Marine technology funding: EU offers millions to support innovation
The EU has made millions of euros available in marine technology funding grants to support research and innovation. The marine technology funding, issued under Horizon...
Borders, checks and Brexit: a Gordian knot around the EU Customs Union?
Tony Smith CBE, former Head of UK Border Force and expert panellist to the UK Parliamentary Commission for Alternative Arrangements to the Irish Border,...
UOG development ‘incompatible’ with Scotland’s climate change policy
The Scottish government has announced it will categorically not support unconventional oil and gas (UOG) development, including fracking, in Scotland. The government’s position has been...
Value of a human life calculation is flawed, paper says
A new paper suggests that the UK government’s current methodology for determining the value of a human life is flawed. The paper, titled ‘Minimum sample...
Connecting Europe Facility 2021 – 2027: an overview
The Connecting Europe Facility will have benefits for both the economy and for the social inclusion of European citizens, says Herald Ruijters. The Multiannual Financial...
Open innovation, digital inclusion explored at European Development Days
Digital innovation needs to be open in order have a social impact that can drive growth in developing countries. Can open innovation be an answer...
EV charging partnership to facilitate chargepoint use
Smart electric vehicle (EV) charging providers across Europe have formed an EV charging partnership to facilitate the consumer experience. The EV charging partnership was initiated...
Smart city study shows benefits of technology investment
A new study has found smart city initiatives provide significant economic and social benefits for residents and municipal authorities. The ‘Building a Hyperconnected City’ smart...
Biodiversity loss: one million species threatened with extinction
With one million species facing the threat of extinction, the WWF explains how the EU can mitigate biodiversity loss. Biodiversity is in crisis. This catastrophic...
Brexit and video games: Scottish industry raises migration concerns
A roundtable discussion at Scotland’s Abertay University has explored the potential impact of Brexit on Scotland’s video games industry. The video games production industry in...
