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14/02/2019

JRC Newsletter

What role for science in 21st century policy-making? Science meets Parliaments (12/02/2019)

Policy-makers and scientists met in Brussels at the annual event promoting evidence-based policy-making.

New Urban Centres Database sets new standards for information on cities at global scale (12/02/2019)

The JRC's new Urban Centres Database provides new open data for over 10 000 cities worldwide. Data analysis highlights very diverse development patterns and inequalities across cities and world regions.

Global fossil CO2 emissions increased in 2017 (12/02/2019)

Global fossil fuel CO2 emissions rose by around 1 percentage point in 2017 after remaining at the same level for three consecutive years.

Making the most of our green spaces (12/02/2019)

Researchers find considerable variability in access to green spaces across Europe’s cities

How half a degree can make a huge difference (12/02/2019)

Developing countries will be the worst hit by heatwaves caused by global warming. Heatwave risk and socioeconomic impacts will be significantly reduced for both developing and developed countries if global warming is limited to below 1.5°C.

ARTEFACTS exhibition (09/10/2018)

How do we want to deal with the future of our one and only planet?

ARTEFACTS illustrates some of the threats we humans pose to planet Earth as a result of our own economic development. At the same time the exhibition will show how we can meet our growing needs without damaging our natural environment.

If you can't make it to Berlin, take a virtual tour of the exhibition.

Energy efficiency & Waste prevention - Spain & Bulgaria (26/02/2019)

The regional government of Navarra and the city of Gabrovo are joining forces and exchanging best practices on energy efficiency and water and waste management.

10 years of LPIS Quality Assurance (13/03/2019)

This workshop aims to enable Member States and their LPIS (Land Parcel Identification System) custodians to perform a good and effective QA analysis and plan/develop appropriate remedial actions for LPIS improvements.

Migration - Greece (15/03/2019)

As one of the main Member States directly affected by migration, Greece is actively dealing with the issue of integration and participation. With the help of local and international scientific expertise, the Hellenic Parliament will discuss and analyse during this one-day conference its current legislative and regulatory framework.

Urban renewal - The Netherlands (17/03/2019)

The Dutch city of Nijmegen joins forces with the Belgian city of Ghent to tackle the issue of urban development by exploring future scenarios for specific neighbourhoods in both cities, cutting across spatial planning and social policies.

Standards4Quantum workshop - making quantum technology ready for industry (28/03/2019)

The 'Putting Science into Standards' initiative promotes closer cooperation of research, industry, and standardisation communities.

17/01/2019

JRC Newsletter

Science Meets Parliaments is back (06/02/2019)

On 6-7 February the JRC will bring researchers and decision-makers together to the 4th edition of 'Science meets Parliaments', at the European Parliament in Brussels. And you can join us too!

This event will include lectures, art, interactive sessions, scenario exploration workshops and a new exhibition.

View the full programme and sign up here

The future of European AI is being written now (16/01/2019)

As early Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, from machine translation to image recognition, enter our everyday lives and we begin to imagine life with autonomous vehicles and robo-advisors, Europe must act to shape its own AI future based on our shared vision.

If we don't act, AI's impact on our lives, our cognitive processes, our jobs and our interpersonal and societal relations will be decided elsewhere.

Global Energy and Climate Outlook 2018 published (16/01/2019)

The latest report "Global Energy and Climate Outlook 2018" by the JRC calculates that to limit temperature change to 1.5°C, global net greenhouse gases emissions would need to drop to net zero by 2065, and by 2080 for 2°C.

Launch of New Atlas of Migration (16/01/2019)

A new Atlas from the Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography provides insights on migration for all EU Member States and 44 non-EU countries.

2018 Industrial R&D Scoreboard: EU companies increase research investment amidst a global technological race (16/01/2019)

Companies in the European Union have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) for the eighth consecutive year.

A gateway to facts on health promotion and disease prevention (16/01/2019)

Launched in December 2017, the JRC's Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Knowledge Gateway provides up-to-date, independent and reliable information on nutrition and non-communicable diseases.

