BU Research Blog

Every month the European Commission publishes research*eu, their round-up of the latest news from research projects funded by their various schemes.

The following highlights will be of interest to academics at BU:

October 2016 (Special feature: What we can learn from insects?)

• EU researchers saw Brexit coming
• How maggots are influencing the future of robotics
• The use of houses in Britain during the neolithic period
• Recommendations for a sustainable EU flight ticket tax
• Novel OS for smart cities turns energy consumers into ‘prosumers’
• Major cinema breakthrough could allow for glasses-free 3D
• From photos to realistic video games, in the blink of an eye
• Novel techniques to ensure safe, spicy and delicious food

November 2016 (Special feature: Shaping the future of offshore wind)

• Smart devices and applications for healthy ageing
• A risk assessment approach to unleshing offshore energy potential
• Impact of counter-radicalisation polices on multiculturalism in Europe
• Forest fragmentation – a danger to vulnerable species
• Cloud innovations signal the future for urban mobility
• Innovative food packaging extends shelf life, reduces footprint
• Better interoperability to manage major crises

By taking a look at these items and the many others reported in research*eu, you may find potential partners or spark ideas for future research collaboration. In addition, CORDIS, the European Commission’s primary portal for results of EU-funded research projects, provides a wealth of information to assist you when building a new project.

If you are considering applying for EU funding, please contact Emily Cieciura, RKEO’s Research Facilitator: EU & International, to discuss your ideas!