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- NEWS ARTICLE
- Online Engagement Digital Agenda Assembly 2012 (#DA12)
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(11 May 2012) #DA12 More than 450 members are now discussing on the online discussion platform which Neelie Kroes launched on 19 April. Outcomes of this debate, and the feedback which we pick up from other platforms, will contribute to the next meeting of the Digital Agenda Assembly (Brussels, 21-22 June, plenary programme recently updated online) and to the review of the Digital Agenda for Europe (to be adopted later in the year). The members making the most interesting contributions in each group, as assessed by the other members of the group, will be invited to the meeting in Brussels. Amongst others, there is an online discussion group on innovation and entrepreneurs looking at supporting start-ups, including the possibility of a European public-private partnership to support web entrepreneurs inspired on the US "Startup America" initiative. There is another debate on innovation funding and "Horizon 2020" (the recent proposal for EC financial support for research and innovation), where a position paper is open for comments, and a debate on developing a "Social Media Strategy for Europe" with special focus on SMEs. A "digital innovation charter" is also being crowd-sourced by the members of the group. If you are interested in these or other issues discussed in the platform, join at http://daa.ec.europa.eu
Contact: INFSO-DAA2012@ec.europa.eu
See also: http://daa.ec.europa.eu/content/writing-together-digital-innovation-charter - NEWS ARTICLE
- Delivering better public services through the use of social media?
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(3 May 2012) In what areas and how could EU action on social media benefit employability, jobs and growth across Europe? These questions will be addressed during the Digital Agenda Assembly on 21 and 22 June in Brussels, more specifically in the workshop Social Media Social Networking for Economic Recovery, Jobs and Growth. We will explore the use and great potential of social media for growth and jobs in Europe from three perspectives: 1- businesses; 2- social media platform providers; 3- the public sector. Join the discussion today!
- NEWS ARTICLE
- European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing - Invitations for Commitment: deadline for submissions is 31 May 2012
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(29 February 2012) The Commission launched on 29 February the first Invitations for Commitment as a step to implement concrete actions. All stakeholders who are committed to be fully involved in carrying out the specific actions of the Strategic Implementation Plan are invited to submit their contributions by filling in a form online. In addition it is possible to express intent to become a candidate reference site for the implementation of the EIP on Active and Healthy Ageing. A first deadline for submissions is set at 31 May 2012.
- NEWS ARTICLE
- From pilot projects to large scale deployment | #eHW12 @EIP_AHA via @HealthTechWire
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(10 May 2012) With the core groups establishing themselves, the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Active and Healthy Ageing is entering a new phase. The action plans for the numerous EIP actions will be due in October. The ultimate goal is to accelerate on the path towards large scale deployment.
See also: European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing
- NEWS ARTICLE
- AAL Forum 2012 - Call For Contribution - Deadline 18 June
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(11 May 2012) The AAL FORUM 2012 is looking for contributions in the wide area of ambient assisted living, ICT and ageing, ICT for well-being and care. If you are working on ICT solutions in either applied research or daily practice of well-being and care you are invited to share your experiences and learn from others. We welcome researchers, care workers, business developers, policy makers, politicians etc. The AAL Forum is the annual showcase event for the people involved in the AAL Joint Programme's projects and the AAL community. It is the core connection of the JP to the AAL Community. This community includes policy makers, ICT developers, manufacturers, health professionals, commissioners, businesses, venture companies, technologists, academics, designers, older adults, carers, etc. Its purpose is to exhibit and/or demonstrate existing or developing ICT solutions (products and services), promote networking within the community, foster the interest of other sectors in the field of AAL, provoke debate and discussion on various topics of relevance and highlight new or emerging developments/knowledge in the area to inform the AAL community.
- NEWS ARTICLE
- Open Consultation for Call 6 of the AAL Joint Programme - deadline 21 May
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(11 May 2012) The preparation of call 6 under the AAL Joint Programme started last month. The three potential call topics for call 6 are: Prevention; Learning & Knowledge Sharing; AAL @ Work. The AAL JP is eager to receive input from the AAL community on these topics. In particular, answering the following questions will provide information that is important in defining the next call: Which gaps do you observe and what are the priorities in the respective field? What could be the potential impact? What is the state of the art in the area? How can multinational collaboration improve the European situation? And – last but not least – what are the on-going activities in this field in your country? Wherever possible, please support your input with evidence and citations. To enable the AAL community to contribute to the definition of call 6, an open consultation process has been launched.
