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Stereotypes: Tackling Adverse representations in School

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

Each of the schools is located in a ethnically homogenous, economically underperforming and culturally traditional region and many of our students do not have experience of encounter individuals who represent ethnographic diversity. The project is intended to challenge the widely held stereotypes our students encounter and often accept without question. We intend to focus on students aged betwee ...
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Conserving threatened habitats and species in Berlengas SPA through sustainable management (LIFE Berlengas)

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

Background In 2011 the Berlengas Natura 2000 site (SPA) was enlarged to include a significant proportion of its marine area. Linked to this site extension, the Portuguese nature conseravtion agency (ICNF) launched an initiative to develop a management plan for the new area. Unfortunately, the baseline information proved to be insufficient and clear planne ...
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Active protection of the population of the Azores bullfinch (Priolo) and its habitas and sustainable management of Pico da Vara/ Ribeira do Guilherme SPA's (Life Terras do Priolo)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

Background The “Pico da Vara /Ribeira do Guilherme” Natura 2000 site is a major hotspot for biodiversity within the EU and the Macaronesia biogeographical region. It is home to one of Europe’s most endangered birds - the Azores bullfinch (Pyrrhula murina). Listed as a priority species for conservation in the EU Birds Directive, it is severely threat ...
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Parasite glycobiology and anti-parasitic strategies (GLYCOPAR)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

"Protozoan parasites and helminths are the cause of some of the most devastating diseases worldwide and a major effort is needed to be able to control or eliminate these diseases. Glycoconjugates are abundant and ubiquitous on the surface of many parasites and they are frequently involved in their survival strategies by forming a protective barrier against host defences. A common feature of the pa ...
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Creative European School : C.L.I.C.K.

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

A more diverse multicultural environment and changes in societies, are the factors which effect today's education system. Schools have to adapt with these changes and develop a social environment that promotes citizenship and European values, respect for ethnic and cultural diversity, stimulate each child's initiative and increase motivation to learn. Today's teacher must not only develop their ...
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Defining a Roadmap for Cooperative Health research between the EU and Latin America-Caribbean countries: a Policy Oriented Approach (EU-LAC HEALTH)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Jun 30, 2017,

The EU-LAC Health coordinating action proposes to define a detailed plan to guide policy makers and other stakeholders on future actions to support cooperative Health Research between Latin America and Caribbean countries (LAC) and the European Commission and Member States (EU). This consensus Roadmap will be developed using a policy oriented approach and taking into account the new political fram ...
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Integrated prevention and Detection sOlutioNs Tailored to the population and Risk Factors associated with FALLs (I-DONT-FALL)

Start date: Apr 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

Description Falls are the most prominent among the external causes of unintentional injury, since they account for approximately 40% of all injury deaths. Fall rates (and related mortality rates) vary depending on the country and the studied population. At the same time, falls are also associated with various risk factors, spanning the areas ...
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Development of a best practices guide for the safe handling and use of nanoparticles in packaging industries (NanoSafePACK)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: Nov 30, 2014,

The main aim of the NanoSafePACK project is to develop a best practices guide to allow the safe handling and use of nanomaterials in packaging industries, considering integrated strategies to control the exposure to nanoparticles (NP) in industrial settings, and provide the SMEs with scientific data to minimize and control the NP release and migration from the polymer nanocomposites placed on the ...
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Secured Urban Transportation - European Demonstration (SECUR-ED)

Start date: Apr 1, 2011, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

"SECUR-ED Project federates, with a delegated management and in a balanced manner, major operators and top industrial integrators to enhance the security of urban public transportation in medium and large cities, through live demonstrations.Based on the best practices, in a very diverse societal and legacy environment, SECUR-ED will aggregate a consistent and interoperable mix of technologies and ...
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Knowledge-based Sustainable vAlue-added food chains: innovative tooLs for monitoring ethical, environmental and Socio-economical impActs and implementing Eu-Latin America shared strategies (SALSA)

Start date: May 1, 2011, End date: Apr 30, 2014,

According to bilateral Eu-Latin America cooperation agreements, there is a mutual interest in developing strategies to tackle Latin American eco-challenges by promoting social cohesion, economic development, and improving food SMEs markets access. SALSA defines an integrated strategy for reducing negative socio-economic and environmental impact of soya bean and beef chains. The rationale is that t ...
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ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE-BASED SYSTEM TO MONITOR DRYING PROCESS IN SAUSAGES (DRYCHECK)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Aug 31, 2013,

"Dry fermented sausage production comprises an important segment of the European meat industry and market. However, the European meat processing industry is extremely fragmented and characterised by businesses of very small size. Small and medium enterprises play an important role in the food sector, both in economical and social terms. The traditional and farm workshops are often based in rural a ...
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IP Networks as a Service (MANTYCHORE)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2013,

Current National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in Europe provide connectivity services to their customers: the research and education community. Traditionally these services have been delivered on a manual basis, although some efforts towards automating the service setup and operation have been initiated. At the same time, more focus is being put in the ability of the community to contro ...
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Project for European - Latin American Cooperation and Exchange (Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Panama, Uruguay)

Start date: Jul 15, 2012,

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