EU Research and Innovation for Cities of the Future - 21 March 2019, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] How do we want European cities to be in 2030? What are the major challenges cities are facing? How can R&I policies in/with/for cities lead us there? Registration for the EU Research and Innovation for Cities of the Future event, jointly organized by the URBAN Intergroup of the European Parliament and the European Commission, Directorate General for Research and Innovation is now open. This joint event will show how EU Research and Innovation actions are driving Sustainable Urban Development to support the transition to sustainable cities of the future. The event aims to: • Inform Members of the European Parliament, City Leaders, policy makers, academia, private sector, industry and innovation firms about ongoing EU urban R&I initiatives • Launch a public consultation on a High Level Experts’ Group Report on “EU Research and Innovation for Cities of the Future” • Invite discussion about the vision for ‘cities of the future’ and the transition that will be needed to reach the objective; the challenges and opportunities for innovative solutions from an ambitious EU R&I agenda Secure your spot at the event that brings together members of the European Parliament (MEPs), city leaders and policy-makers, innovation providers, representatives of cities networks, pioneers from technology and economics, European Institutions senior representatives and UN agencies. The event will include a dynamic programme with 3 sessions, keynotes and panel discussions from leading MEPs, senior European Institutions representatives and mayors, and pitches from scientists in breakthrough EU-funded R&I projects.

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Research Headlines - Gene therapy trials point to cure for rare liver disease

[Source: Research & Innovation] EU-funded researchers are close to developing a cure for Crigler-Najjar syndrome, an extremely rare, life-threatening liver disease. The groundbreaking research, currently being validated in clinical trials, could also pave the way for the treatment of other genetic disorders.

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Research Headlines - Personalised brain cancer treatment shows potential

[Source: Research & Innovation] EU-funded researchers have demonstrated huge potential for treating aggressive brain cancer using actively personalised immunotherapy in a first first-stage clinical trial to test the vaccine's safety.

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The Middle East and the EU: new realities, new policies - 6 March 2019, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] On 6 March , MENARA and MEDRESET, both H2020 collaborative research projects, will unveil their findings during a public conference entitled “the Middle East and the EU: new realities, new policies” taking place at egmont palace. the event will include a key-note speech by the high representative of the eu for foreign affairs and security policy and vice president of the EU commission federica mogherini, introduced by ambassador marc otte. This conference aims at fostering a debate among the brussels-based expert and policy community on the present and the future of the Middle East and North Africa and in particular on the eu’s role towards this region. the agenda of the meeting will also include the presentation of the projects’ main results by MENARA’s scientific coordinator, Eduard Soler, and the project’s policy director, Nathalie Tocci, as well as by MEDRESET’s scientific coordinator, Daniela Huber. Contact us for more information

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European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 - 8-10 July 2019, Helsinki, Finland

[Source: Research & Innovation] A Bioeconomy Conference is being organised to contribute to achieving an inclusive and sustainable bioeconomy for Europe. Finland’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the European Commission are jointly organising the conference, and it is one of the events to be held in Helsinki under Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The conference is aimed at raising public awareness and promoting dialogue on the progress towards a bioeconomy. This will be accomplished by bringing together academics, researchers, stakeholders, policymakers, business representatives and the civil society across the bioeconomy sector to exchange knowledge, coordinate activities and discuss new actions. The conference will help to implement important EU policies and initiatives, especially the updated Bioeconomy Strategy from 2018 “A sustainable Bioeconomy for Europe: strengthening the connection between economy, society and the environment” and the Circular Economy Package. The conference opens on 8 July with a welcoming reception organised by the City of Helsinki and hosted by Mayor Jan Vapaavuori. The conference itself takes place on 9 July at the hotel Scandic Park Helsinki, which is located in the city centre.

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ERRIN H2020 Energy Brokerage Event - 9 April 2019, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] In view of the opening of the H2020 Programme Call Building a low-carbon, climate resilient, future: secure, clean and efficient energy, the ERRIN Energy and Climate Change Working Group is organising a Brokerage event in Brussels on April 9th, 2019 in the afternoon. The event is open to everyone in the European R&I community. The aim is to facilitate the creation of consortia for the submission of proposals under the H2020 framework. We invite all potential consortium leaders to submit their ideas by February 22nd,2019. Please visit the page of the event or contact us for additional information.

