Νέα Έρευνας και Καινοτομίας από το Εθνικό Κέντρο Τεκμηρίωσης (ΕΚΤ) http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=3731 el-gr http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 30 The National Documentation Centre published in March 2014 the final data of the main R&D Expenditure and Personnel indicators for reference year 2013. The complete set of more detailed data broken down type of expenditure, type of R&D personnel, educational level, sex, region, field of science, etc. will be made available in June 2015 (Commission Regulation 995/2012). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=90259 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=90259 Sun, 05 Apr 2015 21:00:00 GMT Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas, the Greek node of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), starts its new operational period, beginning 1/1/2015, with new high added value services that focus on Greek SMEs' needs towards internationalization and innovation. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89835 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89835 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:00:00 GMT The National Documentation Centre of Greece (EKT) has launched a study series based on bibliometric analyses which produce established and reliable indicators for research activity in Greece. The study series "Greek Scientific Publications: a Bibliometric Analysis of Greek Publications in International Scientific Journals" aims to identify the basic characteristics of Greek scientific output and to explore Greece s position in the international scientific landscape. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89800 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89800 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:00:00 GMT A new study conducted by the National Documentation Centre presents the results concerning the Greek participation in the European project "Information and Communication Technologies" (ICT) of the 7th Framework Programme (FP7) for Research for the period 2007-2013. According to the results, Greek research groups were involved in 591 projects, accounting for 25.7% of the total projects that were funded. Greek participants attracted a total of 330.42 million EUR of EU funding (4.3% of the total funding), placing Greece in the top 5 European countries with regard to the amount of funding received compared to the size of their ICT sector. The average success rate for proposals with Greek participation stood at 13.2%, placing Greece in 12th place in all 28 EU Member States. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89774 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89774 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:00:00 GMT The Community Innovation Survey for the period 2010-2012, carried out by the National Documentation Centre (EKT) in cooperation with the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), has been completed and the official statistics has been already submitted to the European Statistical Office (Eurostat). This data submission puts Greece back in the map of European indicators for Innovation, after a 6 year absence. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89659 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89659 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:00:00 GMT The partnership between the Greek SME Crypteia Networks, which specializes in digital security and the development of Threat Intelligence Platforms (MOREAL), and the National Documentation Centre (EKT) was distinguished as a best example of company support, in this year s Enterprise Europe Network Awards, the biggest European network for entrepreneurship and innovation. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89459 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89459 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:00:00 GMT Europeana for Research and Tourism was an invitation-only strategic meeting organised between Europeana, National Documentation Centre (EKT) and Culture24, with the support of the European Commission and the Hellenic General Secretariat for Research and Technology. The event was addressed at policy makers from the research, tourism and culture sectors. The aim of the event was for policymakers to investigate the value of reusing Europe's digitised cultural heritage and Europeana in particular, to advance growth in tourism and research, and to produce actionable measures for all involved stakeholders to this end. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89248 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89248 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 21:00:00 GMT A video clip with the title "Greece: the ERC makes a difference", on the impact of the European Research Council (ERC) in Greece, was released recently. To date, Greece has received almost 57 million euros in ERC funding. The video can be found in Greek (EL) and in English (EN). The ERC is widely seen as the flagship of the EU programmes for research (the 7th Framework Programme and now Horizon 2020): it is an EU body led by scientists, including Nobel Prize winners, which gives substantial grants to top researchers. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88960 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88960 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:00:00 GMT Τhe brokerage forum, MariMatch 2014, was organised by Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas (EEN-Hellas), the biggest network in Greece for entrepreneurship and innovation, at the International Shipping Exhibition "Posidonia" on the 4th & 5th June 2014 in Athens. The matchmaking event was initiated by the National Documentation Centre (EKT), EEN-Hellas coordinator, in order to enhance Greek businesses and research institutions participation in the event, for them to meet potential international business and research partners. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89138 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89138 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:00:00 GMT The official statistics for Research & Development (R&D) in Greece, with indicators for expenditure spent and personnel engaged in R&D activities, were sent to Eurostat by the National Documentation Center (EKT), after numerous years of Greece's absence. The data for 2011 and 2012 are now available in the Eurostat database and are already used for framing research and innovation policies, such as Smart Specialisation Strategies for Greek Regions. Overall findings so far are encouraging as Gross Domestic Expenditure for R&D reached 0.69 of GDP (EUR 1,338 million) in 2012. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89079 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89079 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 21:00:00 GMT The city of Athens Innovation and entrepreneurship hub was recently launched, at Technopolis. INNOVATHENS is addressed to all young people, providing them with the opportunity to cooperate with academics, researchers, entrepreneurs and professional. The mission of INNOVATHENS is to create a leading innovation hub for south-eastern Europe with a far-reaching global impact. As stated by its creators, every group of entrepreneurs with a new idea-attempt will be supported, while they will be given the boost they need in order to stand in the innovation market. