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Professor Yu Ding and Dr La Xiang from Harbin Engineering University (HEU), Marine Engineering, College of Power and Energy Engineering, visited Malta, as part of the collaborative research project entitled “Dual Fuel Engine Technology and Dynamic Behaviour Improvement for Marine Application” - BIMA.
Project BIMA received funding from the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) and the Ministry for Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MOST), through the Sino-Malta Fund 2021 (Science and Technology Cooperation).
Together with the academic institutions of HEU and UM, this project also includes two industrial partners, namely Gozo Channel Ltd. and Henan Diesel Engines. The research is on the application of Dual Fuel (diesel and Liquified Natural Gas LNG) in marine engines and looks into the combustion stability and…
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The “M-Gov Award” and the “GovTech Prize” are annual awards managed by the Emirates Government Service Excellence Program (EGSEP) at the UAE Prime Minister’s Office. These awards are designed to encourage pioneering students, researchers, government agencies & institutions, private sector companies and startups to develop innovative solutions and explore new opportunities for a better future for humanity.
In its 9th edition, As part of the World Governments Summit 2024, “The GovTech Prize” is presented to government entities, central or local, worldwide to recognize creative and innovative solutions that address pressing challenges and/or create exceptional government service experiences. The award aims to recognize solutions that adopt novel approaches and techniques efficiently leveraging technology to solve problems affecting a large segment of the population and provide tangible benefits with the ability…
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TRAILS stands for Youth for sustainable mobility and inclusion. Funded by EIT Urban Mobility, TRAILS aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation capacity which will contribute to an advanced education curricula and support the young generation to further develop their skills in the field of the electro mobility. The project is being implemented in Bulgaria by Cleantech Bulgaria and in Malta by Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology.
The project consortium conducted an online survey to assess skill gaps in the field of electro mobility ‘Gaps and needs in the electro mobility sector’. In total, the survey was distributed to more than 1000 stakeholders representing the industry, NGOs, VTCs, HEIs, Higher Professional Schools etc.
The respondents in Malta and Bulgaria consider as most important skills needed in the electro-mobility sector:
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Destination Earth (DestinE) is a flagship initiative of the European Commission to develop a highly-accurate digital model of the Earth (a digital twin of the Earth) to model, monitor and simulate natural phenomena, hazards and the related human activities. These groundbreaking features assist users in designing accurate and actionable adaptation strategies and mitigation measures.
DestinE unlocks the potential of digital modelling of the Earth system at a level that represents a real breakthrough in terms of accuracy, local detail, access-to-information speed and interactivity.
By pushing the limits of computing and climate sciences, DestinE is an essential pillar of the European Commission’s efforts towards the Green Deal and …
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Callie Seaman was 16 when she started smoking cannabis to control her epilepsy. The seizures that had started two years earlier were affecting her ability to function and, while she’d excelled at school until her diagnosis, her studies were now suffering.
That was back in 1997, when cannabis was still illegal throughout Europe even for medical use. Anyone who wanted to acquire some was forced to do business with a street dealer or rely on someone else to do so.
Reassuring changes
‘I never took it for the euphoric high,’ said Seaman, who lives near Sheffield in the UK. ‘I took it to give me a good night’s sleep – not getting enough sleep is a huge trigger for a seizure – and it worked.’
Seaman continues to be a daily consumer of cannabis and, since 2018, key compounds from the Cannabis sativa…
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This is a Call for Expression of Interest for the provision of advisory support to beneficiaries of the FUSION R&I funding programme, specifically the Commercialisation Voucher Programme and the newly introduced FUSION add-ons, in preparation for the commercialisation of their innovative ideas within the local and/or foreign markets, This expression of interest is open to Service Providers specialising in the following areas:
- Intellectual Property
- Commercial Viability Test
- Intellectual Property Right Registration
- Business Plan
- Investor-engagement pitch
Interested parties should have a proven track record and will be expected to work under their own initiative and in dialogue with the Council. Reimbursement to the beneficiary will only be…
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The Joint Research Centre has launched 7 NEW calls for accessing its Research Infrastructures:
- Actinide User Laboratories (ACTUSLAB, Karlsruhe - DE)
- Environmental and mechanical materials assessment (EMMA, Petten - NL)
- Hopkinson bar for structural assessments (ELSA, Ispra - IT)
Below are the links to the calls:
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Packaging in the consumer product landscape might seem like gloss and glitter, but it serves an essential function: it presents the product to the consumer and safeguards it from harm. However, packaging is often quickly discarded and raises concerns regarding sustainability. Because of this, in the quest for more sustainable packaging solutions, the principles of circular economy are gaining prominence.