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Supporting effective ocean governance. The role of Responsible R&I and Ocean Literacy - 18-20 March 2019, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] #OceanDialogues2019 is a joint event between the H2020 research projects MARINA and ResponSEAble - in cooperation with the European Parliament – SEARICA intergroup & IOC-UNESCO - on the role of *Ocean Literacy* and *Responsible Research and Innovation* in supporting effective Ocean Governance. The aim of the 2019 Ocean Dialogues is to identify solutions for the development of a sound ocean knowledge system that can support effective ocean governance, by addressing challenges such as engagement, co-creation and shared responsibility. It will provide inputs to the Preparatory process of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The outcome of the Ocean Dialogues 2019 will be a manifesto which will be presented and discussed at a dedicated policy workshop organised at the European Parliament.

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Transition to fossil-free industries: technology pathways and policies - 18 March 2019, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Technology pathways and roadmaps towards decarbonisation are emerging in sectors such as steel, plastics, and other sectors. The role of electrification, of hydrogen, circular and biogenic carbon utilisation, CCUS and new interdependencies between sectors are salient features of such pathways and for re-industrializing Europe. The event will take stock of the current understanding of future options and strategies and based on this explore the implications for future policy-making, research and society at large. The event will bring together EU-funded project and national as well as regional initiatives related to the decarbonisation of energy intensive industry sectors. The event adopts a multi-stakeholder format to enable the development of a joint understanding of opportunities, challenges and policy needs in the ´hard to abate´ industrial sectors. The overall objective to explore emerging visions for industrial zero net-carbon pathways and their policy implications and share information and develop knowledge between key EC, core industrial regions, industry and academic experts. The event includes: i) policy sessions, to present and discuss policy options in order to explore new ideas and approaches to policy development.

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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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Research Headlines - Chromosome imaging promises breakthrough treatments

[Source: Research & Innovation] EU-funded researchers are developing pioneering tools and techniques that will enable scientists to view chromosomes in unprecedented detail, greatly advancing research into life-saving treatments for cancer and cures for many genetic disorders.

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INFRASTAR Training School - 8-12 April 2019, Nantes, France

[Source: Research & Innovation] The INFRASTAR (Innovation and Networking for Fatigue and Reliability Analysis of Structures - Training for Assessment of Risk) training school aims to provide lectures and hands-on trainings to Master and PhD students, early-stage researchers, young professionals in order to be well aware of all aspects of asset management of civil infrastructures with respect to fatigue of materials, i.e. to put each individual work into perspective. The participants will get additional knowledge about their own field but also about what is performed beforehand and afterwards. The courses will provide multi-disciplinary and intersectoral basic concepts in three core fields: 1. Monitoring and auscultation, 2. Structural and action models and 3. Reliability, risk and decision analyses; ranging from the design to the dismantling of the structures: bridges and wind turbines. A participant who successfully has taken part in the Infrastar training school will be able to understand: 1. How to smarten the structures and its benefits. 2. How to model structural and material behaviours of civil infrastructures under loading. 3. How to develop, perform and assess structural risks and the value of structural information.

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ARCHIVER Open Market Consultation - 8 April 2019, Geneva, Switzerland

[Source: Research & Innovation] With a total procurement budget of 3.4 million euros, the ARCHIVER project (www.archiver-project.eu) will use a Pre-Commercial Procurement approach to competitively procure R&D services from firms in three stages covering design, prototyping and pilot, over the next 3 years (Jan 2019 - Dec 2021). An Open Market Consultation (OMC) event will be organised at CERN to assess the demand-side needs and potential use cases to interested firms, and to identify the innovation potential and feasibility of the project with the market. The process, intended to be evolutionary, is comprised of several preparation events focusing on different communities, followed by the OMC event held at CERN in April.

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Envisioning the Port of the Future: the 2030 horizon - 4 April 2019, Trieste, Italy

[Source: Research & Innovation] Docks the Future Mid Term Conference is titled “Envisioning the Port of the Future: the 2030 horizon” and will be held in Trieste on 4th April 2019. The objective of the DocksTheFuture Midterm conference is two-fold: on the one hand the goal is to communicate the first project results and, on the other hand, the objective is to validate the concepts, topics and targets defined in the clustering of project and activities of interest for the definition of the Port of the Future.

