Category Archives: Computing, Engineering and Sciences

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 EU Energy Focus, the National Contact Point for Energy in Horizon 2020, and the Energy Generation and Supply Knowledge Transfer Network are arranging a series of webinars on the topics covered by the draft Horizon 2020 Work Programme for 2014. It is hoped that 2014 work programmes will be published on 11th December, so for an early insight colleagues are advised to join these webinars or visit the site afterwards to listen to the recordings for more detail about the funding available.

Low carbon energy – 20th November at 2:30pm: Research and demonstration for grids, storage, biofuels, CCS plus market uptake www.eventsforce.net/h2020-6

Smart Cities and Communities – 22nd November 12.30pm  www.eventsforce.net/h2020-7

 

British Science Association Media Fellowships

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Helping bridge the communication gap between journalists and scientists

The Media Fellowships aim to give scientists and their colleagues, the confidence and willingness to engage with the media and tackle issues of mistrust and misrepresentation and to give journalists access to new scientific expertise.

The scheme reflects the British Science Association’s commitment to increasing the accessibility of the sciences and providing opportunities for discussion and debate.

The scheme first started in 1987 and is the only one of its kind in the UK.

Up to ten Media Fellowships are awarded each year to scientists, social scientists, clinicians and engineers from different backgrounds and stages of their career.

Media Fellows spend three to six weeks over the summer working with professional journalist at a media host: national press, broadcast or online media.

The Fellows gain a greater awareness and understanding of the workings of the media and produce accurate and well-informed news pieces. Media Fellows will also work in the Press Centre at the British Science Festival.

Closing date: 18th March 2014

For further information go to: http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/science-society/media-fellowships

International Brokerage Event devoted to Cloud, Open/Big Data and Smart Mobility

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Enterprise Europe Network Midlands (UK) invites you to participate in an International Brokerage Event devoted to Cloud, Open/Big Data and Smart Mobility. 

This unique and first of its kind event will be taking place at Parkside Millennium Point, Birmingham on the 28thNovember 2013.

For more information on the EXPO programme and to register to the please visit: http://www.thebiponline.co.uk/bip/west-midlands-cloud-data-smart-mobility-expo-2013/

The brokerage event will offer you the opportunity to:

Promote your technology and expertise to a range of UK and International organisations

  • Gain access to the latest developments taking place in Europe and beyond
  • Develop partnerships leading to technological and commercial collaboration between a range of industrial and research organisations
  • Appreciate developments in the sector and understand how to improve the role of your company
  • Find partners for EU funding opportunities within this niche sector and under the Smart Mobility and Electric Vehicle theme

 Key Topics

 

  • Cloud
  • Cloud Security
  • Digital Media
  • Open Data
  • Big Data
  • Smart GIS
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Connected Car
  • Smart Cities
  • Vehicle Telematics
  • Sensor Technologies
  • RFID and Tracking
  • GPS
  • Mobile Apps
  • Mobile Data
  • Smart Mobility
  • Low Carbon Transportation
  • EU/EC Funded Project Opportunities
    

The Brokerage Event will be taking place alongside an EXPO which will consist of a 2 day programme at the same location with inspirational speakers, a multitude

of topics affecting businesses both large and small delivered in a world class setting.

 This is one EXPO not to be missed!

* Free Tickets and Entry to the EXPO via our special promotional code when you register to our Brokerage Event – For more information please read below or contact Jay Gohil jgohil@cad.coventry.ac.uk

 Key features of this EXPO include:

  • World Exclusive Launch of the West Midlands Open Data Portal
  • Global coverage via the Big Data Festival
  • Cloud –  The latest Cloud technology and developments, learn Google’s vision of the future and what is now possible via the Cloud (Google)
  • Open/Big Data – Why is it important and get an insight into how Data is changing the world of work and the latest developments of Birmingham’s very 1st Open Data Portal (Cisco)
  • Smart Mobility – Your car, city & region is becoming more open, connected & smarter, see how the smart city is driving innovation and a Smart Mobility revolution and what are the latest developments (JLR, MIRA and Rolls Royce)
  • H2020 – Latest news on H2020 and EU funding opportunities for SMEs under the themes of Electric Vehicles and Smart Mobility
  • Deloitte – Are you ready for Low Carbon legislation? Act now before its too late, Carbon Champion tells you how & when you need to take action
  • University Support and Funded Projects – Find out about the different support available to SMEs via University EU funded projects in the Midlands

Register to the Brokerage event at: www.b2match.eu/cdsm2013

 

Brokerage Registration Cost: Free of Charge plus Free Entry to EXPO

 

Hotel: Latour Hotel http://hotel-latour.co.uk (Special Discount Rate £90 per Room per Night) Please email the Hotel directly and mention the conference and discount rate in your request

 

MacRobert Award

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The premier award for UK innovation in engineering

The MacRobert Award recognises the successful development of innovative ideas in engineering. It seeks to demonstrate the importance of engineering and the role of engineers and scientists in contributing to national prosperity and international prestige.