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89097 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=89097 Tue, 27 May 2014 21:00:00 GMT The conference on "Achieving Impact" was the 3rd in a series of conferences organized within EU presidencies and focusing on Social Sciences and the Humanities (SSH) within the Horizon 2020 programme. The Athens conference was organized by NET4SOCIETY, the network of the National Contact Points (NCPs) for the SSH. The local organizer of the conference was the National Documentation Centre (EKT), the Greek NCP for the SSH in Horizon 2020, and a "value mediator" for the impact of the SSH research, as Dr Evi Sachini, Director of EKT noted in her welcome speech. The conference was a successful event that brought together more than 400 attendees from all over Europe. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88802 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88802 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:00:00 GMT WebEKT is the directory that gathers together all the websites developed and supported by the National Documentation Centre EKT. In the directory WebEKT one may find all the activities and projects the institution implements or participates in, while they are accessible through the various websites. WebEKT provides an easy-to-use environment for the user to navigate through and discover EKTs over 60 different websites. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88435 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88435 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 21:00:00 GMT Openarchives.gr is the largest portal providing a single point of access to Greek scientific and cultural digital content of high quality. It harvests the metadata of collections in Greece that are OAI-PMH compatible. Content providers are libraries, archives, museums, academic and research institutions from Greece and Cyprus. Through openarchives.gr users can search for academic dissertations, research articles, books, music scores, maps, etc., and among topics that span the arts, humanities, sciences and medicine disciplines. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88743 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88743 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:00:00 GMT The international Business-to-Business event focusing on tourism and blue growth Mission for Growth 2014, organised by Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas, the largest network of integrated business support in Greece, was successfully completed. The event took place on 11 March 2014, under the Hellenic Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The National Documentation Centre (EKT), EEN - Hellas coordinator, contributed to the event by enhancing the participation of Greek enterprises and research institutions, for them to realise international business and research partnerships. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88689 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=88689 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:00:00 GMT From 16 to 18 of October, the National Documentation Centre (EKT) organised an International Conference focused at the latest developments and trends in regard to policies affecting Open Data and Open Access to publicly funded scientific research with a particular focus on relevant developments in the Mediterannean countries. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=87949 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=87949 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:00:00 GMT The National Documentation Centre (EKT) was awarded with the Best Practice Award 2013 during the annual conference organised by the Enterprise Europe Network, in Vilnius, Lithuania, on the 16th of October. The award refers to the successful cooperation between the Greek Network and the newly established Albanian Enterprise Europe Network. In July 2012, Greek partner EKT and Turkish partner Ege University Science and Technology Centre, were appointed mentors of the Albanian partners, which had just joined the Network. The mentorship turned soon into successful cooperation. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=87775 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=87775 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:00:00 GMT Τhe two-day "Creativity: Innovative, Open and Economically Sustainable Models of Creative Production" international conference, organized by EKT was successfully completed. The conference took place in Athens, on 30/9 and 01/10/2013 as part of the European project "Creativity: Innovative Models of Production and Access", in collaboration with the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=87770 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=87770 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:00:00 GMT A valuable resource of scientific knowledge, the National Archive of Greek PhD theses, is now accessible at www.didaktorika.gr. The portal?s new edition encompasses advanced functions for navigating and searching through several thousands of PhD theses and provides a series of additional services to registered users. The portal hosts the National Archive of PhD theses (EADD), which provides access to the PhD theses from all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Greece as well as PhD theses awarded to Greek scholars by foreign HEIs and certified by the Hellenic NARIC. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=86849 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=86849 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT A remarkable interactive application in culture stands out among the digital collections at NISRT (National Information System for Research and Technology). "Athena, Goddess of the Acropolis" is the application that opens the virtual doors of the museum of Acropolis and offers its visitors a unique experience in the world of the museum. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=86047 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=86047 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:00:00 GMT The National Documentation Centre (EKT) announces the electronic edition of Historein, a significant peer reviewed journal in the world of history. Scientists, researchers and those who have an interest in history, its theory and historical writing, have now online access to more than 130 articles in the field. