Podcasts about Horizon Europe

Si chiama 6G ed è il prossimo protocollo per le telecomunicazioni mobili, destinato a succedere al 5G. Ma si legge “Terahertz”, una sorta di territorio inesplorato del vasto spettro delle onde elettromagnetiche, a metà strada tra le radiofrequenze e la luce. Una delle più importanti innovazioni del 6G sarà proprio l’utilizzo diffuso, per la prima volta, di questa banda di trasmissione, con l’obiettivo di raggiungere nelle comunicazioni senza filo - anche se al prezzo di qualche complicazione - delle prestazioni simili a quelle della fibra ottica. Un progetto Horizon Europe, chiamato TIMES, ha testato questo concept in uno scenario industriale ricostruito grazie alla Linea Pilota industriale riconfigurabile di BI-REX, il Competence Centrer specializzato in digiatalizzazione e Big Data con sede a Bologna. Ne parliamo con Francesco Meoni, CTO di BI-REX.

In dieser Folge spreche ich darüber, wie du Fördermittel für Weltraum- und Raumfahrtprojekte erhältst – und warum das Thema viel näher an deinem Alltag ist, als du denkst. Ich zeige, wie bis zu 70% Zuschuss für Personal, Material und Entwicklung möglich werden, selbst wenn dein Projekt auf der Erde bleibt, aber im Weltraum Anwendung findet. Anhand eines echten Praxisbeispiels erfährst du, wie ein Unternehmen mit innovativer Satellitenkommunikation Millionenförderung erhalten hat – inklusive Tipps, worauf es bei der Antragstellung ankommt. Du lernst, warum Risiko bei Innovationsförderung ausdrücklich erwünscht ist, und wie deine Idee zum nächsten großen Schritt werden kann. Lass dich inspirieren und entdecke, wie du mit deiner Innovation durchstartest!

Per la crisi della produzione degli elettrodomestici non c è tregua nel nostro Paese e più in generale in Europa. Dopo Beko e Candy, è il momento di Electrolux che ha annunciato ai sindacati (Fiom, Fim e Uilm) 1.700 esuberi, il 40% del totale dei 4.500 addetti in Italia. I rappresentanti dei lavoratori hanno risposto che è un piano inaccettabile e si sono alzati dal tavolo dell incontro - che si è svolto a Venezia Mestre - proclamando lo stato di agitazione permanente e un primo sciopero di 8 ore in tutti gli stabilimenti. Poi hanno chiesto al Governo un immediato intervento con una convocazione urgente al Mimit. Nei prossimi giorni coinvolgeranno le Istituzioni locali. Il Ministro delle Imprese e del Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, stamattina ha convocato lunedì 25 maggio alle ore 15.00, presso Palazzo Piacentini, un tavolo sulla vertenza Electrolux. Il piano del gruppo come spiega una nota della multinazionale svedese dell elettrodomestico si tratta di un percorso per ottimizzare il proprio assetto organizzativo e produttivo in Italia. Il programma si inserisce in un più ampio piano globale del Gruppo, che punta all efficienza operativa complessiva e a ottimizzare la capacità industriale su scala globale, per rendere l organizzazione più agile e competitiva. Tradotto nella pratica, questo significa ridimensionare tutti i siti italiani, chiuderne uno e fermare alcune produzioni, come le lavasciuga a Porcia e i piani cottura a Forlì. Ne abbiamo parlato con Cristina Casadei, Il Sole 24 Ore.Research to Innovate Italy, a Bologna la prima edizione dedicata a ricerca e innovazione con il supporto delle regioniOggi e Domani (12 e 13 Maggio) all'Ex Gam di Bologna debutta "Research to Innovate Italy"(R2I) , la prima edizione dell evento promosso dalla Conferenza delle Regioni e delle Province Autonome e organizzato dalla Regione Emilia-Romagna insieme ad Art-ER, Attrattività Ricerca Territorio è la Società Consortile dell Emilia-Romagna nata per favorire la crescita sostenibile della regione attraverso lo sviluppo dell innovazione e della conoscenza, l attrattività e l internazionalizzazione del territorio. Con oltre trenta eventi, 150 speaker e 30 startup: una due giorni aperta a imprese, ricercatori, amministratori pubblici ed esperti per discutere, insieme alle regioni, di sovranità tecnologica, deep tech, infrastrutture tecnologiche e digitali, fondi europei e attrazione dei talenti, con la partecipazione tra gli altri del presidente della Conferenza delle Regioni Massimiliano Fedriga, del ministro Adolfo Urso, del vicepresidente della Commissione europea Raffaele Fitto ed è stata invitata anche la commissaria europea per Startup, Ricerca e Innovazione Ekaterina Zaharieva. La postazione di Radio 24 è al primo piano, vicino al main stage dell evento. Al centro del confronto le regioni e il documento di posizionamento elaborato da Regioni e Province autonome, che chiedono un ruolo strutturato nei processi decisionali europei e nazionali sulle politiche di ricerca e innovazione, a partire dalla programmazione Horizon Europe 2028-2034, dallo European Innovation Act e dall Industrial Accelerator Act. Le Regioni chiedono in particolare l'istituzione di un Tavolo permanente Governo-Regioni per la co-programmazione delle politiche di ricerca e innovazione, un fondo pluriennale per il cofinanziamento nazionale delle Grandi Infrastrutture di Ricerca e il rafforzamento della dimensione regionale e territoriale delle politiche europee per Ricerca e innovazione. Abbiamo approfondito il tema con Massimiliano Fedriga, Presidente Conferenza delle Regioni e della regione Friuli Venezia Giulia e con Marco Gay Presidente Esecutivo Zest e Presidente Unione Industriali Torino.