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Research Headlines - International cooperation boosts Arctic marine research

[Source: Research & Innovation] An international research consortium established with EU funding is improving marine-based research in the Arctic Ocean. Its aim is to help fight climate change, ensure economic growth and secure Europe's future.

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Research Headlines - Power of 'social' in low-carbon innovation take-up

[Source: Research & Innovation] Climate change mitigation, green labels, renewable energy, clean technology... we are familiar with the words, but how much do we really know and what do we think about them? The EU-funded SILCI project is exploring the world of low-carbon innovations and how they spread through processes of social influence.

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ECCA 2019 - 28-31 May 2019, Lisbon, Portugal

[Source: Research & Innovation] Come to the only conference in Europe that brings together academia, government, business and community in a cooperative approach to improve learning and knowledge exchange in order to deliver optimal solutions. Interaction and collaboration with the disaster risk reduction (DRR) community is a critical element in improving climate change adaptation (CCA), as the communities share similar goals and activities. Bringing the two groups together is particularly important in relation to the goals and targets of the three major international agreements: Paris, Sendai Framework for DRR and the Sustainable Development Goals. ECCA 2019 will offer an inspiring opening plenary and a business plenary to address major challenges together with top speakers from the sector and your own choice of eight parallel sessions to delve into more specific issues. Fundação Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB) Lisbon will host the conference indoors. After three productive days of sessions at ECCA 2019, we invite our delegates to enjoy the last day of the conference (31st May 2019) with an excursion, where you can find out more about climate change action while enjoying the sights of Lisbon and its neighboring municipalities.

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Research Headlines - Radical computing rethink to save time and energy

[Source: Research & Innovation] More flexible and efficient devices are the goal for EU-funded researchers who are championing transprecision computing - a revolutionary computer programming paradigm that saves time and energy by cutting out unnecessary levels of accuracy.

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Research Headlines - Preventing parasites with new vaccines

[Source: Research & Innovation] Preventing parasites in poultry, cattle and other livestock is a major concern for Europe's farmers. As current treatments prove less effective or desirable, EU-funded scientists are working on new vaccines to keep animals healthy and safeguard our food supply.

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Research Headlines - Understanding freedom of movement in the EU

[Source: Research & Innovation] Free movement of persons is a fundamental principle of the European Union, but intra-EU transit comes with economic, social and political challenges. The EU-funded REMINDER project is investigating public opinion and the impact of free movement - helping to inform EU policy.

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Steel and Coal: a New Perspective – Research and Innovation in Action - 28 March 2019, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European Commission is organizing a Conference entitled ‘Steel and Coal: a New Perspective’ at DG RTD on 28 March 2019 in Brussels. After a European political introduction, the first keynote speeches will deal with Steel and Coal in a forward-looking perspective. The speakers will address the themes of architecture, steel 4.0, energy, electric mobility, innovation, technology and socio-economic challenges. The Conference will offer the opportunity to discuss the preliminary results of the Expert Group on Monitoring and Assessment of RFCS, the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. Stakeholders will also have the possibility to give their opinions on these results. The last session of the Conference will explore the issues of steel in the global value chains and of coal regions in transition. Finally, the opportunities offered by RFCS, Horizon 2020 and the upcoming Horizon Europe and Innovation Fund will be presented in the conclusions. Due to the limited size of the meeting room and for security reasons, the conference will be by invitation only. For more information, please contact Dr Domenico Rossetti di Valdalberο, Deputy Head of Unit ‘Coal and Steel’ in DG RTD. The speaker’s presentations will be made available here after the Conference.

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Research Headlines - 'Real feel' interactive display technology

[Source: Research & Innovation] EU-funded research is pushing the boundaries of reality with a programme to develop 3D digital display technology using floating objects that look, feel and even sound like the real thing.

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Research Headlines - Remote control of transplanted cells in Parkinson's

[Source: Research & Innovation] Cell-replacement therapies, including stem cell transplant, give hope to patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. An EU-funded project aims to improve the outcome of such therapies, using magnetic manipulation of cells at the site of transplantation.