The Award, first presented in 1969, honours the winning organisation with a gold medal, and each of the individual nominees with a bronze medal. There is, in addition, a cash prize of £50,000.

Originally founded by the MacRobert Trusts the Award is now presented by The Royal Academy of Engineering, a prize fund having been established with donations from the MacRobert Trusts, The Royal Academy of Engineering and British industry.

Closing date: Monday 20 January 2014

For further information see MacRobert Award Brochure (attached) MacRobert_Brochure and http://www.raeng.org.uk/prizes/macrobert/default.htm

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation: current calls for research

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation – current research funding calls

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has a number of current calls for their areas of social policy focus, which are:  poverty, place and an aging society; all these can be found here:

 http://www.jrf.org.uk/funding

Here are two examples of current calls:

A redistribution of societal risk: the impact on individuals, their networks and communities

This call is for an analysis of current and recent policy and evidence to assess the effects that recent changes in the redistribution of societal risk have had on people’s lives and relationships, particularly those that will have significant implications in our ageing society.

JRF are interested in assessing the cumulative impact of these shifts on individual lives, and the knock-on effects of them on others (e.g. family members) in the directly affected person’s network. They also want to look at the risks of redistributing responsibility for community resources – what are the effects on individuals, their personal networks and communities?

The budget for this project is up to £40,000 (including VAT and expenses).

http://www.jrf.org.uk/funding/calls-for-proposal/redistribution-societal-risk

Closing date 27th November

Evaluating the impact of digital inclusion and social media initiatives in east York

This call is for proposals for a formative evaluation of digital inclusion initiatives and the use of social media in supporting community development at Derwenthorpe and the surrounding communities of east York.

The budget for this project is up to £35,000 (including VAT if applicable) to include all work and any necessary expenses.

http://www.jrf.org.uk/funding/calls-for-proposal/evaluating-digital-inclusion-york

Closing date 27th November

Global Innovation Initiative

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The Global Innovation Initiative is a higher education partnership grant opportunity established between the United States and the United Kingdom aimed at strengthening multilateral research collaborations between universities in the US, UK and other selected countries. The Global Innovation Initiative will award grants to university consortia focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related issues of global significance that foster cutting-edge multinational research and strengthen institutional international partnerships.  The Institute of International Education will administer the U.S. competition and the British Council will administer the UK competition.

The Department of State and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills have identified Brazil, China, India and Indonesia as designated countries for the Global Innovation Initiative.

New or existing research partnerships comprised of at least one US, one UK and one institution of higher education from one of the four emerging economies are invited to apply for a Global Innovation Initiative grant. Partnership research proposals in the area of STEM are eligible.

Goals of the Global Innovation Initiative

  • To increase the global mobility of students, researchers, faculty, and higher education administrators from the US, the UK, and other countries;
  • To develop a cadre of people in the US, UK, and other countries who have the international experience, outlook and knowledge to confront global challenges and operate in a global context;
  • To encourage international collaborations that develop capacity across a range of universities in the US, the UK and other countries;
  • To forge university and business linkages that support a globally mobile talent pool and a multinational base for the exchange of discovery and innovation.

Approximately 20 grants will be awarded ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 (US competition) or from £100,000 to £150,000 (UK competition).

UK-led partnership proposals must apply through the UK grant competition, administered by the British Council.

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The application for both country competitions will close December 16, 2013

For further information go to: http://global-innovation-initiative.org/

ESRC: Empathy and Trust In Communicating Online (EMoTICON) Sandpit

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6-10 January 2014 (Cranage Hall, Cheshire)

The Economic and Social Research Council invites expressions of interest from eligible individuals for an intensive, five-day interactive commissioning workshop (sandpit) from 6-10 January 2014, being held at Cranage Hall in Cheshire.

ESRC, in partnership with AHRC, EPSRC, Dstl and CPNI, is commissioning new research to develop a greater understanding of how empathy and trust are developed, maintained, transformed and lost in social media interactions.