- NEWS ARTICLE
- Science and Innovation in Europe: the keys to tomorrow's growth
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(30 April 2012) Europe needs innovation more than ever before to support sustainable growth and create new jobs, to replace those lost in the crisis. To keep up with growing global competition, we must leave the comfort zone of business.
Contact: Director of publication and Editor-in-chief
See also: Publication's website - NEWS ARTICLE
- Denmark gives the health care sector an e-push | #eHW12
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(3 May 2012) Ministers for Health and top government officials from all of Europe are on their way to Copenhagen to discuss health IT and telehealth. Together with the European Commission, The Danish Minister for Health, Astrid Krag, hosts the yearly "High Level eHealth Conference" which takes place in Copenhagen on 7-9 May. It is connected to the EU Presidency and is part of "eHealth Week 2012" alongside a number of other events. Follow us on twitter: @EU_ehealthweek #eHW12.
See also: eHealth Week 2012
- NEWS ARTICLE
- SMEs Innovating for healthcare | #eHW12
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(8 May 2012) "yesterday I was reminded of just how much innovation and impact those smaller companies can make, when I awarded the best ideas for active and healthy ageing". Blog post by N. Kroes
See also: eHealth SME Competition
- EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
- Launch event of the 2012 Smart Accessibility Awards
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30 May 2012
On 30 May 2012, EDF together with Vodafone Foundation and AGE Platform will launch the 2012 Smart Accessibility Awards. After the 2011 edition, the three organisations partnered again to improve the lives of senior and disabled users through inclusive designed mobile applications. The launch will take place at the Hotel Sofitel in Brussels between 14.00-16.00.
Contact: To register for the event, send an e-mail to: cindy.dekoninck(at)vodafone.com
- EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
- ICCHP: 13th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs
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11 July 2012 - 13 July 2012 University of Linz, Austria
ICCHP focuses on Assistive Technoloy (AT), eAccessibility and eInclusion for people with disabilities and older adults enabling a more independent life, participation and inclusion and improved services and support. The scientific event includes a Universal Learning Design Track focusing on practical application of AT and eInclusion in education. ICCHP features many workshops and seminars in particular organised by EC funded R&D projects.
- CALL FOR PROPOSALS
- Call for proposals - Pilot project for the development of sector skills alliances
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(Deadline: 16/08/2012) Today shortages of vocational skills have become a serious problem in many economic sectors. Consequently, Europe has to better match demand for and supply of skills. The Europe 2020 Strategy has set an ambitious target of a 75% employment rate to be achieved by 2020. In this context, the Bruges Communiqué calls for vocational and educational training (VET) to better respond to labour market needs. This requires improved understanding of emerging and evolving sectors and their skills needs as well as better mechanisms to translate this understanding into corresponding training provision. The Commission's proposal for a future programme "Erasmus for All" foresees a new category of transnational partnership called Sector Skills Alliances (SSA) to promote cooperation between three categories of partners: the world of education and training (VET providers); sector-specific expertise (including social partners, sectoral federations, Chambers etc.); and bodies involved in education and training systems (public or private bodies or authorities). Drawing on evidence of skills needs and trends, SSA will work to design and deliver joint curricula and methods which provide learners with the skills required by the labour market. The overall goal is systemic impact on training in the economic sectors concerned in order to increase their competitiveness. The current call for proposals provides and direct support for testing Sector Skills Alliances to draw lessons for future implementation.
New in the Library
- REPORTS AND STUDIES
- Ethical Literature Review of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) technologies
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11 May 2012
The introduction of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) technologies triggers serious ethical issues regarding their usage. This report carries out and presents a systematic review of existing literature on the ethical aspects. Dem@Care is a research project partly funded by the Seventh RTD Framework Programme.
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