New forms of cooperation are emerging, and countries are increasingly turning to smaller, more flexible alliances to navigate uncertainty. In this new landscape, partnerships between like-minded actors matter more than ever, and the relationship between the European Union and Japan is a key example of this.As global governance continues to evolve, this episode asks: how can the EU and Japan not only adapt to change, but actively shape it? This episode of The World Stage is in collaboration with the podcast Making sense of EU by the Université libre de Bruxelles. In the episode we explore how the EU and Japan are adapting to a more fragmented and unpredictable world. Together with Professor Akiko Fukushima (Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research) and Dr Wrenn Yennie Lindgren (Norwegian Institute of International Affairs), we unpack the evolving balance between multilateralism and so-called “smaller clubs” — from ASEAN to the Quad — and what this means for global governance. We also discuss where the EU and Japan can act together to shape new rules, relying as much on trust and dialogue.This episode is hosted by Alix Bullman (Univerisité libre de Bruxelles). It is also a part of the NUPI-led project “Navigator” which receives funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the grant agreement ID: 101094394. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geopolitieke omwentelingen laten allerlei nieuwe allianties ontstaan. De meest opmerkelijke is wel die van Canada met de Europese Unie. In hoog tempo verdiept, verbreedt en intensiveert die coalitie zich. Buitengewoon symbolisch hierbij was de uitnodiging aan premier Mark Carney om als eregast de Top bij te wonen van de Europese Politieke Gemeenschap in Jerevan, Armenië. Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger duiken in de zwaartepunten, de focus en de opmerkelijke inspiratiebronnen. Van het ontstaan van Canada in de 15e eeuw, cognac-export in het begin van de 20ste eeuw tot Havèl in 1978 en de Finse president nu. *** Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend ons een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** De jonge Jean Monnet was als avontuurlijke cognac-handelaar al gefascineerd door Canada, zijn ondernemende migrantencultuur, innovatieve geest en openheid. Het eerste verdrag van 'zijn' EEG buiten Europa was dan ook met dat land, over hightech samenwerking rond kernenergie. En die avant garde rol werd traditie. In 1976 sloot de EEG een breed kaderakkoord met premier Pierre Trudeau, in 2017 met zijn zoon Justin het CETA-vrijhandelsakkoord met meteen weer zo'n brede opzet erbij, de Strategische Partnerschapovereenkomst. Deze aanpak is het model geworden voor alomvattende akkoorden die de EU wereldwijd sluit, zoals met India, Japan, Australië, Vietnam en Mercosur. Met Canada gaat deze coalitievorming in hoog tempo de diepte in. Bij de ruimtevaart in de ESA, Horizon Europe rond R&D, als enig niet-Europese land in het lange-termijn defensie-investeringen programma SAFE, met Oekraïne en in de JEF-coalitie rond de Pool en Oostzee. En nu als eerste niet-Europees land actief in de door Emmanuel Macron geïnitieerde Europese Politieke Gemeenschap die samenkwam in de Kaukasus, dichtbij een aantal spanningshaarden in de actuele geopolitiek. Mark Carney benut dit nadrukkelijk om met de EU samen afstand te nemen van allereerst Amerika, maar ook van China. Daarmee vult hij zijn geruchtmakende speech in Davos, eerder dit jaar, heel concreet in. Hij riep de ‘middelmachten’ op zich te emanciperen van 'hegemonen' als Poetin, Xi en Trump en realistisch te bezien wat zij met elkaar kunnen waarmaken. Alleen zo kunnen ze hun soevereiniteit bewaren. À la het kabinet-Jetten: “Aan tafel, niet op het menu.” Canada moest als een van de eersten meemaken wat zo'n 'middle power' existentieel kon bedreigen, schetste Carney scherp. Betreuren dat Trump, Poetin en Xi zich zo gedragen noemde hij zinloos. “Nostalgie is geen strategie.” Macron, Friedrich Merz, Mario Draghi en Alexander Stubb bouwen hier nadrukkelijk op voort. In de campagne in ons land klonk de echo ervan door in 'Het kan anders' en 'Het kan wél'. In Canada is inmiddels forse steun voor - zelfs – het lidmaatschap van de EU. Stubb noemt dit idee ‘a marriage made in heaven’. De Europese Commissie houdt het formeel braaf af, maar wijst op mechanismen als 'speciale partnerschapsovereenkomsten' met verwante landen. Ook voor Oekraïne en Moldavië wordt dit verkend en voor Noorwegen is het al een feit. Canada zou als hoogontwikkeld rijk land van 41 miljoen inwoners, met een bbp van 10% van de EU, ongeveer zo groot zijn als Italië en iets groter dan de Benelux of Spanje. Carney wil daarbij met zijn land de brug slaan tussen de EU en het Trans-Pacific Partnership waarin Canada een belangrijke rol speelt. Een hoogontwikkeld, vrijheidsgezind 'handelsblok' van 1,5 miljard mensen zou daarmee tegenover de 'hegemonen' geplaatst worden. En zou zoiets bij Canada zelf passen, gelet op de wortels van dit land? Wie daarin duikt ziet verrassende overeenkomsten. Hun Rudolf Thorbecke was diens tijdgenoot Lord Durham. Van een reeks losse, soevereine provincies werd na 1870 een coherente confederatie opgebouwd, die qua opbouw sterk doet denken aan de EU van nu. Warm bepleiter daarvan was nota bene queen Victoria. Drijfveer was toen al de schrik voor 'tariffs' en de expansiedrift uit Washington. Bewust koos men voor een Europese traditie met multiculturele vrijheden, een constitutionele monarchie en nadruk op betrouwbare, lange termijn relaties als land dat in essentiële, nu ook vaak zeer kritische grondstoffen op zekerheid van afnemers wilde kunnen rekenen. Carney's visioen voor zijn land als partner in de geopolitieke rol van de EU bouwt dus voort op een stevig fundament in historie en cultuur. *** Verder kijken Mark Carney speech in Jerevan Mark Carney speech in Davos Alexander Stubb: Canada in EU 'marriage made in heaven' *** Verder luisteren 578 - Oorlog voeren in een verdeelde wereld: misverstanden en mislukkingen 575 - Nederland staat niet langer op het menu, maar zit aan tafel 571 - Het kabinet-Jetten in een geopolitieke orkaan 567 - De geschiedenis beukt op Europa's deur. Caroline de Gruyter over zondagskinderen in een ruige wereld 558 – Poetins rampjaar, Jettens kans 528 - ‘Europa, ontwaak!’ Manfred Weber en de eenzaamheid van Europa 492 – Macrons Europese atoombom 484 - Hoe Trump chaos veroorzaakt en de Europeanen in elkaars armen drijft 458 - De gedroomde nieuwe wereldorde van Poetin en Xi 447 - Als Trump wint staat Europa er alleen voor 427 - Europa wordt een grootmacht en daar moeten we het over hebben 236 – Václav Havel, de dissident die president werd 137 – Joeri van den Steenhoven over slim investeren in kenniseconomie Canada 124 - 95 jaar Jacques Delors 107 - Jean Monnet, de vader van Europa *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:30:27 – Deel 2 01:07:06 – Deel 3 01:30:00 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La fuerte lluvia acompañada de pedrisco caída en la tarde de ayer volvía a dañar a los cultivos de Valdejalón y Calatayud. Las localidades de Aniñón, Ricla, Lucena, Salillas y Épila son algunas de las más afectadas. Unión de Uniones de Agricultores y Ganaderos señala que las cifras PYME del Gobierno, con una caída del 4% en el número de empresas y el estancamiento del empleo entre 2022 y 2025, reflejan claramente la crisis que atraviesa el sector agrario como consecuencia de unos precios que no llegan a compensar el encarecimiento de los costes productivos. Manuel Hidalgo, profesor de Economía de la Universidad Pablo de Olavide de Sevilla, presentaba esta semana su estudio “Análisis de la cadena de valor agroalimentaria: metodología para la comparación precisa de precios origen-destino”, donde aporta las claves para realizar un estudio fiable, válido y riguroso de la formación de precios en la cadena agroalimentaria. Aragón redefine 32 zonas vulnerables por nitratos, más de 1,5 millones de hectáreas, para cumplir la normativa europea y reforzar la protección ambiental. BIOservicES, un proyecto europeo (Horizon Europe) dedicado a entender cómo la biodiversidad del suelo impulsa servicios vitales como la retención de agua y el ciclo de nutrientes. El mejor chocolate blanco artesano de España se elabora en Chocolates Artesanos Isabel de Alcorisa. Ayer conseguían el bronce a nivel europeo. 

#Ad In this episode, we speak to Electra Vehicles, a West Yorkshire-based manufacturer developing electric and hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, about the realities of building and scaling a technology-led business.Founder Sid Sadique shares his journey from apprentice mechanic to leading a growing engineering business, and explains the challenges SMEs face in capital-intensive sectors, from regulation and skills shortages to the high cost of innovation.The conversation explores how Horizon Europe funding has supported Electra's growth, not only through investment in research and development, but by opening access to international partners, customers and markets. For a business operating in a space typically dominated by large global players, that combination of funding and collaboration has been key.We also discuss why support for SMEs matters more broadly (from access to talent and technology to guidance on entering new markets) and how businesses can approach innovation funding strategically.For SMEs looking to scale, this episode offers a practical perspective on how innovation, partnerships and support can help turn ambition into growth.

The Walton Institute at South East Technological University (SETU) is marking 30 years of ICT research and innovation and five years as a recognised research institute, highlighting three decades of collaboration with more than 800 partners worldwide on projects worth over €485 million. Marking this milestone in the same year that Ireland assumes the EU Council Presidency underscores the importance of research institutes such as Walton in contributing to European innovation, technology development and cross-border collaboration. For thirty years, the Walton Institute for Information and Communication Systems Science has played an important role in advancing communications and digital technologies. Since its establishment as the Telecommunications Software and Systems Group (TSSG) in 1996, the institute has secured more than €155 million in competitive research funding while working with partners across industry, government and academia. Professor Marie Claire Van Hout, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Impact, SETU, says "Walton Institute plays a central role in SETU's research and innovation ecosystem and in strengthening Ireland's international research presence. Its work demonstrates how a technological university can connect research excellence with regional innovation and global collaboration.'' Led by Executive Director Dr Kevin Doolin and Director of Research Dr Deirdre Kilbane, Walton has built a strong international reputation for both fundamental research and applied innovation. Since its designation as a Research Institute in 2021, it has strengthened industry collaboration and grown its research capacity across several strategic technology domains. Dr Kevin Doolin, Executive Director, Walton Institute, SETU, joined the team in 2004 and has seen the growth of Walton over the years. "What began as a telecommunications research group in Waterford has grown into an international research institute working with organisations across Europe and beyond. Our focus has always been on turning research into practical outcomes that support industry innovation and economic growth in the region." Today, the institute comprises more than 80 students, postdocs, research scientists and engineers, and maintains an active collaboration network across 60 countries. Its work spans several key technology areas, including artificial intelligence, future communications networks, quantum communications, smart energy, digital health, smart cities, agri-tech and immersive technologies. Walton is particularly recognised for its expertise in AI systems, advanced communications networks and digitalisation, supporting organisations to adopt new digital technologies and move research outcomes from the laboratory into practical use. Strengthening Ireland's research, infrastructure and innovation ecosystem Walton continues to play an important role in national innovation programmes supporting digital transformation across industry and public services. This includes the Enterprise Ireland ICS Technology Gateway and the ENTIRE European Digital Innovation Hub, where researchers work with SMEs, public sector organisations and multinational companies to test and deploy emerging digital technologies. The institute also maintains strong engagement with European research initiatives. Walton researchers currently participate in 20 strategic European research clusters, contributing to discussions that help shape technology policy and research priorities at the EU level. In 2025, the university was recognised as Ireland's leading technological university for Horizon Europe funding, securing almost €13 million to date, along with over €11.5 million for the EuroQCI Initiative. As Ireland prepares to lead the Council of the European Union, this level of participation demonstrates the contribution Irish research institutes make to Europe's digital and innovation agenda. Building talent and global careers from the south east The success of the Walton I...

