[Call for Papers] ITIMET 2013 CONFERENCE
International Trend and Issues in Medicine and Technology Conference (ITIMET) 2013 conference is supported by Sakarya University and TASET and will take place on December 25-27 2013 at ... read more
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[Event Announcement] Horizon 2020 for SMEs
Horizon 2020 will come into force in 1 January 2014 and, as with every new Framework Programme, the financial rules and regulations will change. The new research programme will take an integrated... read more
Has the Commission ensured efficient implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research?
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) recently issued a special report entitled “Has the Commission ensured efficient implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research?”. The ECA assessed... read more
[Document Announcement] Stocktaking of Climate Change Initiatives in the Western Balkans
A New IFI CO Report Takes Stock of Climate Change Initiatives and Related Financing in the Western Balkans. read more
FP7 shortcomings will be covered in Horizon 2020, says European Commission
After European Court of Auditors’ special report into the functioning of the European Union's seventh research framework programme (FP7), published on 7 June, the Commission says it “broadly accepts... read more
New EBRD Strategy for FYR Macedonia
The EBRD has adopted a new strategy for FYR Macedonia which sets out the Bank’s priorities for the country. The strategy aims at supporting the country’s integration into regional and global... read more
14th Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries, Budva, Montenegro 2013 - presentations
14th Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries was held in Budva, Montenegro on June 5/6 2013. read more
Conclusions 14th Steering Platform Meeting, Budva 2013
The Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries met in Budva on 5-6 June 2013. The meeting was co-chaired by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Montenegro... read more
[Event Announcement] Horizons for Social Sciences and Humanities
It is widely recognized that the social sciences and humanities play an important role in the process of European integration. While European research in the social sciences and humanities is world... read more
Upcoming deadline - Consultation on Socio-Economic Sciences and Humanities in Horizon 2020
In preparation for a major conference on role of Socio-Economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) research in Horizon 2020, an online consultation on the 'state of the Socio-Economic Sciences and Humanities... read more
Webinar - How to maximise your profits with IP
All businesses own some form of intellectual property. read more
Croatia is among the Winners of the European Prize for Innovation in Public Administration 2013
The European Commission recently announced the winners of the European Prize for Innovation in Public Administration. This prize celebrates the most innovative, forward-looking public initiatives which... read more
European Investment Bank and Kosovo* sign Framework Agreement
Mr Anton Rop, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Kosovo’s Finance Minister, Mr Besim Beqaj, signed a Framework Agreement governing future EIB activities in Kosovo*, in the presence... read more
[Event Review] - Bioeconomy in the EU: Achievements and Directions for the Future
Organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Irish Presidency, the “Bioeconomy in the EU: achievements and directions for the future” conference was held in Dublin over two and a ... read more
Policy Dialogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Three Problem-Specific Policy Briefs Published
The RRPP LCU in Bosnia and Herzegovina published three problem-specific policy briefs elaborated by three Working Groups engaged in the RRPP Policy Dialogue Initiative. read more
[Call for Applications] 8th Summer School on Applications of IoT and Wireless Sensor Networks - senZations'13
The senZations summer school has become an annual event on the agenda of young researcher talents across Europe and other parts of the world. Covering in depth a range of advanced topics ... read more
EC launches new research and innovation magazine
The EC has recently published a new online magazine on EU research and innovation, entitled ‘Horizon’. read more
Green homes for elderly: an opportunity for SMEs
European population is getting older which means that the number of people over 65 is increasing. Ageing trend presents numerous social changes and challenges, for which adequate solutions need... read more
Call for Applications: Interdisciplinary Joint Master’s Programme in South-Eastern European Studies – Universities of Graz and Belgrade
This two year MA programme n South-Eastern European Studies is conducted as a joint degree between four partner universities (Graz, Belgrade, Skopje and Zagreb) . The University of Graz has just... read more
Contribute to the Survey on the EVAL-INNO Project - deadline 15th June 2013
EVAL-INNO is an international project „Fostering Evaluation Competencies in Research, Technology and Innovation in the SEE Region and it is currently operating in several countries, so as to promote... read more
ECMI is looking for WBC experts with research background
European Centre for Minority issues (ECMI) is looking for experts in inclusive education, preferably with experience in participatory research, who are interested to join ECMI project - currently in... read more
Last call for exhibitors at ICT 2013! Deadline is 7 June
Submit your proposal for one of the 150 stands available to showcase the latest findings in advanced research, technologies, new systems, innovation in services & business and ICT products just... read more
[Call for Papers] More or less European; Discourses on Contemporary European Migration , Integration and Othering
This is an International PhD conference (7-8 November 2013) organised at the University of Oslo, Lucy Smith´s Building (Rådsalen). A Call for papers is open with deadline 1st September... read more
EC soon expected to present Communication on internationalisation of higher education
In 2011, the European Commission came up with a Communication entitled Modernising Europe’s higher education systems. This document unfolded the Commission’s policy objectives mainly for ... read more
[Event Announcement] Workshop "Heading Towards Horizon 2020"
APRE – Agency for the Promotion of European Research – in collaboration with the European Parliament - Chair of ITRE Committee, the European Commission, Ca' Foscari University of Venice and... read more
Doubts for January 2014 start date of Horizon 2020 programme
The January 2014 start date for the Horizon 2020 programme has been put in doubt after EU research ministers rejected a demand from the European Parliament for a 100 percent reimbursement rate for ... read more
[Event Announcement] Conference on Higher Education Cooperation in Central, Eastern & South-Eastern Europe
The Austrian National Agency (OeAD) is organising a Conference on Higher Education Cooperation in Central, Eastern & South-Eastern Europe (Vienna, 3rd to 5th July 2013... read more
Still free places in EURESEARCH next webinar on Horizon 2020!
