industrial Innovation Info Days 2017, with support of external stakeholders. The aim is to: - Build the basis for the future of Industrial Research in Europe, - Inform relevant Industrial Technologies providers & users about EU activities in the field, - Enhance cooperation among Industrial stakeholders. Programme : Mornings: plenary sessions with great political impact on the industrial environment, and key notes by high level speakers. Afternoons: Panel sessions with a focus on upcoming challenges for the next work programme on Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing and Processing, and Biotechnology. New project ideas can be presented during the brokerage sessions. More info on registration & programme of the #IndInnoInfoDays2017 will be published on this page soon.

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WIRE 2017 (Week for Innovative Regions in Europe) - 28-30 June 2017, Košice, Slovakia

[Source: Research & Innovation] The 8th edition of the WIRE Conference is hosted by the Technical University of Košice and will take place from 28 to 30 June 2017 in Košice, Slovakia. The conference theme is 'Socially responsible, creative and trusted regional innovation in the digital era' and will cover topics like widening participation, digital innovation and much more. WIRE provides a forum for policy dialogue on Research, Innovation, Regional Strategies and Growth. Held since 2010, it has been established as a debate leading to new proposals for improving the effectiveness of regional, national and European governance, measuring the impact and supporting regional development.

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Research Headlines - Why electric cars need to start talking to the grid

[Source: Research & Innovation] EU-funded researchers have developed new planning techniques that will help ensure Europe's existing smart grid infrastructure can sustainably meet growing demand for plug-in electric vehicles - and they want to see these cars communicating with charging stations.

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Success Stories - Reaching for new horizons in research and innovation policies

[Source: Research & Innovation] Where can EU countries turn when they want advice on improving their national research and innovation systems? The Horizon 2020 Policy Support Facility (PSF) would be a good starting point - it provides tailor-made policy recommendations both to EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon 2020.

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Science Café with Jan Konvalinka - 28 June 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Science Café with Jan Konvalinka is an unconventional open discussion on research in the field of biochemistry. Our guest is a recognized scientist, who was involved in development of the first inhibitors of the HIV protease. Currently he is focused on viral resistance development. Dr. Konvalinka holds position of vice-rector for research at the Charles University in Prague and head of department at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Science Café is a forum for discussion of current work and interesting scientific issues. It aims to be informal and accessible. Anyone can participate; speaker is there to be questioned and to talk about his work

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Impact workshop on the cPPPs in Horizon 2020 - 17 May 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] The objective of the workshop is to assess the impact of the contractual Public-Private Partnerships (cPPPs) : Factories of the Future Energy Efficient Buildings Sustainable Process Industry through Resource and Energy Efficiency and Green Vehicles). This 7th Impact Workshop, organised by the European Commission, will gather representatives of Horizon 2020 projects funded under the 2014-2016 cPPP calls for proposals, and the members of the cPPP Partnership Boards. The expected outcome is to increase the possible impact of cPPP projects after the end of the EU funding and to collect evidence on the leverage and impact generated by the cPPPs. A report of the workshop will be published on this webpage.

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Research Headlines - Think smart for better transport planning

[Source: Research & Innovation] The more planners know about how people move around a city, the easier it is for them to develop sustainable transport policies. EU-funded researchers have used data from personal smart devices to shed light on urban mobility and improve transport planning tools and models.

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MARITIME CUISINE MEETS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES - 11 May 2017, BOULOGNE SUR MER, France

[Source: Research & Innovation] The Mobilisation and Mutual Learning workshop « Maritime Cuisine Meets Sustainable Tourism » is organised in the framework of the MARINA project funded by Horizon 2020 programme and hosted by Nausicaa - Centre National de la Mer in France. I t will bring together European and national representatives from tourism and seafood industry, researchers, policy makers, civil society and citizens. They will share knowledge and expectations, define a common vision and propose a roadmap of recommendations based on Responsible Research and Innovation dimensions in response to triggering questions: • How can sustainable seafood production and consumption contribute to competitive and sustainable coastal and maritime tourism in Europe? • How can coastal and maritime tourism drive sustainable seafood production and consumption? • What types of Responsible Research and Innovation actions should be put in place to achieve this? The workshop results will be freely accessible on the MARINA Knowledge Sharing Platform (www.marinaproject.eu ) and taken forward to shape the further work of the project and to inform future policy and 
research.