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European Capital of Innovation Award - European Capital of Innovation Awards 2019 contest opens

[Source: Research & Innovation] Funded under Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme, this annual prize recognises cities with the most inclusive and dynamic innovation ecosystems.

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Research Headlines - EU and Russian researchers develop new software to help coordinate Europe's marine data

[Source: Research & Innovation] With the help of a Russian marine research institute, the EU-funded SeaDataCloud project is further developing infrastructure built to better manage the collection and organisation of marine data across Europe.

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Research Headlines - The easy way to the right e-infrastructure services

[Source: Research & Innovation] E-infrastructures are fast becoming essential tools for researchers and industry, providing digital services in data management, computing and networking. An EU-funded project has developed a comprehensive online catalogue of European e-infrastructures to help users make informed choices about what is available.

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Research Headlines - Bio-based smart food packaging to reduce waste

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU and industry-funded project is working on the development of bio-based smart food packaging that will reduce waste by monitoring and extending shelf-life, while being compostable, biodegradable or recyclable - good for the environment. It has already developed biodegradable packaging that incorporates an oxygen sensor to monitor shelf-life.

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Research Headlines - Turning food and crop waste into new products

[Source: Research & Innovation] Every year, around one-third of all food produced across the world is wasted before it even reaches the consumer. A team of EU-funded researchers is tackling the problem by turning crop and food-processing waste into high-value products.

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Research Headlines - Innovative ways to assess climate change risks and costs

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project on assessing climate change risks and costs is taking its research out of universities and working with various end-user communities to design better ways to help citizens adapt.

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Research Headlines - Safe water solutions thanks to Euro-African 'cleantech' collaboration

[Source: Research & Innovation] Clean water is a human right and a major contributor to sustainable development. But large parts of Africa still have very poor access to it. That needs to change and an EU-backed international consortium is working on clean water technology programmes targeting sub-Saharan Africa. Sustainable, locally-adapted solutions to this complex challenge are the key.

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FISA 2019 and EURADWASTE '19 - 4-7 June 2019, Pitesti, Romania

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European Commission is co-organising the FISA 2019 and EURADWASTE '19 conferences with the Ministry of Research and Innovation of Romania and the Institute for Nuclear Research (RATEN ICN) under the auspices of the Romanian Presidency of the EU in 2019. The event will be held on 4 to 7 June 2019, in Pitesti, in Romania. The previous conferences were organised in October 2013, in Vilnius, together with the Lithuanian Presidency. FISA 2019 and EURADWASTE '19 conferences expect to attract up to 500 participants. The overall objective is: • To present progress and key achievements of some 90 projects carried out, since the previous conference edition in 2013, as part of the 7th and Horizon 2020 Euratom Research and Training Framework Programmes (FP) • To stimulate discussions on the state of play of R&D, key challenges addressed at national, European and international levels on Research and Innovation policies, synergies and partnerships benefitting research and innovation programmes, and future perspectives. FISA 2019 and EURADWASTE ’19 conferences will address and engage with all relevant stakeholders involved: research and training organisations, academia, industry, technology platforms, European fora and European civil society, and International Organisations.

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NUGENIA FORUM 2019 - 13-15 March 2019, Paris, France

[Source: Research & Innovation] The NUGENIA Forum 2019 will be held on 13-15 March 2019 at the Cité Universitaire of Paris, France. It will be devoted to discussions on the technical and scientific milestones to be tackled to ensure competitive, efficient and safe production of low CO2 electricity from GEN II, GEN III and SMR water-cooled nuclear power plants. Technological innovation is fundamental to maintain a high level of safety and competitiveness and requires the establishment of a well-coordinated R&D&I programme at the European level, in close collaboration with international partners.

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Research Headlines - Collaboration in the clinical neurosciences

[Source: Research & Innovation] A number of cutting-edge neuroscience methods have tremendous potential to help patients suffering from disorders of the nervous system. An EU-funded project is working to facilitate collaborative research, with the aim of better understanding cognitive impairments and improving patient outcomes.

