Uploaded On: 06/12/2024

Plastic plays a crucial role in our daily lives; however, it also poses significant global environmental and economic concerns. As plastics enter the ocean, they break down into smaller particles—microplastics and nanoplastics—due to factors such as UV rays, wind, and other environmental influences. These particles are ubiquitous, threatening marine ecosystems and human health. In response to this growing issue, JPI Oceans launched a transnational joint call in 2014 titled "Ecological ...

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Uploaded On: 05/12/2024

Malta has secured its first-ever Horizon Europe European Research Council (ERC) Grant, awarded to Dr. Huw Groucutt, a lecturer in Mediterranean prehistory at the Department of Classics and Archaeology within the Faculty of Arts, at the University of Malta. With nearly €2 million in funding under the prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant scheme, the TerraForm project will embark on a groundbreaking study into the origins, evolution, and impacts of agricultural terracing in Malta. Terracing, a...

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Uploaded On: 28/11/2024

The EU’s Regional Flagship Projects Call (EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP), focuses on fostering Smart Specialization and Innovation in the sustainable blue economy (Topic 1). The 3Sea4All Project proposal aims to foster regional cooperation across three European maritime basins—the Atlantic, West Mediterranean, and Black Sea—by uniting key stakeholders from the quadruple and quintuple helix (research, industry, public institutions, civil society, and active citizens). Key Objectives of the ...

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Uploaded On: 26/11/2024

The Youth4Ocean Forum is inviting young leaders to apply to become EU Young Ocean Advocates and help champion Blue Citizenship at the UN Ocean Conference 2025! Selected advocates will support collective efforts to bring the concept of Blue Citizenship—linking ocean literacy with active participation in democracy—to a global stage. Applications are open until November 30, 2024. What is Blue Citizenship? Blue Citizenship connects the idea of ocean literacy with civic responsibility, ...

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Uploaded On: 18/11/2024

Carmen Frendo, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Business, Management & Commerce, MCAST   was invited to showcase the UNIMED project at the MED-WET final project event on 28 October 2024. The event was aimed at the exploration of sustainable water management solutions for farming communities in the Mediterranean region. MED-WET is an initiative which aims at providing efficient low-cost and nature-based technologies and practices to improve the irrigation efficiency of small ...

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Uploaded On: 07/11/2024

The demand for sustainable practices in the food and pharmaceutical industries has led to innovative research projects transforming waste into valuable products. One such byproduct, olive pomace, offers significant environmental challenges. Through advanced scientific processes, researchers have found ways to extract valuable bioactive compounds and nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) from olive pomace, transforming waste into ingredients with wide-ranging applications. Introduction to Olive Pomace ...

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Uploaded On: 21/10/2024

The results from the Open Consultation on the priorities of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for the European Partnership for BrainHealth are in! Between July 17 and August 21, more than 550 respondents contributed to the development of a comprehensive roadmap aimed at promoting and preserving brain health while reducing the burden for people living with brain disorders across Europe.Key research priorities and innovation areas of the SRIA include: 1. Promoting Brain Health ...

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Uploaded On: 21/10/2024

The PRIMA Programme, an EU partnership under Horizon Europe, has launched an online survey to gather input from stakeholders across the Mediterranean to help define new Research and Innovation (R&I) priorities for a potential Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) under the renewed PRIMA Partnership. This input will shape PRIMA’s future R&I agenda and contribute to the region’s sustainable development efforts. Stakeholders from academia, NGOs, the ...

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Uploaded On: 21/10/2024

The 8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR 8) is now available online, published alongside an interactive Summary detailing key aspects of the report for policymakers, members of the blue economy and the general public. This year’s report reveals — among many findings — an ocean facing record-breaking extreme events, including deep and intense marine heatwaves, unexpected phytoplankton blooms, as well as increased ocean warming. ...

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Uploaded On: 18/10/2024

The National Research Council of Italy (CNR) is offering researchers a unique opportunity to access ship time aboard their cutting-edge research vessel, the R/V Gaia Blu. Designed for a broad range of marine studies, from oceanographic surveys to environmental monitoring, this vessel offers an ideal platform to carry out innovative projects that contribute to the understanding of the marine environment in the Mediterranean region. This opportunity goes beyond offering ship time; researchers can ...

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