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Circular Economy in Visegrad Group (V4) Countries - current state and challenges - 1 June 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] A circular economy is an industrial system that replaces the ‘end-of-life’ concept with restoration, shifts towards the use of renewable energy, eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, which impair reuse, and aims for the elimination of waste through the superior design of materials, products, systems, and, within this, business models. The elements of circular economy include: - waste management, - a strict differentiation between consumable and durable components of a product, replacement the concept of a consumer with that of a user, - energy efficiency. A circular economy requires improvements in material selection and product design (circular design), innovative business models, increase in general awareness and creation the skill base. A transition towards circular economy will therefore generate new jobs, increase productivity and will boost R&I activities. The latter may be treated as a circular economy enablers. The European Commission adopted an ambitious Circular Economy Package that establishes a concrete and ambitious programme of action, with measures covering the whole cycle: from production and consumption to waste management and the market for secondary raw materials.

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Innovative Enterprise Malta 2017 - 31 May 2017, Valetta, Malta

[Source: Research & Innovation] Innovative Enterprise Malta 2017 is a conference organized by the European Commission in collaboration with the Maltese EU Presidency, in particular with the Ministry for the Economy, Investment and Small Business. It aims at raising awareness with investors and business alike on the European Union’s various funding and finance opportunities which organizations and enterprises are able to benefit from, such as InnovFin - EU Finance for Innovators, the European Fund for Strategic Investments, instruments at national and local level as well as alternative sources of finance, such as crowd-funding.

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Success Stories - Digging deep to help Europe's soil

[Source: Research & Innovation] European scientists have been digging deep so they can better understand the multiple threats facing soil which include erosion, pollution, decline of biodiversity and urbanisation. The scientists want to come up with better preventive measures.

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Research Headlines - Building on a 3D solution for resource-efficient construction

[Source: Research & Innovation] We know that 3D printing is set to revolutionise manufacturing. But construction? EU-funded researchers are putting the building blocks in place with 3D printing technology enabling the construction sector to manufacture concrete building materials in a more efficient and cost effective manner. The technology is being combined with more traditional techniques to offer an all-in-one solution.

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Research Headlines - Reaching new heights: EU-made carbon fibre for satellites

[Source: Research & Innovation] Remember when there were no satellites? Before your time, maybe, as the first was launched in 1957. Today, we would be lost without them - quite literally so, but satnavs are only one of many services these orbital outriders underpin. EU-funded research is helping to secure Europe's access to the carbon fibre materials needed to build them.

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ISM – MYCOKEY Workshop–Training Course 20Rapid Methods for Mycotoxin Detection in the Food Chain - 9-13 October 2017, Bari, Italy

[Source: Research & Innovation] The Institute of Sciences of Food Production – National Research Council of Italy (ISPA-CNR), under the aegis of the MYCOKEY project (http://www.mycokey.eu/) and the International Society for Mycotoxicology (ISM), is hosting a one-week Workshop-Training Course from October 9-13, 2017. The course will give information about major issues associated with mycotoxin analysis and contamination along the food chain. Lectures and laboratory training will be provided on routinely used and new screening tools for rapid, robust and user-friendly analysis of mycotoxins, including validation aspects. Practical training in the laboratory will cover most of the course and trainees will be assisted individually in the laboratory by ISPA-CNR staff expert in instrumental and immunochemical analysis of mycotoxins.

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MIME Third Stakeholder Forum Meeting - 21 June 2017, Riga, Latvia

[Source: Research & Innovation] A number of European and overseas stakeholders not involved as partners in MIME have agreed to interact with the MIME consortium through the Stakeholder Forum. The persons representing these stakeholders will provide their opinion on issues related to diversity and multilingualism relavant to the project , rooted in their activity as practitioners and professionals. The third Stakeholder Forum Meeting in Riga will offer plenty of opportunities for both formal and informal exchange between stakeholders and the MIME team. Participation in the Stakeholder Forum Meeting will provide stakeholders with the opportunity for direct dialogue with researchers and offer them first hand access to cutting edge research results, which may in turn help stakeholders shape and steer their future actions and practical operations in line with the newest developments in the field.

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OCCAM Workshop on „Mechanisms and models of social interaction“ - 6-8 July 2017, Osnabrück, Germany

[Source: Research & Innovation] The OCCAM (Osnabrück Computational Cognition Alliance Meeting) brings together well-established outstanding researchers as well as young promising scientists. This year, the 6th workshop of the series, jointly with the socSMCs EU-project (http://socsmcs.eu/), we focus on social interactions. The topic comprises theoretical, computational, physiological and robotics approaches. We go to great lengths to actively involve all participants. Furthermore, there will also be time for informal discussions.