In order to develop innovative approaches and stimulate genuinely transdisciplinary collaborations, the ESRC is commissioning projects via a sandpit. The aim of the sandpit is to bring together researchers and other partners to create projects that will develop theoretically-informed and empirically-derived understandings of the workings of empathy and trust in online contexts and communities.

This call is intended to attract participants from across the full range of social sciences, arts and humanities, and engineering and physical sciences. The ESRC is particularly looking for people with particular personal attributes – creativity, openness, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. A willingness to engage with policymakers, community organisations, government agencies, businesses and other key stakeholders is also essential.

Full-time and part-time scholars at UK-based research organisations (ROs) can apply. A mix of researchers at different career stages is also sought. The sandpit is aimed at early- and mid-career researchers as well as those in senior academic posts. We regret that, on this occasion, PhD students and scholars based overseas are not eligible to participate in the sandpit.

The sandpit is an intensive residential event and participants must attend all five days of the event. By submitting an application form, you are confirming that you are available for the full five days of the sandpit.

The closing date for expressions of interest is 11.00 on 11 November 2013. Applications from interested candidates should be submitted via the electronic application form.

Further Information

For further information, please contact:

H2020 Nanotech Brokerage Event : 19-20 November – Brussels

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The ERRIN Network in collaboration with Saxony-Anhalt is organising a two day event on Nanotechnology.

Starting with a Policy event on Nanotech and synergies on 19th November, organized by Saxony-Anhalt, and followed by a joint networking cocktail;  this is an opportunity for  participants to meet and start the discussing project proposals.

On the following day 20th November, ERRIN is organising a brokerage event where participants will have the opportunity to develop project proposals and build consortia.

The aim of the two day event is to give the opportunity to participants of getting a Policy overview which can contribute to new ideas and projects on the second day.

The Venue for both days: Saxony-Anhalt EU Office: Boulevard St. Michel 80 1040 Brussels.

More Details:

– The event on 19th November focuses on nanotech-related policies, networking with European Commission staff and between ERRIN members;

– The event on 20th November will focus on the Call/Topics with a deadline in 2014. In attachment the latest draft of the Work Programme: a new version may become available before the meeting;

– Participants can prepare by identifying which topics they would like to participate in and which topics they may become involved in as a partner.

Please fill out this WEBFORM in order to Register by indicating which Event/Session and Topic are you interested in

Funding opportunities for ICT research

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The ICT Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) and the ICT National Contact Point are organising a half day event at Aston University to promote forthcoming opportunities for funding from the Horizon 2020 programme. Horizon 2020 is the new European Commission funding programme for research, technological development and innovation. 

This event will provide an overview of the funding available and importantly the range of support in place to help people benefit from these opportunities. ICT is a fundamental part of Horizon 2020 in both addressing new ICT developments and developing the use of ICT to support societal challenges.  Access to finance schemes are also available to support innovation in SMEs.

The event is being held on 20th November at 12:30.  Registration is available at https://horizon2020birmingham.eventbrite.co.uk/.  If you are unable to attend, please contact externalprojects@staffs.ac.uk for feedback. The event flyer can be viewed by clicking here H2020 ICT event flyer November 2013

Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance

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The Humanitarian Innovation Fund supports organisations and individuals to identify, nurture and share innovative and scalable solutions to the challenges facing effective humanitarian assistance.

Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance, (under the humanitarian innovations fund), invites proposals for its large grant facility. Funding supports the development, implementation and testing of a humanitarian innovation that will lead to demonstrated cost-effective improvements in humanitarian practice.

Non-profit organisations such as non-governmental organisations, public or governmental institutions and academic or research institutes that have legal status and are registered in the country in which the project will be carried out, may apply. There is no geographic restriction as to the origin of an applicant. Organisations may apply individually or in consortia.

Grants will be allocated to projects with an implementation period of up to 18 months and range from £75,000 up to £150,000.

There are five key steps to innovation and large grants are awarded at two of these stages:

To date the Fund has awarded grants to fifteen projects from its large grant facility which supports the development, implementation and testing of innovation in humanitarian contexts with grants of up to £150,000.

The Fund has also awarded grants to eleven projects from its small grant facility which supports the recognition, invention and dissemination of an innovation with grants of up to £20,000.

For further information go to: http://www.humanitarianinnovation.org/funding/awards/large-grant

Closing date Expressions of intent due by 28 October; full proposals due by 13 December 2013. This call is repeated 2 times a year.