Escaladarea conflictului din Orientul Mijlociu reaprinde îngrijorările privind creșterea prețurilor alimentelor la nivel global, pe fondul perturbărilor din piețele de energie, îngrășăminte și transport maritim, arată o analiză publicată săptămâna trecută de S&P Global. Tensiunile din jurul Strâmtorii Hormuz, un punct strategic pentru comerțul mondial cu petrol, gaze naturale și îngrășăminte, au dus deja la majorarea prețurilor energiei și la scumpirea transportului maritim, factori care se transmit rapid în costurile inputurilor agricole. În scenariul unui conflict prelungit, până la o treime din comerțul global cu îngrășăminte ar putea fi afectat, ceea ce ar putea reduce marjele de profit ale fermierilor și ar putea influența deciziile de plantare în sezoanele următoare, orientând producătorii către culturi cu consum mai mic de inputuri. Potrivit estimărilor S&P Global, suprafața cultivată cu porumb în Italia ar putea scădea până la aproximativ 480.000 de hectare în anul de comercializare 2026-2027, de la 541.000 de hectare în anul precedent. Polonia, Franța și Spania ar putea înregistra scăderi ale suprafețelor cultivate cu 9%, 3% și, respectiv, 11%. Impactul imediat asupra diversificării producțiilor agricole este așteptat să fie limitat, deoarece mulți fermieri din emisfera nordică au făcut deja achizițiile de inputuri pentru campania de primăvară. Totuși, dacă tensiunile persistă, costurile mai ridicate ale energiei, îngrășămintelor și transportului ar putea influența producția agricolă și evoluția prețurilor alimentelor în perioada următoare, afectând relativa stabilitate care începuse să se profileze după perioadele de volatilitate generate de întreruperile lanțului de aprovizionare din Marea Neagră, cauzate de războiul din Ucraina.   O nouă platformă digitală accesibilă statelor membre pentru controlul siguranței și trasabilității alimentelor Comisia Europeană a lansat un nou instrument de inteligență artificială (IA), TraceMap, care oferă o trasabilitate mai bună la nivel transfrontalier, detectează mai rapid fraudele alimentare și alimentele contaminate și accelerează retragerea produselor nesigure de pe piață. „Este un progres care va revoluționa capacitatea Uniunii Europene de a reacționa la crizele în materie de siguranță alimentară și de a combate frauda alimentară. Va permite detectarea mai rapidă a fraudelor și a celor care încearcă să eludeze condițiile noastre de import”, a declarat Olivér Várhelyi, comisar european pentru sănătate și bunăstare animală. Platforma IA utilizează date din sistemele europene de siguranță alimentară și este accesibilă acum autorităților naționale din toate statele membre. Aceasta le permite să direcționeze mai eficient controalele și să efectueze investigații mai detaliate fără a necesita resurse suplimentare, potrivit unui comunicat al Executivului european. Instrumentul are și un rol preventiv, ajutând la identificarea rapidă a modelelor comerciale și a fluxurilor de producție, precum și la detectarea operatorilor suspecți. O versiune pilot a fost deja folosită în retragerile recente de lapte praf pentru sugari, produs cu ingrediente contaminate din China.   Proiecte europene pentru mediu și sisteme alimentare Peste o sută de milioane de euro se vor investi în șapte proiecte strategice selectate recent de Comisia Europeană, cu finanțare în cadrul programului LIFE. Acestea vor contribui la consolidarea stabilității economice, a sistemelor alimentare și a ecosistemelor naturale, anunță Executivul european într-un comunicat de presă. Proiectele se derulează în Finlanda, Franța, Grecia, Țările de Jos, Portugalia, Slovacia și Spania și vor sprijini punerea în aplicare a politicilor europene în domeniul mediului și al climei, cu accent pe reziliența climatică și a resurselor de apă, refacerea naturii, economia circulară și utilizarea durabilă a terenurilor. Se preconizează că aceste inițiative vor mobiliza investiții publice și private naționale suplimentare. Finanțarea celor șapte proiecte face parte dintr-un buget mai mare, de 5,43 miliarde de euro, alocat programului LIFE pentru perioada 2021-2027. În propunerile Comisiei pentru perioada post 2027 sunt incluse acțiuni LIFE integrate în diferitele componente ale viitorului cadru financiar multianual, în special în domeniul „tranziției curate și decarbonizării” al Fondului european pentru competitivitate, precum și în „mecanismul UE” din cadrul planurilor și programelor naționale și regionale.   Soluții digitale pentru servicii mai eficiente în mediul rural O inițiativă europeană finanțată prin programul Horizon Europe arată cum tehnologiile digitale pot transforma viața în comunitățile rurale. Proiectul AURORAL a dezvoltat o infrastructură digitală deschisă, care permite diferiților operatori locali, de la agricultură și transport școlar până la energie, să partajeze date în siguranță și să funcționeze mai eficient, se arată într-un material publicat pe platforma Comisiei Europene. Tehnologia a fost testată în șapte regiuni rurale europene și poate fi adaptată pentru numeroase servicii. Un exemplu vine din Laponia, unde o aplicație de transport școlar îi ajută pe părinți să verifice rapid dacă elevii au ajuns la școală, iar șoferii de autobuz primesc notificări automate dacă un copil lipsește sau trebuie preluat din alt loc. Sistemul este folosit în două localități finlandeze pentru peste 200 de elevi și a înlocuit metodele tradiționale, precum listele pe hârtie sau mesajele WhatsApp. Platforma digitală utilizează tehnologii avansate de conectivitate și analiză a datelor pentru a optimiza traseele și a reduce deplasările inutile. Potrivit coordonatorilor proiectului, acest lucru poate reduce consumul de energie și emisiile cu aproximativ 25% pe an. În nordul Italiei, producătorii de lactate utilizează sistemul pentru a monitoriza sănătatea și producția de lapte a efectivelor lor de bovine, prin schimbul de date în condiții de siguranță cu fermele învecinate. În Catalonia, tehnologia ajută la transformarea deșeurilor viticole în biomasă pentru energie regenerabilă. Proiectul a reunit 25 de organizații din 10 țări europene, combinând expertiza cercetătorilor, a dezvoltatorilor de tehnologie și a autorităților locale, și urmărește să stimuleze dezvoltarea unor „comunități inteligente”, care folosesc instrumente digitale pentru a sprijini economia locală și tranziția verde.

As proposals for the future Horizon Europe are scrutinised by the European Parliament, we discuss likely changes to the seven-year funding programme and whether it can support a coalition of like-minded powers amidst the current geopolitical upheaval. The next version of Horizon Europe, due to launch in 2028, is likely to show much greater alignment with EU economic and defence priorities, backed by the budget almost doubling to €175bn a year. The initial proposal put forward by the European Commission opens Horizon up to dual purpose and defence focused research and places more weight on research designed to drive EU competitiveness in key industries such as green energy and digital technologies. This week Miranda Prynne is joined by THE features editor Paul Jump to discuss how the planned changes could affect European research and the impact on Horizon's flourishing global network of non-EU members such as the UK, Canada and Japan whose contributions currently make up around a third of Horizon's total budget. Listen to Paul's take on whether the new Horizon Europe will provide a platform for a stronger international network of like-minded middle powers, giving them more clout on the world stage, or if a closer focus on Europe's needs will create tensions with non-EU members.

How do you design a research outreach strategy that actually works?In this solo episode of Under the Microscope, Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar breaks down a practical framework for science communication, research dissemination, and outreach planning for research projects and grant proposals.If you are preparing an ERC, Horizon Europe, or institutional research project, this episode gives you a structured approach to building a clear and effective dissemination strategy.You will learn the three foundational pillars of successful outreach:Define and align your audience — who is it for and why now?Craft the core message — what is the story behind your research?Choose the right channels and formats — podcasting, social media, press, website, conferences, and beyond.Using the QuanTour global quantum science campaign as a real-world example, this episode shows how a structured communication strategy can scale across 12 labs, multiple countries, and diverse audiences without diluting the message  This episode is for:Principal InvestigatorsResearch group leadersERC and Horizon Europe applicantsScience communication professionalsInnovation-driven research teamsBecause impactful science communication is not accidental. It is strategic.Writing a research proposal and need help? We'd be happy to help. Contact us: https://thesciencetalk.com/contact-us/

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way societies interact with information, offering new opportunities for innovation while raising important questions about trust and accountability. In recent years, the EU has taken significant steps to ensure that AI development is human-centric and trustworthy, notably through the AI Act and complementary initiatives to support adoption and compliance.Building on these foundations, the AI Continent Action Plan and Apply AI Strategy, launched in 2025, aim to make Europe a global leader in AI. These initiatives seek to boost research and industrial capacity, strengthen competitiveness, and ensure that AI technologies uphold fundamental rights and democratic principles. They include measures to support AI adoption across sectors, enhance skills through the AI Skills Academy, and facilitate compliance with the AI Act via dedicated services.At the same time, large-scale disinformation campaigns remain a major challenge for Europe. The rapid spread of false narratives online threatens media freedom and democratic resilience, requiring timely detection and effective countermeasures. AI-based tools, combined with human expertise, can play a role in monitoring and analysing vast volumes of content across platforms and languages, supporting fact-checkers and media professionals in identifying emerging risks.Listen to this Euractiv Hybrid Conference, supported by the Horizon Europe project AI4TRUST, to discuss how AI can strengthen Europe's response to disinformation while safeguarding media freedom and trust. Questions to be addressed include:- How can AI-based tools complement human fact-checking and improve detection of disinformation across platforms and languages?- What policy frameworks are needed to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical use of AI in combating disinformation?- How can the EU foster collaboration between researchers, media professionals, and policymakers to build a resilient information ecosystem?- What role should European initiatives such as the AI Act, Democracy Action Plan, and European Media Freedom Act play in supporting these efforts?This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe Programme under Grant Agreement no 101070190.Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Adinel Dincă is Associate Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB) in Cluj-Napoca.  In this interview he talks about his major research project “Restory – Recovering Past Stories for the Future: A Synergistic Approach to Textual and Oral Heritage of Small Communities”.  While this project focuses on the little known group of Transylvanian Saxons, it includes partners from all over Europe. The project aims to rediscover local experiences and micro histories by working along-side local galleries, libraries, archives, and museums, to share them with the localities that the stories came from.Adinel breaks down how the endeavour was developed, how the several elements of the project function and how the partners are working together.  He also points out that the research is particularly interested in the local stories of good resource management, whether this is through primary education to build better human resources, or through re-use and re-purposing of physical resources for pragmatic and symbolic aims.This podcast is part of a series of interviews covering central Europe in the medieval period for MECERN and CEU Department of Historical Studies.The Restory project is funded by the European Research Executive Agency through the Research and Innovation Actions, Cluster 2 - Culture, Creativity, Inclusive Society, Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe (call HORIZON-CL2-2023-HERITAGE-01-04: Cultural heritage in transformation – facing change with confidence; Project nr. 101132781). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