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European conference on Xylella fastidiosa: finding answers to a global problem: Palma de Mallorca, 13-15 November 2017 - 15-17 November 2017, Spain, Palma the Mallorca, University of the Balearic

[Source: Research & Innovation] A major scientific conference on European research into Xylella fastidiosa is to be held in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, from 13-15 November 2017. The conference is being organised jointly by EFSA, the University of the Balearic Islands, the Euphresco network for phytosanitary research coordination and funding, and the EU Horizon 2020 projects POnTE and XF-ACTORS, and the Directorate-General for Research & Innovation of the European Commission (DG RTD).

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ADVANCES IN GRAIN LEGUME CULTIVATION AND USE - 28-29 September 2017, Serbia, Novi Sad, Hotel Park

[Source: Research & Innovation] This conference marks the final year of two EU FP7-KBBE projects devoted to Grain Legumes, LEGATO and EUROLEGUME, and thus the complementarity of the scientific and technical outputs developed by more than 100 researchers, from both projects. This occasion will disseminate highlights from the research accomplished, to stakeholders and society in general in a stimulating programme including leading EU project and invited speakers. The Conference is also open for receiving free communications from the project members and from other teams not belonging to the projects, to be presented as posters/oral communications

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COST Connect: Water for Food and Agriculture in the Mediterranean Area - 28 June 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Water for food and agriculture is an important topic on the agenda. COST supports more than 20 Actions in this area and European stakeholders intensively discuss the issue with a strong focus on the Mediterranean area. COST aims to provide networking opportunities to structure this important field, to link the active researchers with policy stakeholders and thus connect the dots in the European Research Area. The event aims to increase awareness on the different relevant funding opportunities in the field and how to access them. Participants will decide on the issues to discuss, such as emerging S&T topics in the field, identifying potential future research cooperation.

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Photonics4Automotive - 18 May 2017, Barcelona, Spain

[Source: Research & Innovation] Within the Automobile Barcelona (International Automobile Show), (in the Montjuic venue of the Fira Barcelona) The Spanish Photonics Platform organizes an event dedicated to the use of photonic technologies for in automotive vehicles, including laser and photonic sensors, nanomaterials and organic electronics. Key speakers from companies and research organizations will discuss the latest and emerging technologies in materials, light emitters and optical design which will boost the next generation of lighting, signalling, HMI, in-vehicle communication and active safety systems for the future of vehicles.

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STARMUS Festival Launch Event - 11 May 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Presentation of the STARMUS Festival with participation of Carlos Moedas (EC Commisisoner for REsearch, Science and Innovation), Alexei Leonov (Russian Cosmonaut and the world's first spacewalker), Garik Israelyan (STARMUS Festival Director) and Gunnar Bovim (NTNU REctor). The STARMUS Festival will be hosted by NTNU in Trondheim from 18 -23 June in Trondheim and was created to celebrate science and the arts with the goal of bringing an understanding and appreciation of science to the public at large.

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Research Headlines - Tackling water scarcity in the Mediterranean

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project is forging partnerships and networks on water-treatment technologies across the Mediterranean in a bid to protect the region from - and prepare it for - the very real threat of water scarcity.

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Spain and Croatia express interest in hosting IFMIF-DONES facility

[Source: F4E] The panel of experts will be visiting the sites during summer.

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Research Headlines - Making Poland's energy infrastructure more sustainable

[Source: Research & Innovation] The EU-funded SuPREME project will help to promote a conversion to renewable energy systems and resources in Poland by twinning one of the country's best energy research centre with more advanced EU centres of excellence in the field.

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Hydropower and Fish _ Joint Workshop IEA Hydropower TCP – European Commission DG RTD - 29 May 2017, Brussels, Place Madou 1 / Madou building, Auditorium Karel Van Miert

[Source: Research & Innovation] The increased focus on ecological issues in regulated rivers calls for an international understanding on how hydropower industry can be developed towards a more environmentally friendly operation and how European legislation and framework is used to regulate renewable energy production from hydropower. The workshop intends to address the European research and legislation relevant for hydropower production and the impacts on fish in regulated rivers.

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Doing Business in Innovative China - Session 2 of the Hubermont Summits 2017 - 7-8 July 2017, Ortho, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] The second of the three Hubermont Summits 2017 is held by professor Georges Haour, professor of innovation management at the executive education institute IMD, in Switzerland. Professor Haour from IMD Lausanne, will base his findings on his book “Created in China: how China is becoming a global innovator” (Bloomsburry, London, 2016).

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Research Headlines - Orchard waste could be a fruitful source of biofuel

[Source: Research & Innovation] Waste prunings from orchards, vineyards and olive groves could be a valuable source of biomass energy and help boost rural economies, say EU-funded researchers. The key ingredient is a sustainable supply chain.

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