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=85811 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=85811 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:00:00 GMT The current edition of the "PanEuropean Networks: Science and Technology", a popular periodical among the academic, politic and scientific community of Europe, hosts a publication presenting the National Documentation Centre of Greece. Browsing through the edition, under the title "The National Documentation Centre of Greece: Dr. Sachini explores the institutions'role in enabling access to knowledge and facilitating research and innovation", readers can find a tribute to the National Documentation Centre of Greece (EKT). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=85572 www.ekt.gr Ψηφιακό Περιεχόμενο, Βιβλιοθήκες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=85572 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:00:00 GMT Indicators in research, technology and innovation (R&D indicators) are an essential tool which guides policy decisions in research and contributes to the formation of a new paradigm for progress which sets knowledge at its base. In this respect, EKT in cooperation with GSRT (General Secretariat for Research and Technology) successfully organized the conference 'Greek Scientific Publications and Policy Design in Research, Development and Innovation'. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=84992 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=84992 Mon, 07 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT MedOANet is carrying out surveys among research performing institutions, research funders and academic and research publishers in order to map the current situation of Open Access -in terms of policies and practices in Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal-. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=84983 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=84983 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:00:00 GMT The National Documentation Centre (EKT) has now released the English version of the second part of the study series 'Greek Scientific Publications: Bibliometric analysis'. The study covers the periods 1993-2008 and 1996-2010 with an aim to analyze Greek Scientific activity in the international landscape. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=84879 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=84879 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:00:00 GMT WORKPAD, an EU-funded ICT research project, has developed software applications that allow emergency teams responding to natural disasters to coordinate and communicate with each other quickly and efficiently, helping to save more lives. Coordination and communication is especially important when emergency teams from many different agencies, civil authorities and NGOs are on the ground at the same time. ?1.85 million of EU funding helped the researchers to explore how dozens of databases from different organisations can be linked via peer-to-peer technology to improve response time and avoid duplication of efforts. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=81230 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=81230 Wed, 11 May 2011 21:00:00 GMT Europeans face less disruption when travelling by train this summer, thanks to a research project that has received ?2.6 million of EU funding. From 2006 to 2009, researchers from 12 universities (in Greece, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and The Netherlands) and French railway company SNCF (Soci?t? Nationale des Chemins de fer Fran?ais) worked on the ARRIVAL project, under the coordination of Prof. Dr. Christos Zaroliagis from the Research Academic Computer Tecnology Institute (CTI), University of Patras. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=81145 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=81145 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:00:00 GMT An excellent example of how small companies can offer value-added innovation and compete in the global marketplace, thus helping the Greek economy to gain greater exposure, is given by the Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association (HSIA) - a non-profit association of high-tech industries in the microelectronics sector, launched in 2005. HSIA brings together 50 industrial members and over 30 universities and institutes in Greece and abroad. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80858 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80858 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:00:00 GMT A major project in Space Physics - the first in Greece funded by the European Space Agency - was recently completed by researchers at the National Observatory of Athens, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Athens. The project "SREM Solar Particle Event Scientific Analysis" covered the analysis of measurements of solar energy particles using the particle radiation detector ESA SREM. The project is expected to result in an early warning system for explosive solar events affecting the Earth's magnetosphere and near interplanetary space. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80833 www.ekt.gr Φυσική, Χημεία, Μαθηματικά http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80833 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:00:00 GMT Amongst historic artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens found recently the 11 year old Myrtis, the young Athenian girl that lived and died during the 5th century BC. Some 2,500 years later, Myrtis comes "face to face" with the citizens of the 21st century, thanks to an international, multi-sectoral scientific collaboration employing state-of-the-art technology. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=81342 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=81342 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT A Greek project was among the five projects that were recently recognized as the "Best of the Best" LIFE-Environment projects by the European Commission. "EnviFriendly - Environmental Friendly Technologies for Rural Development" is a scheme designed by a consortium of Greek institutes coordinated by the Prefecture of Laconia to develop "common sense" environmentally-friendly technologies to reduce agricultural pollution. The project developed an integrated management plan for the Evrotas River Basin and coastal zone, combining environmentally friendly technologies and socio-economic factors. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=81310 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=81310 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT The development of sensitive and specific methodologies to identify early epigenetic markers for major types of cancer, like prostate and colorectal cancer, is the aim of the European consortium EpiDiaCan which has recently been established as a project under the "Health" theme of the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme. The coordinating organization of the project is the Laboratory of Signal Mediated Gene Expression of the Institute of Biological Research and Biotechnology/National Hellenic Research Foundation (IBRB/NHRF). