European Month of the Brain

1-31 May 2013, Across Europe

Understanding the human brain and its diseases is one of the greatest scientific and philosophical challenges. During the last few decades, brain research has made great progress on all fronts but much more is still to be discovered.

Advances in neuroscience are crucial to keep our ageing societies and our economy healthy. Some 165 million Europeans are likely to experience some form of brain disorder each year – from anxiety to depression to dementia – and treating these disorders now costs some €800 billion in Europe every year.

The European Month of the Brain is packed with activities to make a difference. There are more than 50 events in 19 countries:

• to increase our awareness of the importance of brain research and healthcare matters
• to showcase EU achievements
• to outline foresight research and policy
• to improve the resource allocation for brain research and healthcare within and between EU member states and associated countries
• to lift taboos around mental health

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KhAl-ERA Project: Opportunities for EU-Ukraine Cooperation in Composites Area

27-31 May 2013, Crimea, Ukraine

This session will be dedicated to the potential of Ukraine and Europe research partnership in area of composite materials in the frame of EU Programmes for Research and Technological Development (e.g. FP7, HORIZON 2020). Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about available collaboration possibilities and running international projects, and also you are welcome to present your own experience in this area.

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Third EU-US-Japan Trilateral Conference on Critical Materials

29-30 May 2013, Brussels

"Towards New Models in Efficient Management of Critical Materials"

Under the auspices of the European Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, the Third EU-US-Japan Trilateral Conference on Critical Materials will be organised in Brussels, Belgium on 29 and 30 May 2013. This year, the conference will focus on the development and implementation of new models in efficient management of critical materials.

During the first day, policy makers and executives of related industries from various world regions will present different strategies to manage critical materials in a more resource efficient way.

The targeted audience comprises officials, as well as scientists, industry, academia, research centres, analysts, economists and representatives of the civil society.

The second day will be devoted to a technical workshop to advance the trilateral cooperation. Workshop participants will be invited by the workshop organisers. The latter includes a discussion on how to involve joint cooperation in science and technology and thus accelerate the needed innovation in the field.

Additional information will become available in the upcoming weeks on this website.

For further inquiries, please contact RTD-Trilateral-Conference-2013@ec.europa.eu

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How to retain European leadership in particle physics

29 May 2013, European Parliament, Brussels

The European Strategy for Particle Physics, whose current update is to be formally adopted by the CERN Council in Brussels on 30 May, sets out Europe's vision for a bold future at the forefront of global particle physics research. In this meeting, the President of the CERN Council and the Director General of CERN presents a preview of the strategy and discuss the benefits to society of European leadership in basic science.

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Events earlier this year

ESOF2014 calls for proposals

9 May 2013, Copenhagen

Over the six days of June 21st-26th June 2014, Copenhagen will host the Euroscience Open Forum 2014 "Science building bridges". The programme tracks of ESOF 2014 will create a platform where researchers, journalists, policy makers, students and organisations can meet and debate European research and global challenges.

Alongside ESOF 2014, a major science festival – Science in the City - will take place.

The call for Scientific session proposals and the Expression of interest in Science in the City for ESOF2014 are published and will close on 9th of May 2013.

To submit a proposal to ESOF2014 calls, follow the link http://esof2014.org/calls-for-proposals

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EUCHIS 2013 - 11th International Conference of the European Chitin Society

5-8 May 2013, Porto, Portugal

The European Chitin Society (EUCHIS) is happy to announce the 11th International Conference of the European Chitin Society, that will take place in Porto, Portugal, from 5-8 May, 2013.

This is one of the most important scientific meetings related to chitin/chitosan science held in the Europe, with the contribution of the most prominent and expert scientists and professionals involved in this field. The scientific programme will be complemented by an attractive cultural program in Porto and surroundings.

Abstract deadline: 15 February.

Early registration deadline: 25 March.

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Workshop - Exploitation and Commercialisation of Research Results of Multinational Consortia

29 April 2013, Brussels

The "Environmental Technologies" Unit in DG Research and Innovation is organising a one day workshop to be held in Brussels on the 29th of April 2013 on issues regarding the commercialisation of products or project results developed by multi-national consortia with the participation of SMEs from different countries.

A more insight view on these issues is of particular importance for consortia running projects within the 7th Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development (FP7). In many cases, in fact, the projects have as a result products/processes to which different partners with different efforts contributed. When the projects end, then some problems can arise regarding IPR and commercialization of their product/services.

The aim of the Workshop is therefore to inform coordinators of FP7 projects on the possibilities for their products/processes of achieving the market, looking at IPR, standards and, more in general, to the exploitation of innovative solutions. Please refer to the agenda for more details.

To attend the meeting please follow the indications for registering, considering that due to capacity of the meeting room a maximum of two participants per project are allowed. 

In order to register for the workshop, please fill-in the table with the details of the participants (information required by our security services in order to grant the participants with the access to our premises) and send it back to our functional mailbox: RTD-ENV-WORKSHOP-EXPLOITATION@ec.europa.eu  

Deadline for registrations: 15/04/2013
Meeting venue:
European Commission
Building VM2 2/2
Rue Van Maerlant 2
1040 Brussels

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MAAT Workshop “Cruiser/feeder airship and innovative propulsion for greening the future EU transport”

26 April 2013, AERO Friedrichshafen (Germany)

The workshop will debate topics related to airship advanced research:

(1) Paving the way for future solar powered airships, (2)The MAAT Airship Sustainable Energy System, (3) Cabins, Cargos, and Transfer systems:docking in the Stratosphere, (4)MAAT control system, (5) Hydrogen in MAAT Project:Safety Measures, (6) Computer modeling and optimization methods in green air transport development (7) ACHEON  - thrust vectoring green propulsion system, (8) CROP - Cycloidal Rotors for propulsion of future air (9) The Future of Air Transport –  European Vision

 Registration : Please send e-mail to : lg@lnc-hannover.de 

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