Share and discover Europe's hidden cultural treasures (16/01/2019)

The Cultural Gems app is a social platform for local communities and visitors to share and discover cultural and creative places off the beaten track

More floods and water scarcity ahead, but there is still time to mitigate their severity (16/01/2019)

Flooding and water scarcity in Europe will increase in the coming decades, but to a much lesser extent if the objectives of the Paris Agreement on climate change are met.

Peer eXchange and Learning (PXL) workshop on governance of the Smart Specialisation Strategies (31/01/2019)

This workshop invites EU countries and regions to reflect on the institutional conditions, procedures and methods for the design and implementation of the Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3).

Science for policy - Estonia (31/01/2019)

This conference co-organised with the Estonian Parliament will focus on how to best foster science-based policy making through various examples from concrete policy fields.

Integrating genomics into personalised healthcare: a science-for-policy perspective (12/02/2019)

This conference will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the potential of genomics in the prevention, diagnostics, and therapy for cancer and the new opportunities it may bring for citizens and patients in the EU.

Second Annual JRC Alumni Network Event (05/02/2019)

Looking ahead to the European elections, our working theme this year is "Europe 2019 and beyond. Our destiny in our hands".

We will have a panel of colleagues from the European Parliament that will explain the ins and outs of the election process and shed some light on ongoing discussions.

The day after there will be the possibility to join the Science meets Parliament event at the European Parliament.

04/12/2018

JRC Newsletter

Launch of Flagship report on Artificial Intelligence (29/09/2017)

As early AI applications, from machine translation to image recognition, enter our everyday lives and we begin to imagine life with autonomous vehicles and robo-advisors, Europe must act to shape its own AI future based on our shared vision. If we don't act, AI's impact on our lives, our cognitive processes, our jobs and our interpersonal and societal relations will be decided elsewhere.

"Artificial Intelligence: A European perspective" aims to take stock of the development of AI in the world today and lay out some of the options and pitfalls for EU policymakers in the face of strong competition, and competing visions, from the US and China. The flagship report will be launched at a public event on Wednesday

Science meets Parliaments/ Science meets Regions - results of the call for projects (29/11/2018)

The JRC has selected 23 event proposals across the EU regions and Member States, in the framework of the 'Science meets Parliaments/ Science meets Regions' pilot project, funded by the European Parliament.

Commission launches Knowledge Centre to fight malnutrition (29/11/2018)

The new centre, bringing together experts and knowledge from different sources inside and outside the European Commission, will help to tackle the root causes of food insecurity around the world.

A new lab for the smart communities of the future (29/11/2018)

The JRC's new Smart Grid Interoperability Laboratory is officially inaugurated.

The e-vehicle market in Europe is slowly gaining momentum (29/11/2018)

Most car brands now offer electric models and e-vehicle prices have dropped, but the sector is still waiting for a breakthrough moment in Europe.

New study: Trade supports over 36 million jobs across the EU (29/11/2018)

EU exports to the world are more important than ever, supporting 36 million jobs across Europe, two thirds more than in 2000. 14 million of these jobs are held by women.

Securing raw materials for the future (29/11/2018)

The raw materials sector is showing some encouraging signs of development and recovery, but more efforts are needed to diversify supply and increase use of secondary materials.

Data challenge provides insights on migration and local integration (29/11/2018)

The JRC opened a unique European migration dataset to researchers, with detailed maps covering 45,000 local administrations down to the level of streets and neighbourhoods.

Climate change: the human and economic outlook for Europeans (29/11/2018)

Europe is in danger of being exposed to more frequent and intense extreme weather conditions.

The JRC at COP24 (03/12/2018)

JRC scientists and experts will co-lead side events and engage in panel discussions to contribute to the scientific and technical discussions on climate action at the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Science Meets Regions: Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development (12/12/2018)

The Wielkopolskie region is part of the pilot initiative on European coal regions in transition. The conference will explore the possibilities of a transition to a hydrogen-based energy system.

Promoting Sustainable Finance (08/01/2019)

How to mobilise the necessary financing for green and sustainable investments?

The conference on "Promoting Sustainable Finance" will aim to provide answers to this question.

Science Meets Regions: Green and blue growth (17/01/2019)

The local economy of Guadeloupe rests almost entirely on marine and agricultural activities. The organised conference will address sustainable economic growth in these fields and tech transfer from the research lab to the field.