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Research Headlines - The economics of climate change adaptation, and uncertainty

[Source: Research & Innovation] What measures could we take in view of the likely effects of climate change? How would they play out in economic terms? And how do we decide on investments, given that we do not know how pronounced the change will be? An EU-funded project has produced tools and guidance to support policy- and decision-makers.

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Research Headlines - Prosthetics with natural sensations for lower-limb amputees

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project is building on the development of an upper-limb prosthesis controlled by the nervous system, which restores amputees' natural sensations and intuitive limb control. The aim is to create and market a similar solution for people who have lost lower limbs.

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Research Headlines - A natural alternative to plastic is coming to a product near you

[Source: Research & Innovation] Extremely efficient to use, bringing about improvements in several industries and products, giving industry a tool to enhance performance... and all of this from sustainably sourced trees. Microfibrillated cellulose, a remarkable natural material that can replace oil-based products in industries as diverse as construction, cosmetics and agriculture, is now entering commercialisation thanks to a pioneering EU and industry-funded project. Microfibrillated cellulose has arrived to out-compete additives from petrochemicals.

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Research Headlines - Cities go back to nature to tackle climate challenges

[Source: Research & Innovation] Cities need to develop inclusive, smart and sustainable solutions to climate and water-related challenges. Using nature to solve these challenges can bring multiple benefits. The EU-funded Urban Nature Labs (UNALAB) project is taking a citizen-driven approach to developing innovative, nature-based solutions in different urban environments.

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Research Headlines - Super-resolution microscope gives better insight into cells

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project to develop a super-resolution microscope platform capable of visualising DNA, mRNA and proteins in living cells could advance regenerative medicine, potentially leading to breakthroughs in replacing or restoring diseased or malfunctioning human cells, tissues or organs.

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Research Headlines - Better weather prediction to confront climate change

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project aims to better predict when and how severe weather will affect Europe, Asia and North America, enabling people on these continents to mitigate the adverse effects on their health and economies.

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Research Headlines - Creating workable scenarios to deal with climate change

[Source: Research & Innovation] It is widely accepted that the climate is changing and that the impact of this is likely to be severe. EU-funded research has proposed various pathways for adapting to climate change through an integrated and cross-sector approach.

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Research Headlines - Prosthetics with natural sensations for lower-limb amputees

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project is building on the development of an upper-limb prosthesis controlled by the nervous system, which restores amputees' natural sensations and intuitive limb control. The aim is to create and market a similar solution for people who have lost lower limbs.

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Research Headlines - A natural alternative to plastic is coming to a product near you

[Source: Research & Innovation] Extremely efficient to use, bringing about improvements in several industries and products, giving industry a tool to enhance performance... and all of this from sustainably sourced trees. Microfibrillated cellulose, a remarkable natural material that can replace oil-based products in industries as diverse as construction, cosmetics and agriculture, is now entering commercialisation thanks to a pioneering EU and industry-funded project. Microfibrillated cellulose has arrived to out-compete additives from petrochemicals.

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Research Headlines - Cities go back to nature to tackle climate challenges

[Source: Research & Innovation] Cities need to develop inclusive, smart and sustainable solutions to climate and water-related challenges. Using nature to solve these challenges can bring multiple benefits. The EU-funded Urban Nature Labs (UNALAB) project is taking a citizen-driven approach to developing innovative, nature-based solutions in different urban environments.

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Research Headlines - Super-resolution microscope gives better insight into cells

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project to develop a super-resolution microscope platform capable of visualising DNA, mRNA and proteins in living cells could advance regenerative medicine, potentially leading to breakthroughs in replacing or restoring diseased or malfunctioning human cells, tissues or organs.

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Research Headlines - Better weather prediction to confront climate change

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project aims to better predict when and how severe weather will affect Europe, Asia and North America, enabling people on these continents to mitigate the adverse effects on their health and economies.

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Research Headlines - A natural alternative to plastic is coming to a product near you

[Source: Research & Innovation] Extremely efficient to use, bringing about improvements in several industries and products, giving industry a tool to enhance performance... and all of this from sustainably sourced trees. Microfibrillated cellulose, a remarkable natural material that can replace oil-based products in industries as diverse as construction, cosmetics and agriculture, is now entering commercialisation thanks to a pioneering EU and industry-funded project. Microfibrillated cellulose has arrived to out-compete additives from petrochemicals.