In the EU's enlargement debate, attention usually centres on Brussels—legal benchmarks, progress reports and diplomatic bargaining. But in countries hoping to join the bloc, politics is often decided via informal power networks, fragile institutions and the everyday effort of navigating uncertainty. In this episode we shift from the top-down to the ground level as Jessica Hendrick speaks with Morten Bøås, research professor at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), who is leading RE-ENGAGE's comparative fieldwork across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine. Together, they take listeners behind the scenes of how the project gathers original data in places shaped by war, protest and political pressure. Methods range from training local university students to conduct trust surveys to vignette experiments that test how citizens respond to crises and competing external “relief packages” from China, the EU, Russia and Turkey. What do early findings reveal? What does “trust” really look like in a hybrid regime? How can the EU design programmes that people actually feel, rather than reforms they never see? And what should Brussels learn about democracy promotion to avoid repeating past mistakes? This is the third episode from the RE-ENGAGE podcast series The Neighbourhood, which unpacks how countries hoping to join the EU navigate political change and outside pressure, and what that means for Europe's democracy and security. The podcast series is produced by ECFR, and co-published by ECFR and NUPI. The RE-ENGAGE project is led by NUPI, and is funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101132314. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As artificial intelligence is transforming the energy sector, Europe is laying the groundwork for secure and scalable innovation. The AI-EFFECT project is establishing a European Testing and Experimentation Facility to develop, test, and validate AI applications for critical energy infrastructures. Funded by Horizon Europe, the project aims to integrate AI into critical energy infrastructures to optimize operations, reduce costs, enhance resilience, and support decarbonization efforts.     In this episode of EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman is joined by Alexandra Bach from RWTH Aachen University, Meine van der Meulen from DNV, and Gianluca Lipari from EPRI Europe to explore Work Package 2 of the AI-EFFECT – the architecture and building blocks that enable distributed nodes across multiple countries. Tune in to discover why interoperability, intellectual property protection, and collaboration are essential for accelerating AI adoption in the energy sector. Plus, learn how EPRI's global initiatives, including Open Power AI Consortium (OPAI) and AI benchmarking, are shaping the future of AI for utilities.     For more information about AI-EFFECT and AI in the power industry: AI-EFFECT: https://europe.epri.com/project/ai-effect OPAI: https://msites.epri.com/opai AI Benchmarking: https://interactive.epri.com/wattworks EPRI Europe: https://europe.epri.com/   For more information and episodes visit EPRI.com.     If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes.    Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/  Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews    EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com       

Scientists have made a nano breakthrough with a huge potential impact - one that puts printable electronics on the horizon. The scientists have solved a long-standing mystery governing the way layered materials behave, which has yielded a universal, predictive framework for the future of the 2D semiconductor industry [Friday 5th December 2025]. Imagine wearable health sensors, smart packaging, flexible displays, or disposable IoT controllers all manufactured like printed newspapers. The same technology could underpin communication circuits, sensors, and signal-processing components made entirely from solution-processed 2D materials. But until now, finding and developing the 2D materials that could enable such devices was largely trial and error. We hadn't known why some layered materials "electrochemically exfoliate" into nanosheets while others fail completely. Electrochemical exfoliation uses an electrical current to force ions into the layers of a bulk material, weakening the forces that hold them in shape, and causing the material to form thin, 2D nanosheets, if successful - some of which have myriad uses. "Because there has never been the means to predict which materials will behave like this, and produce nanosheets with the properties we need to unlock various applications, only a handful of 2D materials have ever been processed into networks of printed 2D transistors," said Dr Tian Carey, a newly appointed Royal Society-Research Ireland Research Assistant Professor from Trinity College Dublin's School of Physics and AMBER, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research. "Here, we've shown that we can unlock dozens of new 2D semiconductors. We've already fabricated state-of-the-art printed transistors with over 10 new materials, unlocking new circuits for the first time. these include printed digital-to-analogue converters and BASK communication circuits, which are capable of encoding digital messages into high-frequency signals - the fundamental building blocks of modern computing." The key seemingly lies in ensuring "in-plane stiffness" is higher than out-of-plane stiffness. This represents a measure of how resistant the material is to deformation when put under pressure from different perspectives (in-place being along the material; out-of-plane being perpendicular). The research, led by Dr Tian Carey, in collaboration with Prof. Jonathan Coleman and colleagues, now has a predictive framework pinpointing the stiffness thresholds required for successful exfoliation across many different materials. Using this, they created high-aspect-ratio nanosheet inks and built working transistors and circuits from them, including the first printed DACs and communication circuits. Dr Carey added: "It's very exciting to imagine a new wave of electronic innovations, all of which could be manufactured like printed newspapers one day in the future. In theory, this approach could yield abundant low-cost, flexible, and high-performance 2D electronics." "We now also understand from this work that each transistor's performance is limited by junctions between semiconductors rather than by defects within the semiconductors themselves, which is important in helping us direct future efforts. With this in mind, our next step will be to reduce the impact of these 'flake-to-flake' junctions to unlock the next big performance jump." Other collaborating institutions on this work include Politecnico di Milano, TU Delft, EPFL, and UCT Prague. The project received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, for example via the HYPERSONIC project awarded to Prof. Coleman, AMBER; via a Marie Sk?odowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (project MOVE); and a Royal Society-Research Ireland University Research Fellowship (project THINK). Dr Carey recently secured a prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF) to build an independent research group in Trinity. URFs, awarde...

Am Montag ist der syrische Übergangspräsident Ahmed al-Sharaa in der US-Hauptstadt Washington zu Gast. Ein bemerkenswerter Besuch, zumal Sharaa wegen seiner früheren Verbindungen zu Al-Kaida bis vor Kurzem auf einer Terrorliste der USA stand. Was bringt dieses Treffen? Weitere Themen: Die Schweiz darf wieder an insgesamt sechs Forschungsprogrammen der EU teilnehmen, darunter auch an «Horizon Europe». Hierzu haben Wirtschaftsminister Guy Parmelin und EU-Kommissarin Ekaterina Sachariewa ein Abkommen unterzeichnet. Was bedeutet das für den Forschungsstandort Schweiz? Verteidigungsminister Martin Pfister versprach bei seinem Amtsantritt, die in Schieflage geratenen Grossprojekte im VBS unter die Lupe zu nehmen und Probleme anzugehen. Am Montag hat er über den Stand der Projekte informiert - und es zeigt sich: Wirklich verbessert hat sich die Situation im VBS nicht.

En este episodio de Radio el Respeto, tenemos el honor de conversar con una de las mayores expertas en robótica de Europa, Concha Monje. ¿Han avanzado tanto los robots humanoides como nos han hecho creer ? ¿Deberían los robots pagar impuestos? ¿Deberíamos tener un debate como sociedad sobre la renta universal? Concha nos lleva en un viaje desde los fundamentos de la ingeniería hasta las fronteras filosóficas de la inteligencia artificial. SOBRE NUESTRA INVITADA: Concha Monje es Doctora en Ingeniería Industrial por la Universidad de Extremadura, con Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado, y actualmente Profesora Catedrática en la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Con más de 18 años de experiencia en el campo del control y la robótica, su investigación es de referencia internacional. Ha realizado estancias clave en centros de prestigio como el Centro Aeroespacial Alemán (DLR) y el Instituto de Biorobótica de Pisa, en Italia, especializándose en el desarrollo de "eslabones robóticos blandos". Su impacto científico es sobresaliente: ha participado en docenas de proyectos europeos, nacionales y contratos con empresas, publicando más de 120 artículos que acumulan más de 5,190 citas. Además de su labor investigadora, es Evaluadora Experta para la Comisión Europea en los programas H2020 y Horizon Europe y ha sido reconocida con algunos de los premios más importantes del sector, como el Premio Ada Byron a la Mujer Tecnóloga, el Premio Mujer y Tecnología de la Fundación Orange y el Premio a la Mejor Científica Contemporánea de QUO-CSIC. EN ESTA CONVERSACIÓN HABLAMOS DE: Los Inicios: Su crisis vocacional en segundo de carrera y por qué estuvo a punto de dejar la ingeniería. El Nacimiento de TEO: La historia real de cómo el robot humanoide TEO nació tras el "accidente catastrófico" de su predecesor. Por qué Envejecen los Robots: El gran reto del hardware y por qué la locomoción sigue siendo el mayor desafío. El Robot "Toblerone": Su fascinante trabajo en "robótica blanda" y cómo imita la biología. El Reto más Humano: Su proyecto actual para crear una órtesis cervical para pacientes de ELA. Filosofía y Ética: ¿Puede la IA "comprender" la tristeza? ¿Y qué pasa si eliminamos el sufrimiento y la frustración de nuestras vidas?. El Dilema del Coche Autónomo: ¿Quién decide a quién salvar? Su Filosofía de Vida: Las tres claves de su carrera: "Esfuerzo, Trabajo en equipo e Ilusión". Síguenos en Redes Twitter: https://twitter.com/radioelrespeto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioelrespeto/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radioelrespeto Redes Sociales del Equipo: | Pablo Fuente | https://www.instagram.com/pablofuente/ | Nacho Sevilla | https://twitter.com/nachorsevilla | Fernando Sierra | https://twitter.com/Peeweeyo1