08/11/2018

JRC Newsletter

Launch of SELFIE, a new tool to support digital teaching and learning in schools (07/11/2018)

On 25 October, Commissioner for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport, Tibor Navracsics, unveiled a new tool to help all schools in the EU, Russia, Georgia and Serbia assess how they use digital technologies for teaching and learning.

Mentoring opportunity for refugee scientists (07/11/2018)

The JRC has launched a call inviting junior refugee scientists to apply for a European training and mentoring programme by 6 December.

The initiative will offer participants the opportunity to pursue activities in their field of expertise and help them build up work experience, qualifications and contacts for potential future employment in Europe.

Global hotspots for potential water disputes (07/11/2018)

JRC scientists have identified the hotspots where competition over the use of shared water resources could lead to disagreements between countries.

New technologies in the ocean energy sector (07/11/2018)

A new analysis of ten future emerging technologies to generate energy from ocean tides and waves

EU science for the Danube region on display at 7th Annual Forum in Sofia (07/11/2018)

The JRC launches an interactive Story Map on tourism in the Danube region at this year’s Forum.

JRC to build two world-class emission testing facilities (07/11/2018)

A contract has just been signed for the delivery of two new state-of-the-art emission testing facilities at JRC Ispra. The new laboratories will carry out the compliance checks under the new European Type Approval framework.

Meet the JRC's bioeconomy experts (07/11/2018)

The European Commission has just updated the strategy to boost Europe's bioeconomy. In this interview, two JRC bioeconomy experts reflect on the challenges, opportunities and scientific achievements linked to bio-based economy.

Official launch of the EU Raw Materials Scoreboard 2018 (15/11/2018)

As part of the 2018 edition of the Raw Materials week, the JRC is organising a one-day event, 'Drivers and Solutions for Integrating Information in the EU Raw Materials Knowledge Base - Serving Policy Makers and the Knowledge Triangle'. During this event, the second edition of the Raw Materials Scoreboard” will be officially launched.

Start-ups in Innovation Ecosystems in South-East Europe (15/11/2018)

Organised jointly between the JRC and the Technology Park Ljubljana Ltd., this event provides policy makers and innovation practitioners with knowledge, training and practical insights to help set up successful start-up platforms and strengthen innovation ecosystems.

11th SET-Plan Conference (20/11/2018)

This year’s Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan conference will focus on the EU energy transition. Discussions will cover its European and international dimensions, such as the State of the Energy Union, Mission Innovation, external dimensions as well as financial effects and future prospects.

The resilience of the financial system (20/11/2018)

The 1st Annual Conference of the JRC Community of Practice in Financial Research (CoPFiR) will deal with the resilience of the banking sector, and the financial system at large. It will also try to identify future challenges to financial stability.

24th MARS Conference (21/11/2018)

The conference will provide a platform to present and discuss Member States’ experiences and general observations regarding the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS), including developments in shared management.

Legal and regulatory implications of Artificial Intelligence (23/11/2018)

This interactive workshop will explore major legal challenges intrinsic to working with AI technology. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and provide input on three scoping papers, focusing on e-health, autonomous vehicles, and text and data mining.

Data Challenge on Integration of Migrants in Cities (D4I) - Final Workshop (27/11/2018)

D4I aims to stimulate research on various aspects of the integration of migrants at the local level, making high-resolution data available to selected research projects.

At this final workshop, the best nine research projects from all participating proposals will be presented.

S3 Thematic Platform Days (27/11/2018)

This two-day event will bring together partners for a Conference focusing on three Thematic Platforms, with independent meetings for each: Agri-Food, Energy and Industrial Modernisation.

Macro-modelling workshop on global and cross-country spillovers (29/11/2018)

This workshop will enable participants to share their experiences in developing, estimating and using models to assess issues at global level.

Are you a former member of staff at the JRC? (25/04/2018)

Then don't miss the opportunity to join the JRC Alumni Community and invite your former colleagues to be part of the JRC network. The vision of the JRC Alumni Network is to engage former staff in the life of the organisation as valued supporters, volunteers, ambassadors and mentors that contribute and benefit from a space of communication dedicated to JRC's Alumni.

