ESF Global News

Research is a key area for job growth

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:32:00 +0200

Last week, the Irish EU presidency hosted a conference on researcher careers and mobility to come up with practical solutions to help meet the European Commission’s clear target of an extra million researchers in Europe by 2020.

Spanish funding situation now resolved

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:07:00 +0200

We are pleased to announce that following constructive discussions with the Spanish Member Organisations of ESF, a solution has been found to resolve the funding situation that had caused delays for several ESF activities.

European Science Foundation and European Molecular Biology Organization launch Call for Conference Proposals

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:47:00 +0200

The European Science Foundation (ESF) and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) have launched a Call for Proposals, inviting researchers to submit proposals for high-level research conferences to be included within their conference programme.

The role of humanities and social sciences in Horizon 2020

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:02:00 +0200

Horizon2020 projects talks to Dr. Nina Kancewicz-Hoffman, senior science officer in humanities and social sciences at the ESF, on the role the sector will play in Horizon 2020.

From horizon to wider horizon

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:06:00 +0200

In this interview with Horizon2020 projects, Dr Jean-Claude Worms, of the European Space Sciences Committee, part of the European Science Foundation, outlines the key role Horizon 2020 can play in Europe’s future space research programme.

Social Scientists call for better prevention of youth violence

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:18:00 +0200

A new ESF position paper says more research is needed for effective prevention of bullying and violence.

Marine Board calls for investment in Arctic marine research

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:10:00 +0200

The European Marine Board has produced a Science Commentary 'Getting ready for an Ice-free Arctic' calling for urgent European investment in Arctic marine research.

Update on Spanish funding issue

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:58:00 +0200

ESF is currently in constructive discussions with Spanish Member Organisations which had not yet completely fulfilled their financial commitments. In the expectation that the issue will soon be resolved, ESF is now allowing activities to take place until the end of August that are organised by, or...

Research Networking Programme PALATIUM - Court Residences as Places of Exchange in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe (1400-1700), organises a Summer School entitled ""Court Residences as Places of Exchange in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe".

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:39:00 +0100

It will take place in Madrid, with field trips to various castles and residences in central Spain the 4-14 July 2013.

Research Networking Programme EURO-XPRAG organises a Master Class on the topic of Pragmatics and Language Processing. The event will be hosted at University College London by the Department of Linguistics.

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:18:00 +0100

Participation is open to all interested researchers. Given limited space, however, participants are requested to reserve a place sending an email to info@euro-xprag.org with ‘Participate London Master Class’ in the subject line and with details (your name, affiliation and your interests) in the...