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Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as a key technology with fields of application in a wide variety of areas in society. However, researching, developing and, in particular, using AI systems presents enormous challenges for the computing power and storage capacity needed to process large data volumes. These are generated for example in internet applications such as the Internet of Things and broadband services such as HD video on demand and social media. Traditional electronic hardware is no longer able to meet this challenge. A new research alliance headed by Dr. Wolfram Pernice, a professor at the Institute of Physics at the University of Münster (Germany), is developing fast, energy-efficient optical hardware alternatives. The alliance is now to receive almost six million euros for this re
FuseNet | Education network celebrates 10 years
FuseNet, the
European fusion education network, has just turned 10. By supporting workshops and events, connecting educators and students, and advertising internship and job opportunities, FuseNet is playing an important role in educating the fusion workforce of the future.
Celebrating 10 years in the service of Master s- and doctoral-level training in fusion. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. The former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela certainly did not specifically have the education of future fusion scientists and engineers on his mind when he spoke these words. But Mandela s message could certainly also apply to the development of a new energy source for mankind. As fusion moves towards the commercial era, it is more important than ever that we provide the best possible education to the next generation of fusion scientists and engineers, said Ro
Horizon Europe : Council presidency reaches political agreement with the European Parliament
[Press release updated on 18 December 2020 to include link to the agreed text following endorsement by Coreper]
The EU has come closer to adopting its next multiannual framework programme for research and innovation. The German presidency of the Council today reached a provisional political agreement with the European Parliament s negotiators on the proposed regulation establishing Horizon Europe, the EU framework programme for research and innovation for the years 2021 to 2027.
I am delighted that the Council has been able to reach a political agreement with the European Parliament on Horizon Europe. This new Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for the period 2021 to 2027 provides a strong signal by the European Union for a competitive and forward-looking Europe. It is clear that we will only be able to overcome the major challenges of our time, such as the COVID-19 cri