European start-ups eager for EU Equity Funding
The first call for the new blended finance instrument for scaling up offered by the European Innovation Council meets strong demand among applicants.
Stronger ties to Asia – ERC teams up with Singapore
The ERC strengthens ties to Asia with a new implementing arrangement with the National Research Foundation of Singapore, the ERC’s 14th international agreement.
Education, Research & Innovation take centre stage
About a dozen of the proposed members of the von der Leyen College of Commissioners will oversee a portfolio related to education, research and innovation.
Underachievement in basic skills remains a challenge
The EC launched the Education & Training Monitor 2019, which shows further progress towards targets and also highlights the need to better support teachers.
Science for breakfast at the European Parliament
A breakfast debate hosted by Michael Bloss MEP gathered scientists, academies and policy makers to discuss how to use scientific evidence for the common good.
The challenge to regulate AI in an ethical way
The discussion on ethical AI is focussing on regulation. A briefing by the EP Think Tank and a study by ETH Zurich highlight challenges and priorities.
European podium position for student from Lausanne
Océane Patiny shone with her self-constructed remote controlled cylinder at the 31st EU Contest for Young Scientists in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Post-Brexit: UK universities face uncertainties
Approaching Brexit prompts UK elite universities to take a stand on potential difficulties with EU academics retention and recruitment.
European Industry seek more collaborative research
A new position paper presents the priorities of European industry in research and innovation: more collaboration, smarter regulation and a skilled workforce.
ERC starting grants: 408 young researchers awarded
The ERC awarded 408 early career researchers with its prestigious starting grants. Among them 31 scientists hosted at Swiss institutions.