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Research Headlines - Tools to help Europe's wine industry adapt to climate change

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project is developing a decision support system integrating weather forecasting, seasonal predictions, climate projections, crop planning, irrigation modelling and other information to help the southern European wine industry adapt to climate change and remain competitive.

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Research Headlines - Cities go back to nature to tackle climate challenges

[Source: Research & Innovation] Cities need to develop inclusive, smart and sustainable solutions to climate and water-related challenges. Using nature to solve these challenges can bring multiple benefits. The EU-funded Urban Nature Labs (UNALAB) project is taking a citizen-driven approach to developing innovative, nature-based solutions in different urban environments.

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Research Headlines - Cities go back to nature to tackle climate challenges

[Source: Research & Innovation] Cities need to develop inclusive, smart and sustainable solutions to climate and water-related challenges. Using nature to solve these challenges can bring multiple benefits. The EU-funded Urban Nature Labs (UNALAB) project is taking a citizen-driven approach to developing innovative, nature-based solutions in different urban environments.

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Research Headlines - Super-resolution microscope gives better insight into cells

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project to develop a super-resolution microscope platform capable of visualising DNA, mRNA and proteins in living cells could advance regenerative medicine, potentially leading to breakthroughs in replacing or restoring diseased or malfunctioning human cells, tissues or organs.

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Research Headlines - Arctic models to inform North Hemisphere weather forecasts

[Source: Research & Innovation] What warming of the Arctic will mean for ecosystems and communities inside the Arctic and the Northern Hemisphere is uncertain. An EU-funded project aims to better describe, model and predict climate extremes in the region and to develop more accurate long-term forecast systems for the Northern Hemisphere.

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Research Headlines - Better weather prediction to confront climate change

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project aims to better predict when and how severe weather will affect Europe, Asia and North America, enabling people on these continents to mitigate the adverse effects on their health and economies.

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2nd European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving - 2-3 April 2019, Charlemagne Building, Rue de la Loi, 170, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European Commission, with the support of the EC-funded project ARCADE, is pleased to announce its Second European Conference on connected and automated driving: ‘Connected Automated Driving: Europe takes the lead’ The deployment of Connected and Automated Driving (CAD) can contribute significantly to our policy goals of bringing down the number of road fatalities, reducing harmful emissions from transport and reducing congestion. At the same time, automated mobility has the potential to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry, create new jobs and boost economic growth. It is the ambition of the European Commission to make Europe a world leader in the deployment of connected and automated mobility. Technological progress is very fast and the market for connected and automated vehicles is expected to grow exponentially. With the EUCAD 2019 conference, which comes almost one year after the publication of the Communication on automated mobility and two years after EUCAD 2017, the European Commission intends to take stock of the implementation of the different actions of the European agenda. EUCAD 2019 is the only conference in Europe that brings together political leaders from the European Commission and Member States with high-level representatives of industry and road authorities to discuss all the major challenges related to automated mobility. Taking place just one month before European elections, EUCAD 2019 will also convey a strong message to citizens: their acceptance is key to the success of CAD.

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2nd European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving - 2 April 2019, Charlemagne (Brussels, Belgium)

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European Commission, with the support of the EC-funded project ARCADE, is pleased to announce its Second European Conference on connected and automated driving: ‘Connected Automated Driving: Europe takes the lead’ The deployment of Connected and Automated Driving (CAD) can contribute significantly to our policy goals of bringing down the number of road fatalities, reducing harmful emissions from transport and reducing congestion. At the same time, automated mobility has the potential to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry, create new jobs and boost economic growth. It is the ambition of the European Commission to make Europe a world leader in the deployment of connected and automated mobility. Technological progress is very fast and the market for connected and automated vehicles is expected to grow exponentially. With the EUCAD 2019 conference, which comes almost one year after the publication of the Communication on automated mobility and two years after EUCAD 2017, the European Commission intends to take stock of the implementation of the different actions of the European agenda. EUCAD 2019 is the only conference in Europe that brings together political leaders from the European Commission and Member States with high-level representatives of industry and road authorities to discuss all the major challenges related to automated mobility. Taking place just one month before European elections, EUCAD 2019 will also convey a strong message to citizens: their acceptance is key to the success of CAD.

