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Tools for Assessment and Planning of Aquaculture Sustainability (TAPAS)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 29, 2020,

Aquaculture is one of five sectors in the EU's Blue Growth Strategy, aimed at harnessing untapped potential for food production and jobs whilst focusing on environmental sustainability. TAPAS addresses this challenge by supporting member states to establish a coherent and efficient regulatory framework aimed at sustainable growth. TAPAS will use a requirements analysis to evaluate existing regulat...
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Advanced Networked Agents for Security and Trust Assessment in CPS/IOT Architectures (ANASTACIA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

The main objective of the ANASTACIA is to address the constant discovery of vulnerabilities in ICT components providing assurance that ICT systems are secure and trustworthy by design. To this end, ANASTACIA will research and develop a holistic security framework, which will address all the phases of the ICT Systems Development Lifecycle and will be able to take autonomous decisions using new netw...
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Myopia: Fundamental understanding needed (MyFUN)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

The proposed ETN “Myopia: fundamental understanding needed” (MyFUN) provides an international, interdisciplinary platform to train young scientists at the interface of physics and biology, to study unresolved questions about the visual control of eye growth. It has been extensively documented that the growth of the eye is controlled by closed-loop visual feedback, using retinal image defocus as an...
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Assessment of forest-carbon sinks and promotion of compensation systems as tools for climate change mitigation  (LIFE FOREST CO2)

Start date: Jan 2, 2016, End date: Dec 30, 2019,

Background Despite increasing awareness in the land use, land use change and forestry sectors (LULUCF) concerning climate change action, reflected in Decision 529/2013/EU, the emissions and carbon sink effect generated by sustainable forest management (SFM) strategies are not included in the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction objectives (40% ...
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Industry 4.0 for wood and furniture manufacturers

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2019,

The EU supports the 4th industrial revolution through its industrial policy and through research and infrastructure funding. However, challenges like training workers and future professionals remain. Furthermore the furniture and wood sector has identified that it has a shortage of professionals with high qualification in ICTs and other emerging technologies. Some of the specific skills and compe...
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European Joint Doctorate in Biology and Technology of Reproductive Health (REP-BIOTECH)

Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2019,

The main objective of the European Doctorate in Biology and Technology of the Reproductive Health (REP-BIOTECH) is to build a research, training and academic programme in the interdisciplinary domain of reproductive health and fertility. Basic knowledge of mechanisms involved in mammalian fertilization and embryo development provides useful strategies to improve food quality (by implementation of ...
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Strengthening associated biodiversity of habitat 92A0 and control of Invasive Alien Species in the Segura River. (LIFE RIPISILVANATURA)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Aug 31, 2019,

Background In the Almadenes and Cañaveros nature reserves of Murcia, biodiversity is seriously threatened by invasive alien species (IAS): Opuntia maxima, Washingtonia filifera, Eucaliptus camadulensis, Roninia pseudoacacia, Phoenix canariensis , Arundo donax among others. These IAS have colonised original habitats and pose a threat to riparian species. ...
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Facing Europe in Crisis: Shakespeare’s World and Present Challenges

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2019,

1. NEW FACES: Studying Shakespeare's World to help face and manage the present and the futureNEW FACES (Facing Europe in Crisis: Shakespeare’s World and Present Challenges) is a Strategic Partnership that aims to promote historical understanding of the complexities of crises (cultural, linguistic, political, social, religious, economic), to help face a complex contemporary European context. The mu...
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REFUGIUM: building shelter cities and a new welcoming culture. Links between European universities and schools in Human Rights.

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2019,

The overall objective of this project is to develop initiatives and innovative educational practices aimed at strengthening the role of higher education institutions as agents of social innovation. Through transnational cooperation it seeks to promote the social responsibility of higher education institutions faced to a subject of great interest such as the immigration and refugee crisis registere...
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MobiAbility: A European standard on support measures in the EHEA for international students with disabilities.

