The Morning Brief is an EU R&I-focused weekly clipping and analysis service provided by the INESC Brussels HUB to INESC researchers and staff and made available publicly for all who wish to subscribe.
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01/09/2023 – European Commission´s new AI unit, upcoming challenges for European R&I policy, the new Green Deal leader statements, the role of universities of applied sciences & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Horizon Europe
Commission’s research directorate to develop a new artificial intelligence in science policy
Back to school: what’s on the European research and innovation policy agenda this autumn
Ivanova gets ready to lock horns with MEPs
EU won’t ‘dilute’ ambition, says new climate chief
Universities of applied sciences are shaping up to boost EU research outputs
Romania to launch new funding programme aimed at luring back researchers from abroad
EIT Manufacturing announces partnership with regional business promotion agency in Austria
Research & Innovation
EU Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act explained
Research Data Alliance fosters cross-disciplinary, global data sharing
Latvia to overhaul PhDs and academic careers
To tackle wildfires, researchers in Europe team up with frontline forces
Clothing manufacturers aim to get fashionable with greener practices
The top 18 centres of trustworthy artificial intelligence research
Six online courses to boost your skills and knowledge
News from INESC
Improving the performance of databases: INESC TEC research presented at international conference
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
25/08/2023 – China Horizon Europe risk assessment, AI collaboration, call for higher education transformation in Romania, advancing vision restoration & much more.
In today’s Morning Brief:
Horizon Europe
Commission confirms it is planning restrictions on Huawei in Horizon Europe
EFFRA opens Made in Europe Consultation to the public
Israel and Switzerland: boost to joint research projects
Poland, the US and the Baltics join forces in new call to support Ukrainian research
Research & Innovation
Romania kicks off debate on university mergers after falling out of Shanghai ranking
War in Ukraine points to the need for a resilient multilateral science system
How the meat and dairy sector resists competition from alternative animal products
Science Business Viewpoint: how Europe can catch the US on artificial intelligence
Restoring sight to the blind with cutting-edge brain implants
European Institute of Innovation and Technology Digital and angel investors network announce tie-up
BlueInvest supports 13 Mari innovation for fuel efficiency
News from INESC
Calling European Social Entrepreneurs: Join SoTecIn Factory for Circular Industry Innovation
Innovative Bactometer Revolutionizes Bacterial Detection to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Hospitals
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
11/08/2023 – EU R&D funding surge, UN’s new scientific advisory board, US-backed Ukrainian research boost through IMPRESS-U & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Horizon Europe
European Research Executive Agency explores how social media can effectively boost a research project
Research & Innovation
Five core challenges of the European solar photovoltaics research and innovation
Global review of marine restoration projects and funding sources
Report on boosting innovation in European bioeconomy
News from INESC
Testing maritime robots with small costs: meet the Atlantis Test Centre
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
11/08/2023 – EU R&D funding surge, UN’s new scientific advisory board, US-backed Ukrainian research boost through IMPRESS-U & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Horizon Europe
Public EU R&D spending up by 5% in 2022
UN creates advisory group for breakthroughs in science and technology
European Innovation Council extends October deadline for stage two Accelerator call
New US-backed fund for researchers in Ukraine
Research & Innovation
Life on the edge: securing Europe’s coastal regions
Taiwan’s Chip Giant Will Build a Plant in Germany
Unveiling the Enigma of Earth’s Core: Oceans and Cyclones Explored
Post-Brexit talent visa gets just three applicants in two years
Funding boost proposed for Portuguese universities
News from INESC institutes
INESC TEC Prepares to Debut ‘Ciência e Sociedade’: A Science podcast exploring AI in healthcare and daily life
Smart4RES: Advancing Renewable Energy Forecasting Tools and Privacy Solutions, as Pursued by INESC TEC
Call for Applications: Vencer o Adamastor Award
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
04/08/2023 – China’s constraints within Horizon Europe, EIC pursues Widening country boost, productive discussions on Horizon Europe’s future & much more.
In today’s Morning Brief:
Horizon Europe
Ministers discuss the future of EU research and innovation programmes
The Current Landscape of EU-China Research Collaboration
European Innovation Council aims to double participation of Widening countries
Commission is recruiting experts for new Bauhaus mission board
Central European Research Infrastructure Consortium adds new facilities for fuel cells research
Research & Innovation
How much does China actually spend on R&D?
Manuel Heitor´s opinion on the state of research careers
Seasy: Advancing Sustainable Boating and Maritime Tourism in Europe
23 NATO members become limited partners in alliance’s €1B Innovation Fund
Commission rules against setting a time limit on phasing out animal testing in research
Study shows that biodiversity and production of wine can be optimised simultaneously
Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans consider that the green transition should go faster
News from INESC institutes
Ecovale: Energy Efficiency Workshops Kick Off in Barcelos and Vila Nova de Famalicão
Pedro Carvalho writes on energy transition for Jornal i
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
28/07/2023 – The Chips Act has been approved, interim evaluation of Horizon Europe, tools to boost innovation, European Innovation Council, and more.
In today’s Morning Brief:
Horizon Europe
Upcoming European Parliament evaluation of Horizon Europe
Bringing research and policy together: Projects to Policy Seminar wrap-up
Chips Act: Council gives its final approval
European Innovation Council Announces 19 Selected Projects for €46.76 Million in Funding
Commission maps out experimentation tools for boosting innovation
MEPs to quiz research commissioner designate Iliana Ivanova in September
How to evaluate lump sum proposals
Research & Innovation
Five member states (Portugal included) push for greater EU strategic autonomy
COVID-19 and science for policy and society
Taylor and Francis launches new open-access books scheme
Commission boosts data sharing and innovation for a smart, sustainable and resilient EU tourism ecosystem
European Innovation Council needs more autonomy to become a game changer
German private fusion firms multiply as government pledges fresh research money
The Ecosystem: island life is no idyll for deep tech entrepreneurs
Partnership on AI to release shared protocols for AI guardrails in October
News from INESC institutes
Get to know I-SEAMORE
INESC TEC integrates consortium that aims to develop the vehicles of the future
INESC MN cleanroom has been recently upgraded with new equipment
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