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80479 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80479 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT The Market Design category of the annual Trading Agent Competition - TAC 2010, held at Harvard University in June, was won by a team from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The team was awarded first place in the competition for their project "software agents" - a sophisticated software program that executes electronic transactions automatically and autonomously, and can take part in online auctions. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80878 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80878 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:00:00 GMT A Declaration on Open Access in Southern Europe was signed during a seminar organized by the Spanish Organization on Research and Technology (FECYT) in the frame of the Spanish Presidency of the EU in Granada, Spain, on May 12-14th. Some of the main points of the Declaration are the development of common policies for Open Access in Southern Europe, the development of national task forces, and initiatives to promote Open Access among all stakeholders. Delegations from Greece, Turkey, Italy, France and Portugal took part in the seminar. Each delegation comprised stakeholders in Open Access, such as policy and funding agencies, publishers, libraries, researchers etc. The National Documentation Centre participated in the Greek delegation. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80539 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80539 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:00:00 GMT The fight against bureaucracy is the aim of the 3rd phase of Labs.OpenGov - an action undertaken by the team on Electronic Governance and New Information and Communication Technologies of the Prime Minister?s Office. During the first 2 phases, a public consultation took place and hundreds of proposals for the redesign of electronic public services were gathered. The more feasible and valuable ideas were presented at special events. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80467 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80467 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:00:00 GMT It can comprehend elements of natural language and provide respective information about the exhibits or other elements that have been stored in its databases, while guiding the visitors through the area. The INDIGO robot operates as a pilot at the Cultural Centre "Hellenic Cosmos", at a specially shaped experimental exhibition space and holds data from the virtual reconstruction of the Ancient Agora of Athens. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79582 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79582 Tue, 18 May 2010 21:00:00 GMT The National Documentation Centre (EKT) recently launched www.openaccess.gr/blog , a blog on Open Access. The blog aims to promote the dialogue on Open Access, the adoption of Open Access policies in research organizations and the effective dissemination of research performed in Greece. The blog is complementary to www.openaccess.gr , the only Greek website that collects information on Open Access, on the relevant national and international policies, as well as news and events in Greece and the world. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80162 www.ekt.gr Ψηφιακό Περιεχόμενο, Βιβλιοθήκες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=80162 Mon, 03 May 2010 21:00:00 GMT Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes of the Foundation of Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), participates in four European projects, in the field of fuel cells and hydrogen production. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79783 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79783 Sun, 02 May 2010 21:00:00 GMT The Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) of FORTH is participating in the effort to understand a fundamental biological problem, namely how cells regulate the movement of their proteins. Some of the research results are presented in today's edition of Nature, one of the most authoritative international scientific journals. They stem from an intercontinental cooperation between the research teams of Tassos Economou, IMBB Researcher and Associate Professor at the Biology Department of the University of Crete, and that of Charalambos Kalodimou, Associate Professor at Rutgers University (New Jersey, USA). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79687 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79687 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT The Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) has recently received a new distinction at European level, as the project "ADAPTIVES / Algorithmic Development and Analysis of Pioneer Techniques for Imaging with waves", submitted by Dr. Chrysoula Tsogka, has been selected for granting by the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Fund 2009. The total amount of the grant will be 690.000 ? and will last for 5 years. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79080 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79080 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT In an event held recently in Athens, Friends of AIT awarded the first Niki Award to Dr. Thanasis Ekonomou, a professor of Astrophysics at the University of Chicago and a scientific researcher at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA). Dr. Economou has been building robotics and measurement instruments for interplanetary spacecraft since the mid-1960s being associated with NASA's major space missions. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79032 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=79032 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMT ERMIS, the Greek Public Service Portal, received a distinction at the European e-Government Awards 2009 as one of the three best applications for administrative efficiency and effectiveness. The awards ceremony took place at the 5th Ministerial eGovernment Conference: "Teaming up for the eUnion", on 19-20 November, in Malmo, Sweden, under the auspices of the Swedish EU Presidency. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=78933 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=78933 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMT The Parthenon Frieze, a unique work of art, is presented in a new website (www.parthenonfrieze.gr) which utilizes new technologies to present and elevate cultural content online. This new application, which was carried out by The Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism (YSMA-Acropolis Restoration Service, Department of Information and Education) in collaboration with the National Documentation Centre (EKT), is valuable for specialists and the general public alike. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=78668 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=78668 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT The Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas participated in the information campaign organized by the European Commission under the topic "Do you know what Social Europe can do for you?" The information exhibition took place in Athens (Syntagma Square), on 27-28 November 2009. The National Documentation Centre, Coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas, together with the Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises of Athens and Diktyo PRAXI (Help-Forward), partners of the Network, participated in the event. