Madrid’s Royal Botanic Gardens: An institution for learning
Julia Gil Hernández, Head of Protocol- Royal Botanic Garden, (CSIC), shares how the Royal Botanic Gardens in Madrid are a key centre for research
Advancing genomic epidemiology at FIMM
Director, Jaakko Kaprio shares the work that is being conducted to progress genomic epidemiology research and develop personalised medicine
Denmark is highly successful at securing EU research funding
Compared to other EU member states, Denmark shows great success when it comes to gaining grants from the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
Promoting science and higher education in Portugal
Open Access Government highlights how science and higher education in Portugal are helping to turn the country into a knowledge hub for future generations
Visualising the human genome like beads on a string
The human genome is composed of over 3 billion letters, here Dr Yuval Ebenstein, Principal Investigator, Tel Aviv University sheds light on it.
Transforming regenerative medicine into an opportunity for patients
Antonino Tramonte, Managing Director, Swiss Institute for Regenerative Medicine outlines how regenerative medicine can help patients.
Understanding ageing, immunity and metabolism research
Ageing and age-related morbidity are unavoidable, but research to understand and alleviate age-related health issues is the need of the hour to ascertain healthy-ageing. Dr. Nirmal Robinson, Principal Investigator at the CECAD Research Centre discusses.
UK space contracts under threat due to Brexit
Leaving the EU could put UK space contracts under threat as the European Commission is seeking the ability to cancel existing contracts
How can 3D cities assist with urban management and sustainability?
Sylvie Daniel, Université Laval outlines how 3D city modelling and augmented reality can assist with urban management and sustainability.
An ambitious strategy for German research
In March, a new hi-tech strategy for German research was adopted. Open Access Government discusses the report and how it will aid innovation in the country
The role of metals in the sustainable production of chemicals
Martin Warren, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Kent and co-director of the Metals in Biology Network describes how a recent meeting of academic and industrial scientists helped to cross-fertilise research on the role of metals in the sustainable production of chemicals and the removal of pollutants.
The antibiotic apocalypse – can heterocyclic chemistry help?
Prof Colin J Suckling, University of Strathclyde's Department of Pure & Applied Chemistry, discusses heterocyclic chemistry.
The Danish space sector: A strategy for the future
Peter Mandix Sehestedt, Senior Consultant, Ministry for Higher Education and Science shares why the Danish space sector is important for the economy
Financing cancer research in Italy
AIRC is involved in financing cancer research in Italy, helping researchers produce quality projects. Professor Federico Caligaris Cappio explains
Accreditation provides certainty in uncertain times
Malcolm Hynd, External Affairs Manager, UKAS, considers how accreditation will assume greater significance for trade after the UK withdraws from the EU
The benefits of personalised medicine in bone regeneration
Dr. Franz E. Weber, University Zurich's Center of Dental Medicine discusses how personalised medicine can be used in bone regeneration.
Horizon 2020: What full association means for Swiss research
Philipp Langer, head of the EU Framework Programmes section, SERI, highlights Switzerland’s participation in Horizon 2020 now it has full association
Space Strategy pushes the boundaries of knowledge in Europe
Maroš Šefčovič, European Commission VP in charge of the Energy Union, outlines the EU Space Strategy and how the sector makes lives better, safer...
Women in STEM: Overcoming gender inequality in Switzerland
Elena Makarova, University of Vienna, on the obstacles women have to overcome to work in STEM, and how teachers can support their gender career choice.
Irish Micro Mouldings: Breaking the mould for success
Irish Micro Mouldings are specialists in injection moulding, who have become key players in the Irish plastics industry
Located just 20 minutes away from Galway...