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Building sustainable value chains for the bio-based industry - 28 February 2019, Mainz, Germany

[Source: Research & Innovation] Looking towards the project’s end, the BIOrescue consortium is pleased to invite all interested stakeholders, including partners from other biorefinery projects, to join them in a dedicated workshop to be held in the morning of 28 February in Mainz, Germany, to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from the exploitation of sustainable biomass sources in Europe for the commercialisation of new bio-based products. To explore this topic, EU-funded projects and industry stakeholders will present the support measures implemented in terms of infrastructure development, standardisation and market uptake for bio-based products. In that sense, all participating partners will also be invited to pitch their concept and ideas for the development of the European bio-based industry and to present or discover inspirational examples of biorefinery projects at the occasion of the poster session organised during the coffee break. Join our workshop to exchange ideas and voice your opinion on the future of the European bio-based industry sector. Are you interested in pitching your biorefinery concept and / or presenting a poster to feed the discussions? You can indicate it in the registration form and seize this opportunity to network with your future partners.

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Science Café with Vojtěch Adam - 28 February 2019, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Vojtěch Adam is a recognized scientist in the field chemistry and biochemistry and he is an expert in the application of advanced materials in the biology. He particularly deals with metallothioneins, proteins with the ability to bind metals, with unique structure rich in cysteines. He and his research team believe that these proteins are one of the key factors in preventing the emergence of resistance to cancer treatment with metal-based medicines. Confirmation of this fact could contribute to the more effective treatment of cancer in the future. Prof Adam is the Vice-rector of the Mendel University in Brno and researcher at the CEITEC Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic. He holds ERC Starting Grant "Towards the Understanding a Metal-Tumour-Metabolismna" since 1 January 2018. 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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Research Headlines - Ageing, stem cells and a propensity to cancer

[Source: Research & Innovation] With the support of Russia's Almazov Medical Research Centre, the EU-funded SyStemAge project studied the molecular mechanisms of ageing in adult stem cells, the results of which indicate that the intervention of metabolic pathways could correct age-related alterations and diseases.

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Research Headlines - Helping EU agriculture manage water and nutrient limitations

[Source: Research & Innovation] European farmers need to meet increasing crop demand while reducing fertiliser use and adapting to changing rainfall patterns. The EU-funded SOLACE project will provide new crop varieties and innovations in management to help them use water and nutrients more efficiently.

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Group of Chief Scientific Advisors leads a discussion “Clutching at Straws: Science Advice, Uncertainty, and Global Microplastic Pollution” - 15 February 2019, Washington, DC

[Source: Research & Innovation] On 15th February 2019, the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors will lead a session at the 2019 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - “Clutching at Straws: Science Advice, Uncertainty, and Global Microplastic Pollution” . The session will bring together scientific experts from Europe, North America and Asia in a discussion on Science Advice, Uncertainty and Global Microplastic Pollution.

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The International Dimension of Microplastic Pollution: G7 Scientific Advice Cooperation - 13 February 2019, Washington DC

[Source: Research & Innovation] On 13th February 2019 in Washington DC, the European Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors will co-host with Canada’s Chief Science Advisor and France’s G7 Presidency a round-table discussion among Chief Scientific Advisors or their equivalents from G7 members on “What meaningful and robust scientific advice to government is possible on microplastic pollution based on the current scientific evidence base?” What started as a bilateral cooperation between the European Commission’s and Canada’s chief science advisors, resulted in this round-table proposal being endorsed at the G7 Joint Ministerial on healthy oceans, seas and resilient communities on 20 Sept 2018 last in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The expected participation of two Commission Directors-General (Jean-Eric Paquet DG RTD and Daniel Calleja Crespo DG ENV), reflects the high importance the Commission accords to the problem of microplastics pollution and is consistent with the exemplary world-leading role which the EU plastics startegy is playing. he meeting is expected to result in a Consensus Statement by the Chief Scientific Advisors or their equivalents.