his is the fifth episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings. In this fifth episode, how to ensure that research reaches policymaker. The guest is Gaby Umbach. Gaby is Part-time Professor at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies of the European University Institute, where she leads the Global Governance Programme's research area Knowledge, Governance, Transformations and heads the Interdisciplinary Research Cluster on Expert Knowledge and Authority in Transformative Times. She is also a non-resident Visiting Fellow at the European Parliamentary Research Service, Adjunct Professor at the Universities of Innsbruck and CIFE/LUISS Guido Carli, and Academic Advisor at the Institute for European Politics in Berlin. Her work examines the role of knowledge, evidence, and data in governance, with a focus on statistics as a tool of policymaking, evidence-informed governance, data literacy, and sustainable development. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Cologne, where she previously researched EU decision-making, governance, and policy coordination. CAPABLE is a research project funded by the Horizon Europe Programme under grant agreement No 101056891. It provides robust, resilient and actionable recommendations for the design of socially and economically acceptable climate policy measures for 2030 and beyond, examining experiences, policy design and implementation solutions to identify strategies that can enable a successful transition. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. More info on CAPABLE: https://capableclimate.eu/

China has designated cyberspace, outer space, the polar regions and the deep sea as “strategic new frontiers”. It sees competition with the US and Europe extending into these areas as well. Helena Legarda, Head of the Foreign Relations Program at MERICS, joins Johannes Heller-John to talk about what interests China has in these areas and how Europe can catch up ground it has lost over time. Helena is the author of a new MERICS Report titled "The Arctic, outer space and influence-building: China and Russia join forces to expand in new strategic frontiers". Read the report here. ----This podcast is part of the project “Dealing with a Resurgent China” (DWARC) which has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101061700.Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Governing the people and keeping society “harmonious”, stable and united is seen by the CCP leadership as a core task. The party is now systematically inserting itself into all layers and spheres of society. Johannes Heller-John talks to MERICS Experts Katja Drinhausen, Head of the Politics and Society Program, and Nis Grünberg, Lead Analyst. Together with Alexander Davey they are the authors of the report “Serving the people by controlling them: How the party is reinserting itself into daily life”. From their observations, the CCP is merging public service and control at the very local level. In their view “this is something that Xi Jinping really has put a lot of effort and resources into it since he came to power: to put the party as an organizing and structuring factor into social organization.”----This podcast is part of the project “Dealing with a Resurgent China” (DWARC) which has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101061700.Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD announced today that Ireland has officially surpassed the €1 billion mark in funding secured from the EU's Framework Programme for Research and Innovation - Horizon Europe. With a national target of €1.5bn (1.6%) of Horizon Europe's €95.5bn budget from 2021-2027, Ireland is firmly on track to meet and likely exceed the target set in Impact 2030. To date, Irish organisations have been awarded €1.02 billion, which equates to 2.09% of the €49 billion awarded so far, showing that Ireland is tracking ahead of its target. This funding to Irish Higher Education Institutions, research organisations and companies facilitates excellent and impactful research and innovation as well as important transnational collaboration with stakeholders across the European Union and beyond. Core and competitive funding provided by the Higher Education Authority and Research Ireland, respectively, are key enablers of success for Irish researchers and innovators in Horizon Europe. Irish institutions are supported by the Horizon Europe National Support Network, comprised of 32 National Contact Points and National Delegates drawn from 10 Irish research and innovation-active agencies. This network of experts assists researchers and innovators develop proposals to secure competitive awards and increase Ireland's research and innovation footprint on a European and global scale. Speaking today, Minister Lawless said: "Reaching €1 billion in Horizon Europe funding is a significant achievement for Ireland and a clear endorsement of the world-class talent within our research and innovation community. This achievement demonstrates that Ireland is not just competing but is a strong innovator on the European stage. "Irish researchers' work includes the ongoing development of a new type of bio-based artificial lung to support patients as they await transplant and a project that looked at ways to reduce underwater radiated noise to help protect the marine life so vital to our island. "Horizon Europe funding facilitates individual research excellence and also transnational collaboration with researchers and innovators across Europe and beyond. "I highlight the importance of the support of the National Support Network and encourage our research and innovation stakeholders to continue to build on their success - driving discovery, fostering innovation, and ensuring that research delivers real benefits for society, the economy, and our shared future in Europe." Enterprise Ireland, which leads the Horizon Europe National Support Network, praised the achievement as a reflection of Ireland's strategic investment in innovation and international partnerships. Jenny Melia, CEO, Enterprise Ireland, added: "Enterprise Ireland welcomes this milestone achievement, bringing Ireland's accumulated funding approvals to €1bn since the introduction of the Horizon Europe programme in 2021, and clearly reinforces the level of innovation and ingenuity emerging from our small open economy. Ireland's overall success in the Horizon Europe programme, supported by Enterprise Ireland in our National Contact Point capacity, shines a spotlight on the innovation and capability of our companies to compete on a global level, and this funding provides the critical support required to enable these innovative companies to develop and scale their businesses." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we c...

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie talks with Niclas Poitiers and Damien Levie, head of the FDI screening unit in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security. They discuss how the EU aims to reduce risks, track projects and coordinate national procedures related to non-EU investments in companies and critical infrastructure. How can the EU protect itself when investors from China, the U.S. and other countries want to make a purchase? How should countries decide which deals are important? Would a so-called 28th regime, or pan-EU legal framework, offer a way around bureaucratic backlogs? This conversation explains what is at stake as the Commission, member states and the European Parliament start talks on how to revise the rules. Relevant research: Interinstitutional talks begin on EU's revised FDI screening mechanism, News article, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission Rethinking global supply chains: insights for a changing world, Bruegel event, 18 September 2025 This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101061123.

This is the fourth episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings. In this fourth episode, we explore how focusing on workers can help achieve a climate transition and keep public opinion on board. The guest is Giulia Laganà. Giulia was a migration expert for fifteen years before broadening her focus to include labour rights and the climate transition from 2018. She has been a senior adviser to the President of the Italian Parliament and spent five years with the United Nations and seven in private philanthropy, most recently for ClimateWorks Foundation and previously with the Open Society Foundations. Giulia has experience of advocacy, policymaking, grant management and donor relations as well as communications. An Italian national, Giulia is also part-British and part-Spanish. She has been leading the International Trade Union Confederation's Just Transition & Climate department since January 2024. CAPABLE is a research project funded by the Horizon Europe Programme under grant agreement No 101056891. It provides robust, resilient and actionable recommendations for the design of socially and economically acceptable climate policy measures for 2030 and beyond, examining experiences, policy design and implementation solutions to identify strategies that can enable a successful transition. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. More info on CAPABLE: https://capableclimate.eu/

The University of Galway is leading three new projects that aim to make medical treatments safer, faster and more effective after researchers secured the support of one of Europe's most prestigious funding programmes. The awards were made by the European Commission's Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions-Doctoral Network programme (MSCA DN), as part of Horizon Europe 2020. The programme supports researchers to become future leaders while investing in the University of Galway projects to improve lives and pave the way for better, more affordable healthcare. The network also provides training to make the researchers more creative, entrepreneurial and innovative, boosting their employability in the long term. One University of Galway project has an emphasis on sustainability and a move away from animal testing for brain disease; a second is looking at cardiovascular issues, specifically around improving heart stent durability and longevity; and a third seeks to advance equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical trials. Professor Fidelma Dunne, Director of the Institute for Clinical Trials at the University of Galway, said: "These projects show how research can make a real difference in people's lives. University of Galway is proud to be leading the way in creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable healthcare solutions." Professor Ted Vaughan, Interim Director of the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation at the University of Galway, said: "These projects exemplify the mission of our new Institute - to accelerate fundamental and applied understanding of disease and enable disruptive solutions to health-based challenges. By combining cutting-edge science with collaborative training, we are not only advancing medical technologies but also shaping the next generation of research leaders. This investment from the European Commission underscores the importance of innovation that is ethical, inclusive, and focused on improving patient outcomes across society." The University of Galway projects funded by the Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions-Doctoral Network are: Dr Mihai Lomora leads the €4.2 million CerebroMachinesTrain Doctoral Network research project - Smarter Drug Delivery for Brain Diseases. Using advanced 3D brain models that mimic real brain tissue, the project will test tiny machines which are being developed to bring medicine exactly where it is needed. It avoids animal testing, making research faster, more ethical, and more accurate. Dr Lomora is a Lecturer and Principal Investigator in Bio(material) Chemistry at the University's School of Biological and Chemical Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering and a Funded Investigator at CÚRAM - the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices. This network project involves 14 partners from eight countries, including the US. Four PhD students will be supported through the project at the University of Galway. Dr William Ronan leads the €2.71 million MEDALLOY research project - Stronger, Safer Materials for Life-Saving Devices. It focuses on making materials used in minimally invasive medical devices - like stents and heart valve supports - stronger and longer lasting. Dr Ronan is a Lecturer and Principal Investigator in Biomedical Engineering at the University's College of Science and Engineering. The project includes partners from six countries - the US, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Czechia and Sweden. It will train nine PhD students, who will spend at least half of their time working directly in industry, earning hands-on skills ranging from material science to patient care. Dr Eimear Morrissey leads the €4.4 million EDICT research project - Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials. It is a research and training network led by the Health Research Board-Trials Methodology Research Network, based at the University of Galway, which seeks to include older adults, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, or those from lower-income backgrounds in clinica...