09/10/2018

JRC Newsletter

Learning from the financial crisis: ranking EU Member States' resilience (09/10/2018)

A new JRC report looks at what made some countries more resilient than others, and concludes that mere 'shock absorption' may not be the only possible or best strategy looking forward.

How much fish do we consume? First global seafood consumption footprint published (09/10/2018)

JRC scientists have examined the impact of seafood supply chains across national boundaries - the global seafood consumption footprint.

What drives international migration? (09/10/2018)

A new report by the JRC on international migration investigates the drivers of different dimensions of migration, helping policymakers to better understand current and potential future trends across the world.

"Made in the EU" Smart Specialisation inspires the world (09/10/2018)

The EU's approach to regional economic development through Smart Specialisation is gaining a world-wide following.

How EU pulp and paper industry can reduce greenhouse gas emissions (09/10/2018)

Even with increased production, by 2050 the European pulp and paper industry can reduce its energy consumption by 14% and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 62% compared to 2015 levels.

Stemming the tide of beach litter (09/10/2018)

Over four fifths of the litter on European beaches is plastic, and over 50% is made of single-use plastic, according to a new scientific report. The European Commission is taking action to stop more plastics from ending up on our beaches.

New INSPIRE Geoportal launched (09/10/2018)

The redesigned portal is a one-stop shop for public authorities, business and citizens to discover, access and use data sets related to the environment in Europe.

Change your diet to save both water and your health (21/09/2018)

Shifting to a healthy diet is not only good for us, but it also saves a lot of precious fresh water, according to a JRC study published in Nature Sustainability.

Increased prevention efforts needed to curb the growing risk of future wildfires (21/09/2018)

The latest JRC report on forest fires shows the need to tackle climate change "to leave a healthier planet for those that follow".

Countries across Europe make progress on tackling soil contamination (21/09/2018)

New report finds over 5,000 new sites that are under remediation or risk-reduction measures since 2011.

JRC contributes to UN report on the state of food security and nutrition in the world (21/09/2018)

On 11 September 2018, the United Nations released its 2018 report on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World.

The second part of the report uses JRC research to establish a link between climate variability, food security and nutrition .

Number of undernourished people on the rise, partly due to climate trends

According to the report, in 2017 the number of undernourished people increased for the second year in a row, to 821 million, after decreasing for more than 10 years previously.

Data supports global efforts for sustainable cities (21/09/2018)

Scientists track progress towards reaching Sustainable Development Goal 11: to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

JRC and Climate KIC sign collaboration agreement (21/09/2018)

JRC and Climate-KIC are working together to support innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Photo Contest: How green is your lab (13/08/2018)

Are you a researcher or science enthusiast and do you like photography?

Take part in our photo contest #GreenLabEU and show us how green your lab is. The winning picture will be displayed at our ARTEFACTS exhibition at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin.

European Week of Regions and Cities (08/10/2018)

The JRC will host sessions at this four-day event, where cities and regions showcase their importance in good European governance.

Technology Transfer in Nanotechnology (18/10/2018)

The aim of this event is to explore how technology transfer activities can be used as a mechanism to help EU industry, particularly Start-ups and SMEs, in deploying and adopting nanotechnology.

Peer eXchange and Laarning (PXL) workshop on Monitoring for Smart Specialisation Strategies (23/10/2018)

Built on peer-review methodology, this workshop will explore the main challenges associated with setting up an effective monitoring system for smart specialisation strategies, and using monitoring information to improve performance and future policy development.

Energy Storage Global Conference (24/10/2018)

Representatives from around the world will come together for three days to discuss the latest developments in energy storage technologies, regulatory and policy development and the future storage market.

JRC Week on Composite Indicators and Scoreboards (05/11/2018)

At this five-day event, Local and international policymakers, academics, think tanks, and practitioners come together to share best practices and showcase their capacity to inform policies through the use of indicator systems.

06/09/2018

JRC Newsletter

2018 SMARTER Conference on Smart Specialisation and Territorial Development (26/09/2018)

This conference offers a comprehensive picture of the smart specialisation policy experience, including an evaluation of its early results, highlighting recent developments both conceptually and empirically.