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2019,

The normalization of people with disabilities is an objective assumed by all countries signing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Education should encourage present and future citizens accept the commitments, principles and values of the Convention. The project Mobiablity is in the frame of this horizontal priority.One of the areas less standardized in the lives of people w...
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Development of a joint study program between higher education and vocationaleducation and training: International Master’s Degree for the FUrniTURE Sector

Start date: Nov 2, 2016, End date: May 1, 2019,

The field of Higher Education has been recognised as one of the key drivers within the EU2020 Strategy to overcome the socioeconomic crisis, to boost growth and jobs and to foster equity and inclusion. Moreover, one of the key priorities for HE is the reinforcement of the “Knowledge Triangle”, through the support of innovation, entrepreneurship and university-business cooperation. This specifical...
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reliAble euRopean Identity EcoSystem (ARIES)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2019,

ARIES main goal is to deliver a comprehensive framework for reliable e-identity ecosystem comprising new technologies, processes and security features that ensure highest levels of quality in eID based on trustworthy security documents and biometrics for highly secure and privacy-respecting physical and virtual identity management, with the specific aim to tangibly achieve a reduction in levels of...
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Seeing through cataracts with advanced photonics (SEECAT)

Start date: Feb 1, 2014, End date: Jan 31, 2019,

"Cataract is the opacification of the crystalline lens of the human eye. It is usually related with age and is one of the leading causes of blindness. The increase in light scatter in the lens reduces the contrast in the retinal images severely degrading vision. The current solution is to perform surgery to remove the natural lens that is substituted by an artificial intraocular lens. This is a su...
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An innovative and open learning resource for professionals of the furniture industry to expand their knowledge and provide added value for the Green Public Procurement

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2018,

The Roadmap to a Resource-Efficient Europe outlines the significant impact of manufacturing goods on natural resources, energy, the environment and climate change. In this way, significant improvements in furniture manufacturing processes and materials have the potential to contribute to a competitive furniture sector and related industries, as well as to their sustainability and energy efficiency...
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Les TICE appliquées à l'expérimentation scientifique

Start date: Oct 15, 2015, End date: Oct 14, 2018,

The Educational Technologies have taken over the past ten years, a remarkable growth of interest because they provide: saving time, space constraints, expensive instrumentation, constraints related to management, effective galloping students, flexibility of use, etc. ...They also offer the possibility of using new learning methodologies flexible and adaptable learners, leveraging the interactive f...
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Developing programs for Access of disadvantaged groups of people and Regions to higher Education

Start date: Oct 15, 2015, End date: Oct 14, 2018,

Inclusive education has increasingly become a focus of debate in discussions about the development of educational policy and practice around the world. We can see today that in a large number of developed and developing countries they have started reformulating their policies to promote the inclusion of students with difficulties (social or physical) into mainstream in higher education. However, w...
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Re-utilisation of drainage solution from soilless culture in protected agriculture. From open to close system (LIFE DRAINUSE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

Background Modern agriculture focuses on increasing crop yield and its quality, which requires an intense use of water and fertilisers. One of the advances of modern agriculture is the use of soilless culture, which allows further increases in productivity. Open hydroponic systems, a type of soilless culture, are widely present in Europe. In The Netherlan...
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"Cultures of Security: New challenges for Europe"

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

The JM Module “Culturas de Seguridad: Nuevos desafios para Europa” (Cultures of Security: New challenges for Europe) consists of a three year teaching programme (with 11 modules and integrated public lectures) in addition we will publish a book on the topic, give conferences at secundary schools, publish digital material on security and we will prepare the proposal for the creation of a centre for...
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MOTIVA: Developing digital entrepreneurship contents for secondary schools

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

This project has been improved following recommendations from evaluation reports of calls Erasmus+ 2014 and 2015.MOTIVA. Developing digital Entrepreneurship contents for secondary schools is a project that faces several challenges linked totransversal skills implementation and assessment, specifically regarding sense of initiative and entrepreneurship and digitalcompetences, as well as an efficien...
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Green Entrepreneurship Training - Underpinning Prosperity