This is the third episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings. In this third episode, we dive into a fascinating survey carried out in the context of the CAPABLE project that explores how citizens across the European Union view the feasibility of climate change policies. We focus on social and contextual factors affecting behavioral change and support for specific climate policies. The guest is Keith Smith. Keith is a senior researcher at ETH Zurich. His research analyses the incentives shaping why institutions, policymakers and citizens around the world will (or will not) work towards creating environmental public goods, such as mitigating climate change, or improving air quality. Along with colleagues at the University of Groningen, Keith is a co-lead WP2 in the HEU Capable project on social acceptability and feasibility. CAPABLE is a research project funded by the Horizon Europe Programme under grant agreement No 101056891. It provides robust, resilient and actionable recommendations for the design of socially and economically acceptable climate policy measures for 2030 and beyond, examining experiences, policy design and implementation solutions to identify strategies that can enable a successful transition. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. More info on CAPABLE: https://capableclimate.eu/

Chile holds the distinction of being the first South American nation to forge diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, as well as the first in Latin America to enter into a free trade agreement with China. Despite the nearly 24-hour journey required to travel between the two countries, this considerable distance has not hindered the expanding interactions between them. The presence of various waves of the Chinese diaspora in Chile, while often overlooked, is a real aspect of the country's demographic landscape. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Maria Montt Strabucchi, an Associate Professor at the Institute of History at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile) and Vice President for International Affairs at the same University, discusses the deepening connections between Chile and China and their implications for the development of China-related studies and education within Chile. Maria Montt Strabucchi served as the alternate director of the “Millennium Nucleus Impacts of China in Latin America (ICLAC)” project, which is supported by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development. This initiative provides free online courses in Spanish aimed at enhancing understanding of China and has also developed online investment maps to illustrate China's influence in Chile. Her research interests encompass the portrayal of "China" and "Chineseness," as well as the dynamics of Chinese-Latin American relations, particularly in the context of Chile. Her 2023 publication, “Representation of China in Latin American Literature (1987-2016)” (Liverpool University Press), is available as an open-access resource. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Chile holds the distinction of being the first South American nation to forge diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, as well as the first in Latin America to enter into a free trade agreement with China. Despite the nearly 24-hour journey required to travel between the two countries, this considerable distance has not hindered the expanding interactions between them. The presence of various waves of the Chinese diaspora in Chile, while often overlooked, is a real aspect of the country's demographic landscape. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Maria Montt Strabucchi, an Associate Professor at the Institute of History at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile) and Vice President for International Affairs at the same University, discusses the deepening connections between Chile and China and their implications for the development of China-related studies and education within Chile. Maria Montt Strabucchi served as the alternate director of the “Millennium Nucleus Impacts of China in Latin America (ICLAC)” project, which is supported by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development. This initiative provides free online courses in Spanish aimed at enhancing understanding of China and has also developed online investment maps to illustrate China's influence in Chile. Her research interests encompass the portrayal of "China" and "Chineseness," as well as the dynamics of Chinese-Latin American relations, particularly in the context of Chile. Her 2023 publication, “Representation of China in Latin American Literature (1987-2016)” (Liverpool University Press), is available as an open-access resource. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Chile holds the distinction of being the first South American nation to forge diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, as well as the first in Latin America to enter into a free trade agreement with China. Despite the nearly 24-hour journey required to travel between the two countries, this considerable distance has not hindered the expanding interactions between them. The presence of various waves of the Chinese diaspora in Chile, while often overlooked, is a real aspect of the country's demographic landscape. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Maria Montt Strabucchi, an Associate Professor at the Institute of History at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile) and Vice President for International Affairs at the same University, discusses the deepening connections between Chile and China and their implications for the development of China-related studies and education within Chile. Maria Montt Strabucchi served as the alternate director of the “Millennium Nucleus Impacts of China in Latin America (ICLAC)” project, which is supported by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development. This initiative provides free online courses in Spanish aimed at enhancing understanding of China and has also developed online investment maps to illustrate China's influence in Chile. Her research interests encompass the portrayal of "China" and "Chineseness," as well as the dynamics of Chinese-Latin American relations, particularly in the context of Chile. Her 2023 publication, “Representation of China in Latin American Literature (1987-2016)” (Liverpool University Press), is available as an open-access resource. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Chile holds the distinction of being the first South American nation to forge diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, as well as the first in Latin America to enter into a free trade agreement with China. Despite the nearly 24-hour journey required to travel between the two countries, this considerable distance has not hindered the expanding interactions between them. The presence of various waves of the Chinese diaspora in Chile, while often overlooked, is a real aspect of the country's demographic landscape. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Maria Montt Strabucchi, an Associate Professor at the Institute of History at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile) and Vice President for International Affairs at the same University, discusses the deepening connections between Chile and China and their implications for the development of China-related studies and education within Chile. Maria Montt Strabucchi served as the alternate director of the “Millennium Nucleus Impacts of China in Latin America (ICLAC)” project, which is supported by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development. This initiative provides free online courses in Spanish aimed at enhancing understanding of China and has also developed online investment maps to illustrate China's influence in Chile. Her research interests encompass the portrayal of "China" and "Chineseness," as well as the dynamics of Chinese-Latin American relations, particularly in the context of Chile. Her 2023 publication, “Representation of China in Latin American Literature (1987-2016)” (Liverpool University Press), is available as an open-access resource. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Chile holds the distinction of being the first South American nation to forge diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, as well as the first in Latin America to enter into a free trade agreement with China. Despite the nearly 24-hour journey required to travel between the two countries, this considerable distance has not hindered the expanding interactions between them. The presence of various waves of the Chinese diaspora in Chile, while often overlooked, is a real aspect of the country's demographic landscape. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Maria Montt Strabucchi, an Associate Professor at the Institute of History at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile) and Vice President for International Affairs at the same University, discusses the deepening connections between Chile and China and their implications for the development of China-related studies and education within Chile. Maria Montt Strabucchi served as the alternate director of the “Millennium Nucleus Impacts of China in Latin America (ICLAC)” project, which is supported by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development. This initiative provides free online courses in Spanish aimed at enhancing understanding of China and has also developed online investment maps to illustrate China's influence in Chile. Her research interests encompass the portrayal of "China" and "Chineseness," as well as the dynamics of Chinese-Latin American relations, particularly in the context of Chile. Her 2023 publication, “Representation of China in Latin American Literature (1987-2016)” (Liverpool University Press), is available as an open-access resource. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

Chile holds the distinction of being the first South American nation to forge diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, as well as the first in Latin America to enter into a free trade agreement with China. Despite the nearly 24-hour journey required to travel between the two countries, this considerable distance has not hindered the expanding interactions between them. The presence of various waves of the Chinese diaspora in Chile, while often overlooked, is a real aspect of the country's demographic landscape. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Maria Montt Strabucchi, an Associate Professor at the Institute of History at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile) and Vice President for International Affairs at the same University, discusses the deepening connections between Chile and China and their implications for the development of China-related studies and education within Chile. Maria Montt Strabucchi served as the alternate director of the “Millennium Nucleus Impacts of China in Latin America (ICLAC)” project, which is supported by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development. This initiative provides free online courses in Spanish aimed at enhancing understanding of China and has also developed online investment maps to illustrate China's influence in Chile. Her research interests encompass the portrayal of "China" and "Chineseness," as well as the dynamics of Chinese-Latin American relations, particularly in the context of Chile. Her 2023 publication, “Representation of China in Latin American Literature (1987-2016)” (Liverpool University Press), is available as an open-access resource. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03).