International Summer School on GNSS (16/07/2018)

After 11 days of intense activities, the 12th edition of the ESA/JRC International Summer School on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) has come to a successful end.

Co-organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), the JRC and many international partners, the school is one of the main training events on GNSS. This year, 52 students from 24 countries attended from as far afield as the US, Australia and Mauritius.

The event provides specialised training and has a direct impact on the GNSS market - 27 of the participants came from industry and many attendees will start a successful career on GNSS.

In addition to the co-organisation of the event, the JRC contributed to the school with lectures, labs and hands-on activities. Continuous support was provided to the students, who worked in teams to develop a GNSS project.

Extending palm oil production in Africa threatens primate conservation (04/09/2018)

There are few areas in Africa with a high suitability for oil palm cultivation and a low potential impact on the primate species living there.

Europe needs coastal adaptation measures to avoid catastrophic flooding by the end of the century (04/09/2018)

Coastal floods could impact up to 3.65 million people every year in Europe by 2100.

JRC supports response to wildfires in the EU (04/09/2018)

The JRC’s European Forest Fires Information System provides the most up to date information on fire danger and trends in the EU.

Safeguarding compliance with new vehicle emissions legislation (04/09/2018)

The JRC conducts a pilot study on the market surveillance of light-duty vehicles.

New test methods for plastic and rubber product safety (04/09/2018)

JRC scientists have developed new methods to measure the content and migration of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from rubber and plastic items.

Measuring climate impact of forests management – a groundbreaking approach (04/09/2018)

A new fact-based carbon accounting system reflects how forest management practices can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

New EU environmental standards for waste treatment (04/09/2018)

New standards to help national authorities lower the environmental impact of around 4000 waste treatment installations

Evidence and policy summer school – science, policy and demography (05/09/2018)

In a world flooded with information, making sense of and communicating knowledge and evidence is highly challenging.
Evidence-informed policymaking needs advocates and skilled practitioners.
The summer school aims to help researchers to have more impact and policymakers to use evidence for policy solutions.

ELINDER Course 1- "Decommissioning Planning and Cost Assessment" (17/09/2018)

This European Learning Initiatives for Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation (ELINDER) specific course focuses on the know-how for preparing decommissioning activities.

INSPIRE Conference 2018 | INSPIRE Users: Make it work together (18/09/2018)

INSPIRE's annual conference will focus on the users, with the goal of benefiting our society and the economy through collaboration.

35th European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (24/09/2018)

The EU PVSEC is the largest international Conference for Photovoltaic research, technologies and applications, and at the same time a top international PV Industry Exhibition.

Smart Specialisation: from the EU to the world (25/09/2018)

This workshop brings together the Smart Specialisation worldwide community to learn from experience and explore possible cooperation between the participating institutions.

31/07/2018

JRC Newsletter

Summertime science (20/12/2017)

The sun's out and summer's here, but that doesn't stop us from doing science! Read on for some highlights of the past month and upcoming events. Best summertime wishes from all of us at the JRC.

Digital transformation: challenge and opportunity for migrant workers (26/07/2018)

As technology transforms the job market, migrant workers are in a more precarious position than others

Boosting children’s digital literacy - an urgent task for schools (26/07/2018)

Using digital technologies for learning in schools improves parents' perceptions of these technologies, which in turn helps children's digital learning and supports a healthier and more meaningful use of digital devices.

Higher ambition needed to meet Paris climate targets (26/07/2018)

The JRC contributes to a growing body of evidence showing the need for ramped up climate action to limit global warming’

Childhood obesity: local data feeds local solutions (26/07/2018)

Childhood and adolescent obesity are alarming nearly everywhere in Europe.

Hunting for cultural treasures in Toulouse (26/07/2018)

A new app is being tested at the Science in the City festival in Toulouse which will enable cities to promote their cultural heritage in a novel and engaging way.

03/07/2018

JRC Newsletter

JRC Annual Report 2017 (04/06/2018)

In the year of its 60th anniversary, the JRC provided support on several important and complex policy matters and played an instrumental role in a number of key initiatives of the European Commission.

Check out our Annual Report for 2017 on the Science Hub, and a video interview with Vladimír Šucha, Director-General of the JRC on Youtube.