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

There is little doubt that the development of the green economy can make a significant contribution to restoring Europe’s economy to growth by harnessing new business and employment opportunities that green businesses offer and many countries are looking to green growth as the way out of the current economic crisis. The global market for environmental goods and services is vast and it continues to...
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ECO-FRIENDLY CERAMIC MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR (MBR) BASED ON RECYCLED AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES FOR WASTE WATER REUSE (REMEB)

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

The main objectives of the REMEB project are the implementation and validation of a low-cost ceramic membrane bioreactor (MBR) in a Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), the study of the impact and replication of the technology for the reuse of the water in regions with water scarcity and the industrial sector, and finally, the definition of a proper business plan to start the commercialization of t...
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DESIGN OF AN INNOVATIVE ENERGY-AWARE IT ECOSYSTEM FOR MOTIVATING BEHAVIOURAL CHANGES TOWARDS THE ADOPTION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIFESTYLES (ENTROPY)

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

Taking into account the fact that buildings constitute the largest end-use energy consuming sector, the design and development of solutions targeted at reducing their energy consumption based on the adoption of energy efficient techniques and the active engagement of citizens/occupants is considered crucial. Innovative solutions have to be implemented upon properly understanding the main energy co...
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Project for higher education student and staff mobility between Programme Countries and Partner Countries

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: Jul 31, 2018,

This is a project for higher education student and staff mobility between Programme Countries and Partner Countries. Please consult the website of the organisation to obtain additional details.
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In-Farm remediation by solar photocatalysis of agro-waste water with pesticides from remnants, cleaning and rinse (LIFE-Aquemfree)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

Background During 2012, 91 983 tonnes of pesticides were applied in Spain, of which 8 429 tonnes were applied in Murcia. A total of 250 055 hectares was cultivated in 2012 in Murcia, and more than 60 000 cubic metres of agro-waste water was produced (average 240 litres/ha), in particular from the cultivation of crops to which pesticides are intensively ap...
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CONSERVATION OF HABITAT "9570 * Tetraclinis articulata FOREST" IN THE EUROPEAN CONTINENT (LIFE-TETRACLINIS-EUROPA)

Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

Background Forests of Tetraclinis articulata – a species of evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family – are a priority European habitat. Its distribution area on mainland continental Europe is restricted to a population in the Region of Murcia. Other European populations can be found in Malta and in the Spanish territory of Melilla on the Africa...
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CARMA, RMA and other non-formal learning methods for Student Motivation

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

The CARMA project introduces non-formal learning methods as a collaborative learning strategy to innovate school culture and transform classroom practices. The Reciprocal Maieutic Approach (RMA) will be used as an inclusive assessment tool for increasing teachers’ skills. The results achieved by the partnership will be applied for pushing policies towards the inclusion of disadvantaged learners an...
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SELFNET - FRAMEWORK FOR SELF-ORGANIZED NETWORK MANAGEMENT IN VIRTUALIZED AND SOFTWARE DEFINED NETWORKS (SELFNET)

Start date: Jul 1, 2015, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

The proposed SELFNET project will design and implement an autonomic network management framework to achieve self-organizing capabilities in managing network infrastructures by automatically detecting and mitigating a range of common network problems that are currently still being manually addressed by network operators, thereby significantly reducing operational costs and improving user experience...
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Higher education student and staff mobility project

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2018,

This is a higher education student and staff mobility project, please consult the website of the organisation to obtain additional details.
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Higher education student and staff mobility project

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2018,

This is a higher education student and staff mobility project, please consult the website of the organisation to obtain additional details.
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High throughput spectroscopy atomic force microscopy for the foot printing of bacteria and cellular organelle (HighTPSAFM)

Start date: May 1, 2016, End date: Apr 30, 2018,

The project HighTPSAFM (High throughput spectroscopy atomic force microscopy for the foot printing of bacteria and cellular organelle) intends to develop and implement high throughput and high resolution modes of atomic force microscopy (AFM) with spectroscopy-like capabilities and enhanced sensitivity to detect and identify heterogeneous compositional contrast. The aim is to develop the instrumen...
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Rehabilitation of a heavy metal contaminated riverbed by phytoextraction technique (RIVERPHY)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