Traditional packaging often follows a linear model: you buy something, make use of the product inside, and throw away the packaging without a second thought. However, there is more going on behind the scenes; raw materials are extracted from the environment and transformed into packaging components. For example, plastics, commonly used for packaging, are derived from petroleum, which is a finite fossil fuel resource. Glass packaging is manufactured from raw materials like silica and soda ash, while metals like…
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If waves of water, light, or sound were to impinge upon a hypothetical object called a perfect absorber, they would be neither reflected nor transmitted; they would simply vanish. Researchers have now demonstrated perfect absorption using ordinary water waves traveling down a narrow channel. The waves are canceled out by their own reflections from cavities built into the side of the channel. With further development, the researchers believe that the effect could be used to reduce erosion or protect sensitive structures by using an array of elements deployed near coastlines.
“We were motivated by the need to control or absorb waves in rivers or to protect coastlines,” says mathematical physicist Agnes Maurel of ESPCI Paris. “Completely absorbing wave energy is even better than redirecting it, and you can also imagine perhaps harvesting such energy.”
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The Malta Council for Science and Technology, with the support of the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade and the Parliamentary Secretariat for Youth, Research and Innovation is reaching out to Maltese researchers working abroad to participate in a mapping exercise of Maltese researcher diasporas. This mapping exercise aims to lay the foundation for future initiatives in bridging together Malta’s domestic R&I ecosystem and leading Maltese scientists abroad.
Interested Maltese researchers conducting research in any given domain are invited to sign up to the Voluntary registration of Maltese Nationals of Value Living Abroad via this link: https://foreign.gov.mt/formv.
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Do you want to inspire the international research agenda in the marine and maritime domain with your ideas for a new pan-European Joint Action? Just as the previous year, we offer interested stakeholders the opportunity to bring new ideas to the attention of our member countries.
JPI Oceans is an organization where member countries join forces and support research & innovation (R&I) activities for healthy and productive seas and oceans. We support a variety of ocean-related research themes by bringing together expert groups (Knowledge Hubs), pooling funds for research projects (Joint Calls), or connecting existing projects, infrastructures, and networks.
Each year we can explore 1-2 new topics for adoption as a Joint Action. Last year, two of the submitted ideas were selected as scoping actions: "European Marina Network" and "Offshore…
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The aim of the Antonio Feltrinelli Fund is to award national and international prizes to distinguished scholars in the various fields of science and the arts. The Fellows of the Accademia dei Lincei are not eligible for nomination. The International prizes may be awarded to both Italians and foreigners. The prizes are conferred annually, on a rotating basis in the following fields:
1. Humanities;
2. Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences;
3. Literature;
4. Arts;
5. Medicine.
An international prize shall be awarded annually in each of the above disciplines.
In addition, a prize for an exceptional enterprise of high moral and humanitarian value shall be awarded annually.
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Gender-mainstreaming forms a crucial pillar of the EU’s approach to R&I (research and innovation). Hence, ensuring that opportunities for participation, advancement and decision-making in R&I are structured towards removing institutional barriers and facilitating an inclusive Maltese ecosystem will be vital in our research landscape’s evolution. The Malta Council for Science and Technology is fully committed to this endeavour and is participating in EU level discussions and EU-wide initiatives to unlock the necessary know-how, good practices and resources.