New World Atlas of Desertification shows unprecedented pressure on the planet's natural resources (28/06/2018)

The latest edition of the World Atlas of Desertification is a tool for decision makers to improve local responses to soil loss and land degradation.

Digital employment platforms gaining a foothold in Europe's labour markets (28/06/2018)

One in every 10 adults (16-74 years) in several EU countries has used online platforms at least once to provide labour services.

While for the majority it remains only a sporadic source of secondary income, 2% of the adult population works more than 20 hours a week or earns at least half of their income via online labour platforms.

Popular streaming playlists can boost a song's revenue by up to $163k (28/06/2018)

Artists lucky enough to find their song on Spotify’s most popular playlists could see could see considerable increases in streams and revenue.

€566 billion and growing: the EU blue economy is thriving (28/06/2018)

The EU's economic activities related to oceans, seas and coastal areas are growing steadily, according to the EU’s first annual report on the blue economy.

Harnessing new data sources responsibly for effective migration policy (28/06/2018)

Launch of the Big Data for Migration alliance (BD4M), a global initiative to unlock the potential of big data sources and provide valuable insights related to migration.

New interactive Story Maps make Europe's cultural heritage more accessible (28/06/2018)

On the occasion of the first ever European Cultural Heritage Summit, the European Commission has released a set of interactive maps which will help to raise awareness of cultural heritage in Europe.

JRC and EFSA renew collaboration (28/06/2018)

JRC and the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), renewed their collaboration agreement to continue cooperation in the fields of food and feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health and nutrition.

'Sharing science: towards new horizons' JRC at ESOF 2018 (09/07/2018)

The JRC will be present at the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) in Toulouse with an exciting programme combining science talks, workshops, TED type talks and Pecha Kucha presentations.

2nd anniversary of the Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography (01/06/2018)

This month we celebrated the 2nd anniversary of the European Commission's Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography (KCMD) In its first two years of existence scientists and policy makers have been working hard together to forge the KCMD. The Centre has already achieved achieved a lot, successfully providing analysis and evidence for EU policymaking on one of the most important issues of our time.

31/05/2018

JRC Newsletter

EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) - Energy storytelling: why stories matter to scientists and policy-makers in energy policy (06/06/2018)

This workshop addresses the growing gap between scientists and EU citizens when it comes to understanding the science behind- and the relevance of- energy, climate, and transport to our everyday lives.

FTA2018 - Future in the making (04/06/2018)

2nd Symposium on Management of Future Motorway and Urban Traffic Systems (MFTS2018) (11/06/2018)

Representatives of policy, industry and science will discuss the latest advances in the field of traffic management.

Investment Readiness of Innovation Projects in South East Europe (04/07/2018)

This event will explore the support mechanisms required for innovations to grow and scale up in South Eastern Europe and develop bankable projects.

ELINDER Generic Course 5 - 'Decommissioning Summer School' (09/07/2018)

The ELINDER 'Decommissioning Summer School' is addressed to undergraduate students in the area of engineering, science and technology.

Take pictures of rapeseed in bloom and help improve crop yield forecasting (10/04/2018)

Rapeseed is one of Europe’s major crops. Oil and animal feed is produced from it. And it is beautiful to look at when flowering. Take part in our social media campaign - by taking pictures of rapeseed in bloom around your area you can help support our research.

Making sense of the situation in Cape Town (31/05/2018)

Scientists analyse Southern African weather patterns, helping policymakers plan actions to minimise the impact of water shortages.

Understanding GDPR: new game from the JRC (31/05/2018)

The JRC has just launched a mobile game to help raise awareness of privacy risks and data protection rights in a fun and interactive way.

#Blockchain4EU: Blockchain for Industrial Transformations (31/05/2018)

Blockchain and other Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) are immutable, encrypted and timestamped databases, in which data is recorded, validated and replicated across a decentralised network of nodes.

Electric or conventional car? What influences car buyers in the EU? (31/05/2018)

The purchase price of electric cars, lack of recharging infrastructure, range concerns and a limited choice of models continue to hamper widespread adoption of in the EU.