Funding possibilities within Horizon 2020: Career Funding (ERC grants, Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions), Research Infrastructures, Social Sciences & Humanities. These are the topics addressed by... read more
Two more EU IPR Helpdesk webinars in June
The EU IPR Helpdesk team continues its series of webinars with two additional courses in June. read more
Conclusions of European Competitiveness Council of Ministers 29-30 May 2013
Enhancing and Focusing EU International Cooperation in Research and Innovation: a Strategic Approach. The view by EUREKA Network. The last meeting of the Competitiveness Council of the Irish EU... read more
[Event Review] - Formal Meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the SEE Cooperation Process Participating States
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikola Poposki in the capacity of Chair of the South Eastern Europe Cooperation Process (SEECP) will host the Formal Meeting of the SEECP Ministers of Foreign Affairs... read more
[Event Review] - Global Research Council Annual Meeting
On 29 May 2013, the 2nd Annual Global Meeting of the Global Research Council (GRC) in Berlin has ended. Over three days, the heads of about 70 science and research councils from around the world as... read more
South East European ministers of foreign affairs express support to RCC work, hail its SEE 2020 growth strategy
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) approved in Ohrid today the annual report of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General and the organization... read more
[Event Announcement] Communication for EU Funds 2014-2020
The European Commission will place an increased emphasis on the role of communication within EU Funds in the next programming period. The following workshop is organised to prepare with all the... read more
[Event Announcement] Horizon 2020 - Introduction and Networking Symposium
The Horizon 2020 - Introduction and Networking Symposium will take place on 10th June 2013, at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Kosice, Slovakia. read more
[Event Review] 5th Annual Meeting of Regional Cooperation Council
The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is a key forum for inclusive regional cooperation in South East Europe, participants of the 5th Annual Meeting of the organization agreed in Ohrid today, while... read more
Innovation Platform for SMEs: The EC is seeking your opinion!
The European Commission is planning to establish an innovation platform; it will provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a guided tour through the whole innovation cycle using structured... read more
[Event Review] 10 Years after Thessaloniki: An appraisal of the EU perspective and challenges in the Western Balkans
The Irish Presidency coincides with the 10 year anniversary of the EU-Western Balkans Summit held in Thessaloniki. The conclusions agreed there gave a political commitment to an EU future for the Western... read more
Hurry up to register for the SEE PROGRAMME ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013
5 days are left to register in this event orgqanised by the South East European Programme on 19 June 2013, in Bucharest (Romania). read more
ICT Coordinators' Day on Project Negotiation - web streaming available
The ICT Coordinators' Day on Project Negotiation which will take place in Brussels on 28 May 2013, 9:30-17:00, will be broadcasted live on the internet. Then it will be available as recorded file. read more
REMINDER - Call for participation: Survey on the EVAL-INNO Project!
The international project "Fostering Evaluation Competencies in Research, Technology and Innovation in the SEE Region (EVAL-INNO)" is currently operating in several countries so as to promote and foster... read more
[Call for Papers] The 4th International Conference on European Studies: “Social, Economic and Political Transition of Balkans”
Epoka University in Tirana, Albania in cooperation with other universities from Albania, UK, Turkey, USA, Italy, Greece, Bosnia, Serbia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Azerbaijan, organizes the 4th... read more
[Document Announcement] PROMOTING INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY DEVELOPING KNOWLEDGE ASSETS
WBC-INCO.NET recently received the following paper for publishing. It concerns an assesmment of WBC situation with regards to innovative entrepreneurship and assets development. The paper is by by&... read more
Job openings for researchers, engineers and technicians at ELI - NP (Extreme Light Infrastructure Nuclear Physics)
Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) will be the only European and International Centre for high-level research on ultra-high intensity laser, laser-matter interaction and secondary sources with unparalleled... read more
Discussing progress and shortcomings of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Yesterday, 22 May 2013, Mr Štefan Füle - European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy addressed the main conclusions of the Commission's Spring Report on the former Yugoslav... read more
[Event Announcement] 14th Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries, Budva, Montenegro 2013
Every 6 months, high level political dialogue meetings are organised linking the EU Member States, Associated Countries and the Western Balkan countries. The meetings are co-chaired by the European... read more
[Event Announcement] WBC-INCO.NET meeting series - Budva, Montenegro
WBC-INCO.NET is organising a series of meetings in June in Budva, Montenegro. read more
What Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to do to move on EU path
Speech by Mr Štefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, at the Plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, on 22nd May 2013. read more
EBRD and TEB to improve Energy Efficiency in Kosovo*
Kosovo’s current energy market is characterised by relatively high consumption of energy and insufficient generation capacity, which in the winter can only cover 60 per cent of domestic demand... read more
EUR 31.5 million in Commission funding to bring environmental solutions to market
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals of EUR 31.5 million for the best 45 eco-innovation projects. Businesses throughout Europe have until 5 September 2013 to put in ... read more
