Scientists, journalists, politicians and the people – how to square the circle?
In a post-truth, expert-dismissing era, how can we ensure government policies are derived from evidence based information? The European Science-Media Hub was set up by the European Parliament for this very reason, to help with science communication…
The women of fundamental physics
This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still noticeably underrepresented. She reflects on how far women have come in Theoretical Physics and what…
This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still noticeably underrepresented. She…
This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still…
This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still noticeably…
This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of…
Attracting ERC grants – spotlight on Charles University Prague
How can universities attract more ERC grants? Zdeněk Strakoš at Charles University, Prague lets us in on their methods. Starting in 2008, he worked as an ERC Advanced Grant evaluator. Educated both in maths and computer science, he is currently a…
Scientists of the Seven Seas
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC funded scientists devote a lot of energy and resources to investigate the seas around the world - this…
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC funded scientists devote a lot of…
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC…
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC funded scientists devote a…
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to…
From the USA to the Nordic countries
What road would bring an American researcher to Europe and keep her there? Juleen R. Zierath, Professor of Physiology at the Karolinska Institutet tells us her story, and that of her research to prevent diabetes.
Understanding thinness to fight off obesity
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and therefore at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and therefore at a higher risk of…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and therefore at a higher risk…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650…
ERC offers opportunities to Australian researchers
The European Union and Australia have concluded a new agreement that enables first-class talent from Australia to join research teams funded by the European Research Council (ERC) across Europe. The joint initiative with the Australian Research…
The European Union and Australia have concluded a new agreement that enables first-class talent from Australia to join research teams funded by the European Research Council (ERC)…
The European Union and Australia have concluded a new agreement that enables first-class talent from Australia to join research teams funded by the…
The European Union and Australia have concluded a new agreement that enables first-class talent from Australia to join research teams funded by the European Research Council …
The European Union and Australia have concluded a new agreement that enables first-class talent from Australia to join…
Applications for ERC Consolidator Grants 2019: Facts and figures
The call for ERC Consolidator Grants 2019 closed for applications on 7 February 2019. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals: The ERC received 2,452 proposals for Consolidator Grants, an increase of 2.6% compared to the 2018 call…
The call for ERC Consolidator Grants 2019 closed for applications on 7 February 2019. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals: The ERC received 2,452 proposals for…
The call for ERC Consolidator Grants 2019 closed for applications on 7 February 2019. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals: The…
The call for ERC Consolidator Grants 2019 closed for applications on 7 February 2019. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals: The ERC received 2,452…
The call for ERC Consolidator Grants 2019 closed for applications on 7 February 2019. These are the preliminary data on the…
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Spotting the killjoy cell
A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of different sizes and shapes. In such a densely populated environment, the chances of detecting a single tumour cell circulating in…
A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of different sizes and shapes. In such a densely populated environment…
A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of different sizes and shapes. In…
A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of different sizes and shapes. In such a densely populated…
A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of…
