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  July 2024  

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INCITE sets sail in support of industrial transformation

JRC leads initiative to assess innovative technologies for a greener and more competitive industry

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Trustworthy Public Communication

Our new report provides evidence-based insights and recommendations on how public communicators can strengthen democracies by navigating (new) information ecosystems in ways that earn the trust of citizens.

The report combines state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and insights from experts, new empirical research on the moralisation of policies and values-targeted communication strategies, and input from citizens on this topic to provide practical guidance to policymakers and public administration communications professionals.

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Tropical moist forest degradation impacts are much worse than previously thought

Most comprehensive analysis to date shows that forest degradation can span up to 1.5km inside forest interiors, decreasing canopy heights by 40-90% and substantially impacting the canopy structure over 20 to 30 years

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Walking the tightrope of risks and opportunities on the horizon

JRC foresight makes the case for an all-encompassing policy view.

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How is the EU performing in innovation?

New report shows lights and shadows of the innovation output performance of the EU and its Member States

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Mitigating aluminium industry emissions: industrial carbon management could reduce costs

The JRC’s report assesses key technologies with strong potential to decarbonise energy-intensive industry

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Addressing ageism: a key priority for a society of longevity

Addressing ageism – stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination based on age - is crucial for ensuring that policies are successful in promoting the well-being and participation of older persons in society

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JRC maps how EU funds are allocated to digital transition

JRC methodologies underpin State of the Digital Decade report and help monitor progress towards 2030 targets

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JRC methods to help detect and quantify antibiotic residues in animal feed

Official National control laboratories across the EU have until 20 May 2025 to prepare for carrying out tests to detect and to quantify trace levels of antibiotics in compound feed.

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Quiz

INCITE

What will INCITE, the JRC's recently launched innovation centre, focus on?
  • marine biology
  • industrial transformation
  • monitoring earthquakes
 
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Meet our scientists

Stephan and battery testing

Stephan Hildebrand works at BESTEST, the Battery Energy Storage Testing for Safe Electric Transport of the JRC in Petten (the Netherlands). He studies the entire life of lithium-ion batteries and makes sure that new battery technologies remain safe. Watch him talk about his work. 

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Calls and collaborations

Training and capacity building at JRC laboratories

Joint Research Centre opens its scientific laboratories and facilities to people working in academia and research organisations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and more in general to the public and private sector.

Offering access to visiting researchers is part of JRC's strategy to provide training and capacity-building that will researchers obtain, develop, improve, and retain the skills, knowledge, tools and equipment.

After following a training and capacity building course at the JRC, scientists are more familiar with the JRC laboratories which can improve the suitability of their proposals for the Open Access to Research Infrastructures programme.

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Open access to JRC research infrastructures

The Joint Research Centre opens its scientific laboratories and facilities to people working in academia and research organisations, industry, SMEs, and more in general to the public and private sector.

Scientists will have the opportunity to work in the following fields:

    nuclear safety and security (Euratom Laboratories); 
    chemistry;
    biosciences/life sciences;
    physical sciences;
    ICT;
    foresight.

There are 5 open calls at the moment:

Call for proposals: FCTEST, Fuel cells and electrolyser testing facilities

Call for proposal: Hopkinson Bar facility, European Laboratory for Structural Assessment (ELSA)

Call for proposal: BESTEST, Battery Energy Storage Testing for Safe Electric Transport

Call for proposal: GasTeF, Gas Tank Testing Facility

Call for proposal: Reaction Wall, European Laboratory for Structural Assessment (ELSA)

 

 

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Events

NaturArchy exhibition

The JRC SciArt flagship initiative fosters collaborations between artists, scientists and policymakers. Its fourth edition (2022-2024) revolves around NaturArchy, which aims to reimagine our relationship with nature and the environment.

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date 24/05/2024 - 24/09/2024
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venue Brussels, Belgium
 
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41st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

Be part of EU PVSEC 2024, the leading global event for photovoltaic research and innovation! The comprehensive programme offers cutting-edge presentations, expert panels, and networking opportunities with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers.

Registration is open.

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date 23/09/2024 - 27/09/2024
 
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ESA-JRC International Summer School on GNSS 2024

The 14th edition of the ESA/JRC International Summer School on GNSS will be held in Novo Mesto, in Slovenia. This summer school aims at training future generations of scientists and engineers, to support the space programme and foster innovation in the domain of space-related applications.

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date 15/07/2024 - 26/07/2024
Venue
venue Nove mesto, Slovenia
 
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3rd Dynare Workshop for Advanced Users

The workshop aims at presenting, discussing, and sharing experiences regarding advanced features and expert use of Dynare. It welcomes and stimulates exchanges and contributions with/from the audience.
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date 18/09/2024 - 20/09/2024
Venue
venue Ispra, Italy
 
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Keep up to date with the latest news

The latest JRC news, in your country

Do you follow the work of the JRC, but could benefit from more country-specific information? Follow us for the latest scientific information, specific to your country. The JRC provides a 'Science Flash for You' for all EU countries, translated into your country's official language. If you're interested in receiving these updates, drop an email indicating the country bulletin you would like to receive to jrc-institutional-comm@ec.europa.eu

 
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Job opportunities

Come work with us

Looking for a job with the JRC? Check out the latest vacancies on our website. Right now we have several open positions in a diverse range of research fields, from industrial decarbonisation to agricultural engineering.

 
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Quiz answer

INCITE

'industrial transformation' is the correct answer!
 
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