How can biotech companies stay resilient and competitive when public sector funding becomes unpredictable? In this episode, host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, sits down with Adeyinka “Adey” Pierce-Watkins, MS, PMP—Director of Biodefense and Government Contracting at BDO USA—for a timely conversation on surviving and thriving in today's evolving federal funding landscape. From defense contracts to international partnerships, Adey shares practical guidance for life science leaders aiming to tap into strategic public funding opportunities. In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify and access alternative funding sources—including state, federal, and international opportunities. What biotech organizations need in place to be “government-ready” for grants, contracts, and urgent response funding. Why strategic planning, partnerships, and compliance infrastructure are essential to winning and executing federal awards. Whether you're pursuing BARDA grants, entering international consortia, or rethinking your risk exposure, this episode offers actionable insights to help biotech innovators chart a smarter path forward. Links: Connect with Adey Pierce, MS, PMP, and check out BDO USA. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Learn more about the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas, TEDCO, and the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Learn more about Flagship Pioneering, Andreessen Horowitz, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche. Learn more about HERA, Horizon Europe, AMED, and A*STAR. Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

My village, my kampung. The term kampung is a Malay word, referring to a "village hamlet" or "urban informal settlement." As rapid urbanization takes place both regionally and globally, the designation of kampung accrued a negative connotation associated with impoverishment and obsolescence. However, commencing in the mid-2010s, a countermovement aimed at the revitalization of kampung emerged in Indonesia, involving locals, activists, and scholars. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Prof. Julie Yu-Wen Chen from the University of Helsinki talks to Prof. Melani Budianta from the Cultural Commission of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences about the practice of cultural studies within the Asian context, with a specific emphasis on her native Indonesia, where her dual role as an academic and activist in Kampung “commoning” has constituted a significant odyssey in the construction of knowledge. The term “commoning” refers to a collective reservoir of resources intended for community sharing in the kampung context. Professor Budianta has shared her experiences in her works titled Smart Kampung: Doing Cultural Studies in the Global South and Lumbung Commoning: Reflections on Kampung Network Research/Activism. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

My village, my kampung. The term kampung is a Malay word, referring to a "village hamlet" or "urban informal settlement." As rapid urbanization takes place both regionally and globally, the designation of kampung accrued a negative connotation associated with impoverishment and obsolescence. However, commencing in the mid-2010s, a countermovement aimed at the revitalization of kampung emerged in Indonesia, involving locals, activists, and scholars. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Prof. Julie Yu-Wen Chen from the University of Helsinki talks to Prof. Melani Budianta from the Cultural Commission of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences about the practice of cultural studies within the Asian context, with a specific emphasis on her native Indonesia, where her dual role as an academic and activist in Kampung “commoning” has constituted a significant odyssey in the construction of knowledge. The term “commoning” refers to a collective reservoir of resources intended for community sharing in the kampung context. Professor Budianta has shared her experiences in her works titled Smart Kampung: Doing Cultural Studies in the Global South and Lumbung Commoning: Reflections on Kampung Network Research/Activism. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

My village, my kampung. The term kampung is a Malay word, referring to a "village hamlet" or "urban informal settlement." As rapid urbanization takes place both regionally and globally, the designation of kampung accrued a negative connotation associated with impoverishment and obsolescence. However, commencing in the mid-2010s, a countermovement aimed at the revitalization of kampung emerged in Indonesia, involving locals, activists, and scholars. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Prof. Julie Yu-Wen Chen from the University of Helsinki talks to Prof. Melani Budianta from the Cultural Commission of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences about the practice of cultural studies within the Asian context, with a specific emphasis on her native Indonesia, where her dual role as an academic and activist in Kampung “commoning” has constituted a significant odyssey in the construction of knowledge. The term “commoning” refers to a collective reservoir of resources intended for community sharing in the kampung context. Professor Budianta has shared her experiences in her works titled Smart Kampung: Doing Cultural Studies in the Global South and Lumbung Commoning: Reflections on Kampung Network Research/Activism. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

My village, my kampung. The term kampung is a Malay word, referring to a "village hamlet" or "urban informal settlement." As rapid urbanization takes place both regionally and globally, the designation of kampung accrued a negative connotation associated with impoverishment and obsolescence. However, commencing in the mid-2010s, a countermovement aimed at the revitalization of kampung emerged in Indonesia, involving locals, activists, and scholars. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Prof. Julie Yu-Wen Chen from the University of Helsinki talks to Prof. Melani Budianta from the Cultural Commission of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences about the practice of cultural studies within the Asian context, with a specific emphasis on her native Indonesia, where her dual role as an academic and activist in Kampung “commoning” has constituted a significant odyssey in the construction of knowledge. The term “commoning” refers to a collective reservoir of resources intended for community sharing in the kampung context. Professor Budianta has shared her experiences in her works titled Smart Kampung: Doing Cultural Studies in the Global South and Lumbung Commoning: Reflections on Kampung Network Research/Activism. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03).

Two Enterprise Ireland-backed companies have won funding approvals of up to €18.75m in the latest competition under Horizon Europe's European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Programme. The two successful companies are CroíValve and Lios. Enterprise Ireland leads the National Support Network for Horizon Europe which helps entrepreneurs to compete and win funding in EIC competitions. To date, 28 Irish companies have secured approvals totalling €175.5m under the EIC Accelerator Programme since the beginning of Horizon Europe in 2021. Trinity College Dublin spin-out company CroíValve is a clinical-stage medical device company focused on developing a minimally invasive device for the treatment of a severe cardiac disease called tricuspid regurgitation. CroíValve's DUO Tricuspid Coaptation Valve system will enable a non-surgical solution for the condition as currently less than one percent of elderly patients receive surgical treatment due to the risks involved in this population. CroíValve previously received funding under the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund which is administered by Enterprise Ireland and supports research collaboration to drive disruptive technology development. Lios, a pioneer in acoustic advanced materials technology, is a Dublin company with strong Sligo roots. SoundBounce is an advanced acoustic material developed by Lios that works better than traditional sound dampening materials. Transport, home appliances, power generation, and construction are among the major industries seeking to reduce noise levels. Part of the EU's Horizon Europe 2021-2027 Research and Innovation Programme, the EIC Accelerator Programme provides transformational funding to high-potential, high-risk start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs. Approvals include grant funding of up to €2.5 million combined with an equity investment ranging from €0.5 to €10 million in a blended finance offer. 959 applications were submitted to this latest competition with 150 companies subsequently selected for interview resulting in a total of 40 funding awards to 16 countries. The 40 companies were allocated funding of up to €229m in a combination of grants and equity investments. Almost one third of the selected companies were led by a woman in a key leadership role such as CEO, CTO or CSO. Minister of State for Trade Promotion, AI and Digital Transformation Niamh Smyth TD said: "Today's announcement is testament to the research and innovation capability of Irish companies and the vibrancy of the start-up and commercialisation eco-system. Collaboration between Higher Education, state agencies, investors, and business creates a pathway to success, and the government, through Enterprise Ireland, is committed to helping enterprises like Lios and CroíValve to realise their commercial potential. This announcement provides significant funding to support these companies to bring their innovations to the global market, and I wish both every success for the future." Jenny Melia, CEO Designate, Enterprise Ireland, said: "I'd like to congratulate Lios and CroíValve on their successful applications to the highly competitive EIC Accelerator programme. Both companies, working with the EIC, will be able to enhance their entrepreneurial capability and get the critical support required at this juncture in their development and scaling journey. It is particularly welcome to see that both projects have a female-inclusive leadership team which supports Enterprise Ireland's strategic ambition to increase the participation of women in entrepreneurship and business leadership." Lucy O'Keeffe, Co-Founder & CEO, CroíValve said: "Securing European Innovation Council (EIC) funding is very impactful in supporting full alignment of our novel technology with this complex patient population, along with expansion of clinical validation of our DUO System. There is a real unmet clinical need to provide a scalable treatment option for the heterogeneous patient population with tricuspi...

In the latest episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Professor Julie Yu-Wen Chen of the University of Helsinki speaks with Mr. Mohamed Ariff Bin Mohamed Ali, Chargé d'Affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Their discussion centered on Malaysia's Foreign Policy, Malaysia's current ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, and the country's engagement with Nordic nations moving forward. Mr. Ariff Ali, who is part of Malaysia's diplomatic missions in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia for the past four years, emphasises the importance of enhancing people-to-people relations as a foundation for stronger governmental and societal ties. He also highlights the potential role of the Malaysian diaspora in promoting awareness of Malaysia in the Nordic region. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). In the picture: Mr. Ariff Ali and Julie Yu-Wen Chen at the Malaysian embassy in Finland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the latest episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Professor Julie Yu-Wen Chen of the University of Helsinki speaks with Mr. Mohamed Ariff Bin Mohamed Ali, Chargé d'Affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Their discussion centered on Malaysia's Foreign Policy, Malaysia's current ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, and the country's engagement with Nordic nations moving forward. Mr. Ariff Ali, who is part of Malaysia's diplomatic missions in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia for the past four years, emphasises the importance of enhancing people-to-people relations as a foundation for stronger governmental and societal ties. He also highlights the potential role of the Malaysian diaspora in promoting awareness of Malaysia in the Nordic region. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). In the picture: Mr. Ariff Ali and Julie Yu-Wen Chen at the Malaysian embassy in Finland Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

In the latest episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Professor Julie Yu-Wen Chen of the University of Helsinki speaks with Mr. Mohamed Ariff Bin Mohamed Ali, Chargé d'Affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Their discussion centered on Malaysia's Foreign Policy, Malaysia's current ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, and the country's engagement with Nordic nations moving forward. Mr. Ariff Ali, who is part of Malaysia's diplomatic missions in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia for the past four years, emphasises the importance of enhancing people-to-people relations as a foundation for stronger governmental and societal ties. He also highlights the potential role of the Malaysian diaspora in promoting awareness of Malaysia in the Nordic region. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). In the picture: Mr. Ariff Ali and Julie Yu-Wen Chen at the Malaysian embassy in Finland

This is the second episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings. In this second episode we host Jeroen van den Bergh, full professor of environmental and climate economics at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. This episode with Jeroen will be focused on the need for clear guidelines for climate policy that all climate and policy scientists should agree about. The climate policy expert Jeroen will tell us about how to provide these clear guidelines through the 10 Commandments for climate policy design. CAPABLE is a research project funded by the Horizon Europe Programme under grant agreement No 101056891. It provides robust, resilient and actionable recommendations for the design of socially and economically acceptable climate policy measures for 2030 and beyond, examining experiences, policy design and implementation solutions to identify strategies that can enable a successful transition. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Listen to the other podcasts here: https://soundcloud.com/fsregulation-energy-and-climate/sets/capable-podcast More info on CAPABLE: https://capableclimate.eu/