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Research Headlines - Cultivating the Internet of Things in farming

[Source: Research & Innovation] Cloud-supported control of pests, data-empowered precision in the use of water and nutrients, remote monitoring of milk quality... Smart webs of connected objects are opening up new possibilities to boost productivity and sustainability in agriculture. EU-funded researchers are trialling Internet of Things solutions for farms and food.

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Research Headlines - Satellites take the measure of gaps in global temperature records

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded project is compiling global temperature records spanning 166 years, using satellite temperature recordings to help fill existing gaps in measurements.

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Research Headlines - Mapping Europe's sustainable farming future

[Source: Research & Innovation] EU-funded researchers have developed mapping tools and calculators to help farmers use water and fertilisers more efficiently, maintaining yields while cutting costs and limiting the environmental impact.

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Research Headlines - The myriad of careers where research skills matter

[Source: Research & Innovation] Opportunities for researchers arise in a wide variety of sectors, but awareness of the full breadth of potential careers in settings other than academia tends to be lacking. An EU-funded project has produced online resources to highlight a wider range of options, in a bid to benefit society, the economy and researchers themselves.

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Autonomous Vehicles Summit - 30-31 May 2019, Bratislava, Slovakia

[Source: Research & Innovation] The first year of the two-days international conference with Expo part AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES SUMMIT is focused on Autonomous Vehicles, that follows the trends in current digital transformation in the automotive industry.

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TandemAEROdays 2019 - 27-30 May 2019, Bucharest, Romania

[Source: Research & Innovation] Aerodays (European Aeronautics Days) is the leading event in aviation research and innovation, a solid platform to share and review the latest developments in aeronautics and air transport across the European Union.

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Research Headlines - New therapeutic potential for chronic inflammatory diseases

[Source: Research & Innovation] Substances that trigger prolonged immune responses contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. An EU-funded project is identifying these substances and the underlying mechanisms involved, opening the door to new management strategies for chronic inflammatory diseases.

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Research Headlines - To see the sea... for what it's worth

[Source: Research & Innovation] Oceans are a vital resource for energy, food, transport, recreation and more. And with mounting evidence of serious pollution, marine litter, overfishing... the world is finally waking up to the importance of Marine Protected Areas to preserve the complex and delicate balance between ecosystems and the services they provide. A massive international consortium, funded by the EU, took up that challenge, focusing on the Mediterranean and Black Seas.

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Research Headlines - A novel, preventive approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis

[Source: Research & Innovation] Novel therapies being developed by EU- and industry-funded researchers could prevent and cure rheumatoid arthritis by tackling the autoimmune disease in the very early stages, before debilitating symptoms occur.

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Annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - 14-17 February 2019, Washington DC, USA

[Source: Research & Innovation] The AAAS annual meeting is among the world's largest and most prestigious general scientific events, gathering thousands of international scientists, policy makers and science journalists. The programme typically includes keynote speeches, scientific symposia, an exhibition, and press briefings on recent scientific discoveries. This year's event focuses on "Science without boundaries", and the European Commission is organising a number of scientific symposia and a career development workshop. Director-General Jean-Enric Paquet will participate on a high-level panel discussion on ' Responding Faster and Smarter to New Problems’. The Commission will also have a booth at the exhibition where conference participants will: • Find out about career and funding opportunities in the EU. • Exchange views with experts on ‘Carbon Dioxide utilisation technologies’. • Participate at the Flash Talk about ‘Partnerships and the Open Knowledge Africa platform’. • Enjoy a Virtual Reality experience and Step into our EU labs, explore our data or visit our museum exhibition • Play the Copernicus climate game to win a prize. Sessions organised by the European Commission: • Research Funding: Exploring Programs in the European Union • Agricultural Innovation and Uptake: Using a Multi-actor Approach • Epigenetics in Infection, Diets, and Environment: Responsible Research and Innovation • Beyond or Despite Political Borders: Science Diplomacy and the Construction of Europe • How new technology affects society • Clutching at Straws: Science Advice, Uncertainty, and Global Microplastic Pollution • Climate Impacts Analysis: Integrating Scientific Disciplines • The Carbon Cycle: Conditions and Opportunities for Capture and Utilization • Responding Faster and Smarter to New Problems

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