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=78673 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=78673 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT Research at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) / Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), published recently in the international scientific journal Nature, reveals a novel molecular mechanism that regulates cellular metabolism and ageing. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=78533 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=78533 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT A new ambitious European research project in the sector of Environmental Health has been recently launched under the coordination of the Institute of Biological Research and Biotechnology (IBRB) of the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF). EnviroGenomarkers (Genomics Biomarkers of Environmental Health) brings together 11 research organisations from 6 countries (Finland, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, and United Kingdom) who aim to study the environmental aetiology of human diseases such as cancer, lymphoma, neurological diseases and those of the immune system. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=77542 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=77542 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT A network of scientists led by the Foundation of Research & Technology - Hellas (FORTH), Greece, have been awarded a grant from the European Commission Seventh Framework Program, aiming to increase our understanding of how chronic inflammation in the body can lead to cancer. It is anticipated that this research program, code-named INFLA-CARE, for Inflammation and Cancer Research in Europe, will also lead to the development of novel approaches for the treatment and improved management of inflammation-associated malignancies, such as liver and colon cancer. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=77341 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=77341 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMT Congresses, lectures, exhibitions, book presentations and pupils? competitions are some of the events which have been programmed in Greece to celebrate 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy, with the central theme "The Universe: Yours to discover". The aim is to demonstrate the contribution of astronomy to society and civilisation, with emphasis on education, the activation of the public, and participation of young people. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75915 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75915 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:00:00 GMT In the developing world over a million children under five years of age lose their lives to malaria every year. The European project ENAROMaTIC (European Network for Advanced Research on Olfaction for Malaria Transmitting Insect Control), in which two Greek organisations also participate. the NCSR Demokritos (as coordinator) and the National Hellenic Research Foundation, aim to limit malaria with the exploitation of new technologies and, more specifically, with interventions which aim to reduce the ability of the mosquitoes which are responsible for the transmission of the disease to detect scents of human origin in their environment. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75727 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75727 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:00:00 GMT A complete series of products which water-proof and protect everyday surfaces, utilising the most advanced findings of nanotechnology science, have been developed by the Greek Company NanoPhos which, in less than three years, has won significant awards and realises exports to the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Norway, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Bulgaria. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75660 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75660 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:00:00 GMT The project TOWARDS (Transition of the networks of the food sector from the producer to the market) is heading towards successful completion. The project aims to support the networks of the agricultural and food products sector (unions, co-operatives, groups of growers, etc), in order to make a transition from the local producer level to the market and the final consumer, via the application of specialised evaluation tools and the exchange of experience and best practices with other networks and unions at a pan-European level. Participating in the project, which was co-funded by the 6th Framework Programme for EU research, were the Management and Development Corporation of Technological Park of Thessaloniki SA (TTP/MDC SA) as well as the University Departments and Centres for the support of innovation and entrepreneurship from six other European countries (Spain, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75828 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75828 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Commission in Athens organised an informative gala in Athens for the institution of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs or SMEs), within the framework of a range of events which will be held in all the capitals of Member States in 2009. During the event, more than 500 participants were informed in relation to the EU programmes which were planned for encouraging competitiveness and innovation in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. A Memorandum of Co-operation between the Special Secretariat for the Development of International Programmes of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas (the Greek node of the Enterprise Europe Network) aimed to take initiatives to support enterprises. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75767 www.ekt.gr Επιχειρηματικότητα http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75767 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT The European Research Project ORAMED aims at better protection of medical personnel from radiation to which they are exposed during the invasive radiology examinations and nuclear medicine. Via the project, which will last until and including 2011, organised measurements will be carried out in hospitals of various European countries while special techniques will also be used in simulation of the parameters and the measures of radio-protection. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75408 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75408 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT Greek SMEs are encouraged to utilise the services provided by the Enterprise Europe Network?Hellas to reinforce their competitiveness and innovation. This was among the conclusions of the official presentation of the new Network that took place on 19 December 2008, in Athens, and attracted more than 150 representatives of enterprises and organisations. