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Scientific research and the European Union What effect does European Union membership have on science and research? And what would it mean if the UK left? The member state flags outside CERN (which is not in the EU). Photo:...

EU austerity hawks shrug off criticism of academic paper Despite a new paper detailing flaws in the Rogoff-Reinhart study that has been used to argue in favor of austerity policies, Europe's austerity advocates are holding...

Ireland’s reputation as an innovation hub has been given a boost by the introduction of a fast-track scientific visa, a new survey of internationally mobile researchers reveals. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for...

For the 10th consecutive year, European Space Imaging (EUSI) is supporting the European Commission in the Controls with Remote Sensing programme (CwRS) with timely delivery of Very High-Resolution (VHR) satellite data. The...

Launch of study: “Attracting Researchers to Ireland: The Impact of the Scientific Visa” Ireland’s reputation as an innovation hub has been given a boost by the introduction of a fast-track scientific visa, a new survey of

Six new scientific clusters will be initiated to support the economic development of the Danube Region. The clusters are: (i) The (DRDSI); (vi) and the support to research and innovation strategies for Smart Specialisation in...

The Belgian version of the German fashion pure-player Zalando, active in 14 European markets, was awarded the prize of best Belgian webshop at this year’s BeCommerce Awards in Tervuren. The company is consequently going to...

A 4-page factsheet on the e-Highway2050 project is available in English, the German Energy Agency (dena) informed. The e-Highway2050 project is aimed at developing a methodology to support the planning of the Pan-European...

Boston, Mass., May 9, 2013 / 02:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Boston College’s invitation to Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to speak at commencement and receive an... CNA 1 week ago - Religion Geoghegan Quinn concerned over delay in...

Published : Wed, 15 May 2013 The brochure Flying New Way – A Boost for European Creativity and Innovation published recently by DG Enterprise and Industry is a short presentation of the great potential of Remotely Piloted...

The new web resource is an extension of the Euraxess.ie portal developed by the Irish Universities Association. Launched in 2009, the site, which is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the...

As society ages, brain-related disorders are expected to affect at least one in three persons during their lifetime, costing some €800 billion in Europe every year. The EU has declared May 2013 European Month of the Brain to...

The European Commission has presented the first Soil Atlas of Africa, highlighting a vital natural resource which provides food, fodder, fuel wood, reduces flood risk and protects water supplies. With full colour maps and...

Ireland is playing an important part in helping the EU meet it targets for the creation of high-value jobs according to Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD. The Minister was speaking at a conference in Dublin...

World View: EU commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn made a strong pitch for the indispensability of the humanities in understanding issues such as climate change First published: Sat, May 11, 2013, 02:00 Sciences are...

The first-of-its-kind 'second generation' antitrust cooperation agreement between EU and Switzerland is set to be signed on 17 May in Brussels, but it is not expected to come into force until 2014 and is unlikely to have a...

The establishment of an European Research Area (ERA) is a key reform to kick-start the European economy, Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science said on Wednesday in...

EU Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Máire Geoghegan-Quinn has said it would be disastrous if the new EU budget is not agreed by the end of the Irish presidency. Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn will address the...

Cork to host EU regional development conference in June Pictured (L–R): Dr Anita Maguire, vice-president for research at UCC; Minister for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock TD; Dr Michael Murphy, president, UCC; and Enda...

European Commission Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science The role of EU research, innovation and science policies in supporting the development of the Irish economy Opening Speech to...

Opinion: While hard facts are vital to knowledge, the humanities help us make sense of it all First published: Wed, May 8, 2013, 02:00 If there is one thing you learn in politics, it is that nothing ever stays the same. The...

On Saturday, 4 May 2013, over 10 300 visitors followed the invitation to spend a day dedicated to science exploration and discovered how the European Commission's in-house science service helps to promote growth, jobs and...

In April, the European Commission released its latest snapshot of the representation of women in science. The message that emerges from the oddly named report, She Figures 2012: Gender in Research and Innovation, is hardly...

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) External service provision for IT services more info : Location : Luxembourg BidDate : 6/10/2013 Tender Country : Luxembourg Tender Type : Tenders Tendering Authority : European Parliament,...

The issue of sleep deprivation has gone beyond the counting of sheep and into the scientific domain, as European researchers set up 'sleep labs' to study the biomedical and sociological factors keeping us awake at night. Sleep...

BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Officially launched by Elio di Rupo, Prime Minister of Belgium , EFIB’s opening plenary brings together a host of keynote speakers including Rudolf Strohmeier, Deputy Director General R&I at the...

Author(s): Elena Ralli The European Commission plans to fund 20 new international brain research projects with €150 million, in the context of the 'European Month of the Brain'. The 20 projects are expected to deliver new...

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone led a cross-party delegation, from the Assembly Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, to Brussels to lobby for access to the Horizon 2020 fund which will run between 2014 and...