Future of population and migration (31/05/2018)

If population dynamics remain similar to the averages observed between 1960 and 2015, the European Union population could increase to 512 million by 2035 and the population of Sub-Saharan Africa could double to around 2.2 billion by 2060.

Scientific support to the education package (31/05/2018)

Creating a European Education Area by 2025: Second package of initiatives aims to reinforce the cultural dimension of the European Union and bolstering youth participation.

27/04/2018

JRC Newsletter

The digital transformation of news media and the rise of online disinformation (26/04/2018)

The Commission proposed an EU-wide Code of Practice on Disinformation, support to an independent network of fact-checkers, and concrete tools to stimulate quality journalism.

Commissioner Navracsics presents work of the JRC on dual quality foods to the European Parliament (25/04/2018)

Dual quality food: new EU harmonised testing methodology announced

Special Eurobarometer: How fair do Europeans think life in the EU is? (25/04/2018)

New poll shows most Europeans think life is generally fair, but have concerns over justice, political decisions and income inequality.

Data shows migration more strongly linked to aspiration than desperation (25/04/2018)

Analysis of global survey data sheds light on the motivations of people who decide to migrate

Rethinking tourism – from vulnerability to resilience (25/04/2018)

JRC scientists have mapped tourism hotspots in Europe for all four seasons and created an index on the estimated vulnerability of regions to shocks in the tourism sector.

Joining forces with the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) (25/04/2018)

The JRC signs an agreement with the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) to reinforce cooperation in the fields of agriculture and climate change research.

Innovation Radar to support EU-funded research and innovation projects (25/04/2018)

Innovation Radar launched – a data-driven online tool to help match innovators with those who can help get their innovations to market.

Smart Specialisation and Technology Transfer as Innovation Drivers for Regional Growth (03/05/2018)

This high-level conference is organised under the auspices of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. The conference will bring together policymakers, scientists, businesses, regional authorities and universities to discuss smart specialisation, technology transfer and digital economy.

Putting science at the heart of European policymaking - JRC science exhibition (03/05/2018)

How do we make sure that scientific evidence shapes EU policies? Investing in listening more to scientists is one way. To immerse yourself in the world of research presented in form of an exhibition is another one.

26th EU Biomass Conference & Exhibition (14/05/2018)

A leading platform for the biomass specialists, this conference will address topics from biomass to bioliquids and biofuels for heat and electricity, transport and biobased products.

Smart Specialisation in the EU and Latin America: regional challenges, transcontinental opportunities (23/05/2018)

This session of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) Congress 2018 will present research work emerging from the implementation of smart specialisation in the EU, its adaptation in Latin America, opportunities for cooperation and challenges.

FTA2018 - Future in the making (04/06/2018)

Exploring new challenges of policymaking and future-oriented frames and methods to respond to them is the aim of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) Future-oriented Technology Analysis (FTA) 2018 conference - Future in the making.

If you are a foresighter, a policymaker, a practitioner, a designer, an academic or a future-thinker we invite you to participate and explore the future.

Submit your interest today (05/09/2018)

The European Parliament has decided to fund a pilot project "Science meets Parliaments / Science meets Regions" in 2018, and has entrusted JRC with its implementation.

The main line of action of the project will be the organisation of local, regional and national events concerning a locally relevant issue, where scientists and policymakers will be brought together. Additionally, studies will be financed in support of these events, and an educational package for policymakers will be developed.

The call for expression of interest for the organisation of events has just been opened and will close on June 1st.

Science, policy and demography (05/09/2018)

In a world flooded with information making sense of and communicating knowledge, or evidence, is highly challenging.

Evidence-informed policymaking needs advocates and skilled practitioners.

The summer school aims to help researchers to have more impact and policymakers to use evidence for policy solutions.

The workshop will focus on the tools and approaches to inform the policymaking process through evidence.

Please apply by 17 May, outlining your motivation and why you think this training will help you in your current job.

Call for expressions of interest (05/09/2018)

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is launching a call for expressions of interest to appoint two new members to its Governing Board.

The EIT Governing Board is entrusted with providing the strategic leadership of the EIT. The board is independent and autonomous in its decision-making and is responsible for the selection, designation and evaluation of the EIT’s Innovation Communities.

Apply before 12 May.

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