One such initiative is the Genderactionplus project which is working on many levels and on a range of themes to ensure that expertise and know how is exchanged among EU member states on gender mainstreaming and the implementation of Gender Equality Plans. The project addresses the need for intersectional gender considerations to be included in R&I policy design, implementation and evaluation. There is a…
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The highly anticipated First Advanced School, a cornerstone event of the PROMISE project, kicked off on 6th November 2023, with great enthusiasm and promising prospects. This week-long event, running till 10th November has brought together experts and scholars from 21 different countries across the world to explore cutting-edge advancements in renewable energy and innovation. The inaugural day of the school was graced by the esteemed presence of Hon. Keith Azzopardi Tanti, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation, who officially opened the event.
The First Advanced School, hosted by The Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta together with the PROMISE consortium, is set to make significant strides in the field of Photovoltaics (PV) research and technology. With participants from various renowned institutions, the event has already showcased a remarkable exchange of ideas and knowledge. The…
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International collaboration and cooperation in Research and Innovation (R&I) represent pivotal catalysts for enhancing the capacity of Malta's R&I ecosystem. The emphasis on cooperation facilitates the exchange of resources, ideas, capacities and expertise across international borders fostering a more diverse and inclusive scientific community, which opens new avenues for innovation and tackling global and shared challenges.
The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) has been a key player in fostering a culture of research and innovation, particularly through strategic initiatives and investments. The SINO-MALTA Fund originated from an initial agreement on Science and Technological Cooperation between the Government of Malta and the Government of the People's Republic of China, which eventually led to the establishment and development of the Fund that is managed by MCST and the Ministry of Science and…
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Two weeks ago, representatives of the Maltese company AquaBioTech Group had the opportunity to visit several leading Chinese research-performing organisations actively engaged in the ongoing SINO-MALTA Fund. AquaBioTech Group team had the opportunity to meet in person with the research teams that they have been working with for the past three years, as well as developing new relationships and partnerships.
On Monday 23rd October, the AquaBioTech Group team arrived in Beijing to visit the China Agricultural University – National Innovation Center for Digital Fisheries with whom collaborates in the ongoing project AMBULANT and has previously…
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In a significant stride to foster innovation and collaboration, as well as, promote the implementation of Open Science practices and principles at the University of Malta (UM), the UM Library is pleased to announce the launch of a data repository, drUM.
Unveiled this October, drUM is a state-of-the-art data repository, providing a robust platform for UM researchers to deposit their research data. drUM represents a significant advancement in the field of Open Research Data and Research Data Management (RDM). At its core, RDM involves the meticulous planning, organisation, storage, preservation, sharing, and curation of data accumulated during research endeavours. It spans a wide array of practices, policies, and tools necessary for the effective and responsible management of data throughout its life cycle, from collection to documentation, and in adherence to ethical and legal…
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With this online World Food Safety Almanac, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) hopes to reach many people and to give them insight into the world of global food and feed safety. The Almanac outlines different countries' administrative frameworks in the area of food and feed safety. It also describes the public institutions that carry responsibility within these administrative frameworks. The BfR hopes that the Almanac will serve as a useful tool, informing readers about relevant institutions and helping them to quickly and accurately identify potential collaboration partners for international projects. In this way, the BfR aims to promote the harmonisation of existing methods and processes in food and feed safety and to reduce unintentional duplication of work in this field.
Why is the Almanac…
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In September 2015, representatives of 193 nations met in New York City to tackle the globe’s biggest problems. They broke these down into 169 targets under 17 broad goals, such as ending hunger and poverty, cleaning up the environment and providing health care for all — and made the ambitious pledge to achieve these goals by 2030. We’re now halfway towards that mark: how close is the world to reaching the targets?
Test your knowledge of these crucial issues by taking this quiz accessabile from the below link, which explores progress on eight of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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On 23 November 2023, the Commission will open two calls for proposals to accelerate the deployment of innovative technologies in Europe. Together, the calls will make up to €4.8 billion available for industry and clean tech players in Europe.
Together, the calls will make up to €4.8 billion available for industry and clean tech players in Europe to support the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Net-Zero Industry Act
Innovation Fund 2023 Call
IF23 Call will offer up to €4 billion for projects in various sectors, including decarbonisation, clean tech…