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is widening its influence over private companies. Since Xi Jinping took office as party and state leader, the CCP has increased its control over the private economy by guiding capital, controlling shares and engaging in corporate governance. In this episode, Kasper Ingeman Beck, Postdoc at the Copenhagen Business School, and Nis Grünberg, Lead Analyst at MERICS, join Johannes Heller-John to discuss the role of the CCP in the private sector and what it means for decision makers in Europe.----This podcast is part of the project “Dealing with a Resurgent China” (DWARC) which has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101061700.Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

The AI EFFECT project aims to establish a European Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for the energy sector to develop, test, and validate AI applications. Funded by  Horizon Europe, the project addresses the integration of AI into critical energy infrastructures to optimize operations, reduce costs, enhance resilience, and support decarbonization efforts.   This episode of the EPRI Current examines AI's role in improving efficiency, smart grids, generation, distribution, and customer tools as well as some challenges emerging from use cases such as the need for mathematical guarantees to trust AI.   For more information about AI EFFECT and AI in the power industry: AI EFFECT: AI-EFFECT | acquiacmsminimaltemplate OPEN POWER AI: Open Power AI Consortium | EPRI Micro Sites   Host:  Samantha Gilman   Guests:              Gianluca Lipari, Technical Leader - European Projects Coordinator, EPRI Massimo Bolognessi, Senior Electrical Design Engineer, ENEL Grids Johanna Vorwerk,  Assistant Professor, Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark   If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes.    Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/  Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews    EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com       

This is a special episode that features a conversation between Sonia Bussu and Hans Asenbaum on democracy, capitalism, climate and the practices and prospects of participatory, deliberative and more-than-human democracy to transform their relationship. Can we rethink democracy beyond the liberal-democratic institutions that were created as part of the bargain for fossil-fuel-driven, Western-centric economic growth? What does and could democratic participation look like? What does it mean to include the non-human in our understanding of democracy? Sonia Bussu is Associate Professor in Public Policy at the University of Birmingham. She researches participatory democracy and in her work she uses participatory and creative methods for research and public engagement. She has led on projects on youth participation to influence mental health policy, youth employment policies, as well as coproduction of research on health and social care integration, and leadership styles within collaborative governance. She is scientific coordinator of a Horizon Europe project on participatory policymaking, INSPIRE. She is co-editor of Reclaiming Participatory Governance: Social Movements and the Reinvention of Democratic Innovation. Routledge. Hans Asenbaum is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. His research interests include radical democracy, queer and gender studies, digital politics, and participatory research methods. In 2022 he received the ECPR Rising Star Award. Hans is the author of The Politics of Becoming: Anonymity and Democracy in the Digital Age (Oxford University Press, 2023) and co-editor of Research Methods in Deliberative Democracy (with Ercan, Curato and Mendonça, Oxford University Press, 2022). His work has been published in the American Political Science Review, New Media & Society, Politics & Gender, and the International Journal of Qualitative Methods. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

This is a special episode that features a conversation between Sonia Bussu and Hans Asenbaum on democracy, capitalism, climate and the practices and prospects of participatory, deliberative and more-than-human democracy to transform their relationship. Can we rethink democracy beyond the liberal-democratic institutions that were created as part of the bargain for fossil-fuel-driven, Western-centric economic growth? What does and could democratic participation look like? What does it mean to include the non-human in our understanding of democracy? Sonia Bussu is Associate Professor in Public Policy at the University of Birmingham. She researches participatory democracy and in her work she uses participatory and creative methods for research and public engagement. She has led on projects on youth participation to influence mental health policy, youth employment policies, as well as coproduction of research on health and social care integration, and leadership styles within collaborative governance. She is scientific coordinator of a Horizon Europe project on participatory policymaking, INSPIRE. She is co-editor of Reclaiming Participatory Governance: Social Movements and the Reinvention of Democratic Innovation. Routledge. Hans Asenbaum is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. His research interests include radical democracy, queer and gender studies, digital politics, and participatory research methods. In 2022 he received the ECPR Rising Star Award. Hans is the author of The Politics of Becoming: Anonymity and Democracy in the Digital Age (Oxford University Press, 2023) and co-editor of Research Methods in Deliberative Democracy (with Ercan, Curato and Mendonça, Oxford University Press, 2022). His work has been published in the American Political Science Review, New Media & Society, Politics & Gender, and the International Journal of Qualitative Methods. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This is a special episode that features a conversation between Sonia Bussu and Hans Asenbaum on democracy, capitalism, climate and the practices and prospects of participatory, deliberative and more-than-human democracy to transform their relationship. Can we rethink democracy beyond the liberal-democratic institutions that were created as part of the bargain for fossil-fuel-driven, Western-centric economic growth? What does and could democratic participation look like? What does it mean to include the non-human in our understanding of democracy? Sonia Bussu is Associate Professor in Public Policy at the University of Birmingham. She researches participatory democracy and in her work she uses participatory and creative methods for research and public engagement. She has led on projects on youth participation to influence mental health policy, youth employment policies, as well as coproduction of research on health and social care integration, and leadership styles within collaborative governance. She is scientific coordinator of a Horizon Europe project on participatory policymaking, INSPIRE. She is co-editor of Reclaiming Participatory Governance: Social Movements and the Reinvention of Democratic Innovation. Routledge. Hans Asenbaum is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. His research interests include radical democracy, queer and gender studies, digital politics, and participatory research methods. In 2022 he received the ECPR Rising Star Award. Hans is the author of The Politics of Becoming: Anonymity and Democracy in the Digital Age (Oxford University Press, 2023) and co-editor of Research Methods in Deliberative Democracy (with Ercan, Curato and Mendonça, Oxford University Press, 2022). His work has been published in the American Political Science Review, New Media & Society, Politics & Gender, and the International Journal of Qualitative Methods. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

How do we to study Myanmar when access to the country is so difficulty? In this episode, Kristina Kironska and Monika Verma from the Myanmar Studies Center at Palacký University Olomouc in the Czech Republic share their insights. Kristina Kironska is a socially engaged interdisciplinary academic with experience in election observation, research, and advocacy. She is the Co-Director at the think tank Central Europe Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) and Assistant Professor at Palacky University Olomouc in the Czech Republic. In the past, she lived in Myanmar where she conducted her doctoral research and worked for a local NGO. She is also an active member of the European Myanmar Solidarity Network, and currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Amnesty International Slovakia. Monika Verma's research focuses on critical issues surrounding refugees and forced migration, with a particular emphasis on the plight of Rohingya refugees. Monika's work seeks to illuminate the complex realities faced by displaced populations, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of their struggles. Through her academic efforts, she promotes empathy and advocates for meaningful change for marginalized communities. Currently, her research examines the securitization of migration in South Asia and its implications for Rohingya refugees. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland) and visiting professor at the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia at Mahidol University (Thailand). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How do we to study Myanmar when access to the country is so difficulty? In this episode, Kristina Kironska and Monika Verma from the Myanmar Studies Center at Palacký University Olomouc in the Czech Republic share their insights. Kristina Kironska is a socially engaged interdisciplinary academic with experience in election observation, research, and advocacy. She is the Co-Director at the think tank Central Europe Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) and Assistant Professor at Palacky University Olomouc in the Czech Republic. In the past, she lived in Myanmar where she conducted her doctoral research and worked for a local NGO. She is also an active member of the European Myanmar Solidarity Network, and currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Amnesty International Slovakia. Monika Verma's research focuses on critical issues surrounding refugees and forced migration, with a particular emphasis on the plight of Rohingya refugees. Monika's work seeks to illuminate the complex realities faced by displaced populations, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of their struggles. Through her academic efforts, she promotes empathy and advocates for meaningful change for marginalized communities. Currently, her research examines the securitization of migration in South Asia and its implications for Rohingya refugees. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland) and visiting professor at the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia at Mahidol University (Thailand). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

A long-overdue check-in conversation with Tom Hengl, director at OpenGeoHub, one of the leading scientists in earth observation and remote sensing—one of the most cited in his field, belonging to the top 0.1% (based on Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers). We discuss the significant changes in the world of remote sensing, satellites, and the hype surrounding AI, machine learning, and large language models over the past three years. While the hype has brought some interesting advancements, it also distracts people from the real work that needs to be done.We delve into the AI4SoilHealth European project we are part of, discussing how we can already monitor and observe most places on Earth from the sky at a resolution of 30 by 30 meters. Importantly, we can now look back nearly 25 years for almost all locations in Europe and analyse changes on a field-by-field basis. While we might not know the individual farmers, we can identify their fields, and we can train models to make predictions and provide actionable, relevant advice.We explore the idea of celebrating farmers and land stewards who have successfully regenerated their plots of land over the past decades. But how do we shift a culture that celebrates sports over regenerative farming? Finally, we touch on the challenges holding back some of this work, including the need for reliable and affordable in situ in-field soil health analysis.More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/tom-hengl.This podcast is part of the AI 4 Soil Health project which aims to help farmers and policy makers by providing new tools powered by AI to monitor and predict soil health across Europe. For more information visit ai4soilhealth.eu.Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.This work has received funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government's Horizon Europe funding guarantee [grant numbers 10053484, 1005216, 1006329].This work has received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).==========================In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.==========================