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This is a volume of compiled results of the nine case studies, researched and developed by mixed teams of researchers from the project partners, and edited by Mitchell Young (Charles University), Tim ... read more
From the preparation of guidelines and control materials for testing and better characterisation of the pandemic, to the detailed analysis of epidemiologic and economic impacts, the JRC is evaluating ... read more
This is a Quartely Review of academic literature on research and innovation for the first quarter of 2020. The current issue provides several insights on sustainability. We had a particular ... read more
The guidelines on geolocation and other tracing tools in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak aim to clarify the conditions and principles for the proportionate use of location data and contact tracing... read more
Starting in 2015, the European Commission has been working hard with the thematic partnerships helping them to figure out how to go best about initiating and managing interregional thematic S3 partnerships... read more
The overall purpose of this Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) is to increase the capacity of EU Member States and Associated Countries to formulate and implement national strategies and roadmaps for international... read more
The joint European Roadmap towards lifting COVID-19 containment measures, presentedby the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council, responds to the European Council... read more
The OECD has published a new report on efficient testing strategies. The report recommends very wide testing strategies, with greatly increased government testing capacity. The number of asymptomatic... read more
In February 2020, scientists, clinicians, patients and industry representatives met in Stockholm to discuss how governments, education systems, and new technologies can help treat and prevent mental health... read more
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis, a severe public health emergency for citizens, societies and economies. The virus knows no borders. It is a global pandemic that requires a ... read more
The European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a robust and targeted EU response to support partner countries' efforts in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. read more
EU leaders committed to do everything possible to support research, to coordinate efforts and seek synergies within the European scientific and research community. They also underlined that there is an... read more
The EU framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon 2020, has been instrumental in helping the Western Balkans achieve excellent levels of science, competitive industries and improving society... read more
EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel, noted at the Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (BSMEPA) meeting earlier this ... read more
The Austrian FFG Academy in January 2020, organised the Webinar: European funding of research staff and knowledge transfer for companies. read more
Driving innovation, supporting researchers’ mobility and cultivating excellence in doctoral and postdoctoral training : facts & figures. read more
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) contribute to excellent research, boosting jobs, growth and investment by equipping researchers with the new knowledge, skills and international and intersectoral... read more
The European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan - one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe's new agenda for sustainable growth. read more
The leading universities of science and technology united within CESAER express appreciation for the focus on brain circulation of the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of... read more
Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services... read more
The Western Balkans have a critical role to play in meeting the EU’s objective of a climate neutral Europe by 2050 – the overarching objective of the European Green Deal. European Commission... read more
This infographic was recently released to inform on developments related to the funding of Western Balkan research projects within Horizon 2020. Funding of Western Balkan research projects... read more
The European Commission put forward a proposal to drive forward the EU accession process, by making it more credible, with a stronger political steer, more dynamic and predictable. read more
SiS.net has compiled and published a new policy brief which is focused on Science Communication. This is the 5th policy brief in a series of documents that all focus on the different dimensions of Responsible... read more
Abstract: Innovation in the European Union is called upon to increase competitiveness, to improve territorial cohesion, and also to address societal challenges. This challenge-driven innovation... read more
Abstract: The operation and economics of the power systems are constrained by the availability and temperature of water resources since thermal power plants need water for cooling and hydropower plants... read more
The Steering Platform (SP) on Research and Innovation for Western Balkans was established in 2006 to facilitate the interaction between the Western Balkan economies, the EU member states, ... read more
The Western Balkans (WB) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (SP) was organised in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research... read more
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) has released the fourth edition of the publication “Investing in Clean Energy in the Western Balkans”. Prepared with the support of the Energy Community... read more
The report and presentations from the Digitalisation and New Technologies in Agri-food and S3P Agrifood's International B2B meetings that were held in December 2019 in Malaga (Spain) are now available... read more
Factsheets for the Western Balkan Countries are now available on the MSCA Website. They contain facts and figures about Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in the respective countries: key facts and... read more
On 22 January 2020, the European Court of Auditors published a new report on the SME Instrument. The SME Instrument was launched as part of Horizon 2020 in 2014 to support innovation in small and... read more
Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times. To achieve this, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, the most... read more
Research infrastructures (RIs) are those facilities, resources and related services that the scientific community use to conduct high-level research. They cover a range of research fields from engineering... read more
Smart specialisation strategies (RIS 3 or S3) are about enabling regions to turn their needs, strengths and competitive advantages into marketable goods and services. S3 aim to prioritise public research... read more
Highlighting the services and opportunities of RIs Research infrastructures (RIs) are the facilities, resources and related services which allow the scientific community to conduct high-level research... read more
On 16 January 2020, ESFRI published the Report of the ESFRI Working Group on Monitoring of Research Infrastructures Performance. The task of the group was to develop a set of Key Performance... read more
The Western Balkans (WB) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (SP) was organised in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation... read more
ESFRI has published the outcomes of its Workshop on the Future of Research Infrastructures in the European Research Area. The event was organised with a view to the next Roadmap of European ... read more
This report seeks to examine how the Smart Specialisation approach was put into practice across European regions and Member States. It builds upon 35 implementation cases, outlining three main types of... read more
On 5 July 2019, Poland welcomed the Heads of Government of the Berlin Process participants, as well as representatives of the European Institutions, International Financial Institutions, OECD, the Regional... read more
The availability of broadband infrastructure has been found to be an important determinant of a country’s economic and social development. In recognition of this, the European Union (EU) adopted a Digital... read more
With this survey, the aim is to draft a gap analysis of the InGRID-2 research infrastructure in the areas relevant to academics and researchers in the fields of poverty and social exclusion in the South... read more
A presentation by Philippe Froissard, Deputy Head of the Research Infrastructure Unit, European Commission –DG Research & Innovation. III RICH Symposium, European Research Infrastructures: from... read more
‘Trieste Declaration on Science’ paves the way for 17 countries in south-east Europe to boost participation in Horizon Europe and strengthen international research cooperation The Ministers of... read more
When it comes to the most effective economic structure for growth, smart specialisation strategies suggest promoting specialisation not in narrowly defined industries but rather in economic activities... read more
The first edition of European Social Survey (ESS) Round 9 data - collected in 19 countries during late 2018 and early 2019 - has been published on 31 October 2019. read more
OpenAIRE has issued some recommendations for solidifying and advancing open science in FP9. FP9 is about carrying out research through mission oriented goals, co-creation and co-design, and is... read more
On 4 December 2019, EARTO, the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations, published a paper outlining the group's recommendations for European research and innovation policies post... read more
Selected findings from the first seven rounds - European Social Survey A publication that showcases a wide range of articles based on European Social Survey (ESS) data collected over the first seven... read more
WBC Information Platform on Research Technology and Innovation is currently funded by the European Commission through the INT Service Facility for the Support of the Steering Platform on Research and Innovation for the Western Balkans (Specific Contract No. 30-CE-0838742/00-87). It builds upon the original platform WBC-INCO.NET.
