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What’s in a Word? Today’s Meaning of Innovation

Innovation

Innovation is fundamental to improving our economies. Supporting innovation is a top priority for COST, building science networks across borders to boost Europe's research potential.

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29 June 2009
COST in Belgrade for the Serbian Info Day: Towards Integration into the ERA

Professor Francesco Fedi, President of the COST Committee of Senior Officials (CSO), was invited and participated in the Serbian Info Day in Belgrade on 29 June 2009. It was organised by the Serbian Ministry of Science and Technological Development and by the European Commission.

29 June 2009
COST Statement: the Role of COST in the ERA 2020

COST Vision 2020 is framed by the Strategic 2020 Vision for the European Research Area (ERA). There are several modes of cooperation and instruments to fulfil the mission of ERA. One of them is COST - "European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research" - with long and unique experience in the coordination of nationally-funded research activities.

23 June 2009
More New Zealand Exchanges Ahead

Di McCarthy and Dr Martin Grabert

Dr Di McCarthy, CEO of the Royal Society of New Zealand, and Dr Martin Grabert, COST Office Director, signed a new reciprocal agreement on 5 June 2009 in Brussels. This means COST Actions involving partner institutions from New Zealand can continue to apply for special funding to collaborate in common fields of research.