Background In Europe, techniques for rehabilitating river sediments contaminated with heavy metals have tended to focus on ex-situ physical and chemical approaches, such as pyrometallurgical separation, solidification, electrokinetics, soil washing, and excavation and burial at hazardous-waste sites. Remedial techniques based on phytoextraction have scarc...
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VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE IN CLIL

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Feb 28, 2018,

The European Commission considers workers and citizens’ free mobility one of the most important right to be encouraged, because it represents an essential component of common labor market, in order to stimulate the economic growth and to fight against unemployment. Given the context of severe economic crisis that characterized Europe at this historical juncture, and the consequent difficulty of in...
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Employable Young People - EYP programme

Start date: Feb 1, 2016, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

Being disengaged from the labour market in younger years can have negative long-term social consequences, not only for the young person but also for the society. It causes problems in the community in the form of nuisance and crime; leads to long-term costs in increased criminality, welfare dependency, housing and a wide range of social and economic factors. The economic cost of not integrating NE...
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EmpoweriNg (European) SME business model InnovatiON (ENviSION)

Start date: Feb 1, 2015, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

Reaching the ambitions of the Europe 2020 and the Innovation Union requires much more than just technological innovations. In the academic community, Business Model Innovation (BMI) has for a long time been recognized as the key to improved competitiveness and innovativeness. However, BMI does not reach SMEs yet nor is there knowledge on how SMEs conduct BMI in practice.Empowering SMEs to conduct ...
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Implementation of efficient irrigation management for a sustainable agriculture (LIFE+ IRRIMAN)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

Background The Guadalquivir river basin is in the south of Spain, with a surface area of 57,527 km², including parts of four regions: Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and Murcia. Rains in the area are often torrential and fall on lands recurrently affected by long periods of drought and high temperatures, and a marked susceptibility to erosion....
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European Digital Portfolio for University Students

Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

The proposed project, EDIPUS, will create a new powerful tool, namely the Digital Portfolio Portal (DPP) which will be addressing the employability needs of university students and young job seekers. The DPP, will provide students with a digital area, where they can create their own portfolio of experiences and qualifications in a creative and professional way. The DPP aims to replace the traditio...
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“Us” and “Them”: dialog, tolerance, collaboration for good coexistence in a multicultural world!

Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

Migration Policy Institute’s report “Multiculturalism: Success, Failure and the Future” (Feb. 2012) draws upon Multiculturalism Policy Index: “[…] multiculturalism in the West emerged as a vehicle for replacing old forms of ethnic and racial hierarchy with new relations of democratic citizenship, and there is some significant, if not yet conclusive, evidence that it is making progress toward the g...
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Torsion units of integral group rings (ZC)

Start date: May 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

Group rings form one of the most significant classes of rings. They encode group and ring theoretical information. The study of the group of units of integral group rings was initiated in the 1940's by Higman in connection with the Isomorphism Problem. One of the main problems still unsolved is the description of its torsion units of the the torsion elements of the group V(ZG) formed by the units ...
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Long-term effects of early nutrition on later health (EARLYNUTRITION)

Start date: Feb 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

Nutrition during early development has an important impact on later health, particularly through greater obesity risk, as demonstrated by FP6 EARNEST. EarlyNutrition explores the current key hypotheses on likely causes and pathways to prevention of early life origins of obesity (specifically adiposity) and associated disorders. We bring extraordinary expertise and study populations of 470,000 indi...
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Targeted disease prophylaxis in European fish farming (TargetFish)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

European aquaculture production provides direct employment to 65.000 people with a turnover of 3 billion €. However, the lack of authorised veterinary medicinal products and the consequent disease outbreaks in farmed fish species costs the sector 20% of the production value. The most appropriate method for disease control, both on economical and ethical grounds, is disease prevention by vaccinatio...
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