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Uploaded On: 20/11/2023

Gender-mainstreaming forms a crucial pillar of the EU’s approach to R&I (research and innovation). Hence, ensuring that opportunities for participation, advancement and decision-making in R&I are structured towards removing institutional barriers and facilitating an inclusive Maltese ecosystem will be vital in our research landscape’s evolution. The Malta Council for Science and Technology is fully committed to this endeavour and is participating in EU level discussions and EU-wide ...

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Uploaded On: 17/11/2023

The highly anticipated First Advanced School, a cornerstone event of the PROMISE project, kicked off on 6th November 2023, with great enthusiasm and promising prospects. This week-long event, running till 10th November has brought together experts and scholars from 21 different countries across the world to explore cutting-edge advancements in renewable energy and innovation. The inaugural day of the school was graced by the esteemed presence of Hon. Keith Azzopardi Tanti, Parliamentary ...

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Uploaded On: 17/11/2023

International collaboration and cooperation in Research and Innovation (R&I) represent pivotal catalysts for enhancing the capacity of Malta's R&I ecosystem. The emphasis on cooperation facilitates the exchange of resources, ideas, capacities and expertise across international borders fostering a more diverse and inclusive scientific community, which opens new avenues for innovation and tackling global and shared challenges. The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) has been a ...

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Uploaded On: 14/11/2023

Two weeks ago, representatives of the Maltese company AquaBioTech Group had the opportunity to visit several leading Chinese research-performing organisations actively engaged in the ongoing SINO-MALTA Fund. AquaBioTech Group team had the opportunity to meet in person with the research teams that they have been working with for the past three years, as well as developing new relationships and partnerships. On Monday 23rd October, the AquaBioTech Group team arrived in Beijing to visit the China ...

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Uploaded On: 13/11/2023

In a significant stride to foster innovation and collaboration, as well as, promote the implementation of Open Science practices and principles at the University of Malta (UM), the UM Library is pleased to announce the launch of a data repository, drUM. Unveiled this October, drUM is a state-of-the-art data repository, providing a robust platform for UM researchers to deposit their research data. drUM represents a significant advancement in the field of Open Research Data and Research Data ...

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Uploaded On: 13/11/2023

With this online World Food Safety Almanac, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) hopes to reach many people and to give them insight into the world of global food and feed safety. The Almanac outlines different countries' administrative frameworks in the area of food and feed safety. It also describes the public institutions that carry responsibility within these administrative frameworks. The BfR hopes that the Almanac will serve as a useful tool, informing readers about ...

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Uploaded On: 03/11/2023

In September 2015, representatives of 193 nations met in New York City to tackle the globe’s biggest problems. They broke these down into 169 targets under 17 broad goals, such as ending hunger and poverty, cleaning up the environment and providing health care for all — and made the ambitious pledge to achieve these goals by 2030. We’re now halfway towards that mark: how close is the world to reaching the targets? Test your knowledge of these crucial issues by taking this quiz accessabile ...

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Uploaded On: 03/11/2023

On 23 November 2023, the Commission will open two calls for proposals to accelerate the deployment of innovative technologies in Europe. Together, the calls will make up to €4.8 billion available for industry and clean tech players in Europe. Together, the calls will make up to €4.8 billion available for industry and clean tech players in Europe to support the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Net-Zero Industry Act Innovation Fund 2023 Call IF23 Call will...

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Uploaded On: 01/11/2023

The General Assembly of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership on 19 October approved four slightly amended Intervention Areas that will guide the partnership’s calls and activities in 2024. These areas point to needs for R&I activities and investments that, each in their own way, support the necessary transition into a green and digital ocean economy.  The four Intervention areas in 2024 are: Digital Twins of the Ocean, Blue Economy Sectors, Managing Sea Uses, and Blue ...

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Uploaded On: 01/11/2023

One innovative project conducted by researchers at the University of Malta, leading the charge in securing the wine supply chain, is VinoVeritas. The prototype aims to mitigate wine fraud, increase transparency, and provide wine lovers with authentic products they can trust. While VinoVeritas aims to pioneer change in Malta, its principles and methods can inspire similar endeavours worldwide, setting a gold standard for wine authentication. As Mr Gowher Parry, one of the researchers ...

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