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75604 www.ekt.gr Επιχειρηματικότητα http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75604 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT Information on the priorities and programmes that are planned in the framework of the Digital Strategy are presented in full on the internet site of SMS ?Digital Convergence? (www.infosoc.gr), in the module "Digital Greece 2007-2013? Interested parties can get information about the targets of the National Strategic Reference Framework 2007-2013 the ?Digital Leap? and the convergence of Greece and the countries within and outside the EU, the budget per action and region, the directions, invitations to tender, etc. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75491 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75491 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT Recent research at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, of the Foundation for Research & Technology-Hellas (FORTH) Crete, the results of which are published in the EMBO Journal, one of the most prestigious international scientific magazines reveals for the first time a scientific mechanism with which the nervous system learns and stores information. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75462 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75462 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT Significant research and academic bodies, including the National Documentation Centre (EKT) joined forces to extend the use of the applications of free software/open software in Greece: they founded EL/LAK, a non-profit company promoting Free Software / Open Source Software in the area of education, the public sector and enterprises in Greece. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75413 www.ekt.gr Κοινωνία της Πληροφορίας (Πολιτικές, Προγράμματα) http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75413 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT A new electronic database with legal content was recently presented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The e-Themis database provides free access to the totality of Greek legislation (laws, decrees, and regulatory decisions, as published in the Government's Official Gazette), since the establishment of the Greek State. Its content is organised into 42 thematic modules while the option to search by key words is also provided, in order to facilitate the access of citizens to the legal information that they need. The content of the database is constantly updated in order to ensure the accuracy of the information. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75286 www.ekt.gr Ψηφιακό Περιεχόμενο, Βιβλιοθήκες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75286 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT The European Commission honoured the telemedicine unit of Sotiria Hospital with a special distinction for the innovative exploitation of new informatics and communication technologies (ICT), for combating the exclusion of socially sensitive groups of patients, and more specifically, elderly people suffering from chronic diseases. The e-Inclusion awards are given to private, public and non-profit making organisations across Europe, whose activities contribute to the digital and social incorporation of citizens, thereby improving the quality of their lives. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75234 www.ekt.gr Κοινωνία της Πληροφορίας (Πολιτικές, Προγράμματα) http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75234 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF), represented by Professor Dimitrios Kyriakidis (Director and Chairman of the Board) and the ?rebro University (?U) represented by Professor Jens Schollin, (Vice-Chancellor), signed a Letter of Intent declaring their intention to collaborate in the areas of Medical and Life Science research. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75230 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=75230 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT Pioneering research works in all scientific fields carried out by young adults (14 to 21 years of age) were presented with awards in the Competition for New Scientists held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Among the prize winners was a young Greek researcher, 17 year old Nikos Passalis from Thessaloniki who won a special distinction for his work in informatics. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=74879 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=74879 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:00:00 GMT Researchers of the Institute of Electronic Structures and Lasers of the Foundation for Research & Technology-Hellas (FORTH) used modern laser techniques for the preservation and diagnostics of works of art, with the aim of choosing the appropriate method for removing the over-painting from work by Ad Reinhardt. The operation for the conservation and recovery of the painting was presented at the exhibition ?Imageless: the scientific study and experimental conservation of a Blackboard by Ad Reinhardt" which was recently held at the Guggenheim Museum of New York. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=74870 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=74870 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:00:00 GMT Five young Greek scientists distinguished in the areas of Applied and Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine and Biomedicine were awarded the Scientific Awards of the Bodossaki Foundation. The event, which was held at the Ceremonial Hall of the University of Athens, was attended by the President of the Republic, Mr. Carolos Papoulias, while the awards were presented by the Rector of the University of Athens, Professor Ch. Kittas. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73897 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73897 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:00:00 GMT Electronic web services will be available in June for the citizens of 469 Greek municipalities, each with a population of under 20,000. 28 of these are in the prefecture of Attiki, 136 in Madeconia-Thrace, 66 in the Aegean region, 101 in Western and Southern Greece and 138 in Central Greece. The project ?Municipal Internet Portals?, with a total budget of 28.8 million EURO, is part of the Digital Strategy initiative and enables smaller municipalities to provide online digital services to citizens. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73803 www.ekt.gr Κοινωνία της Πληροφορίας (Πολιτικές, Προγράμματα) http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73803 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 GMT The results of informing and consulting the local authorities in the country?s regions on the new Operational Programme ?Competition and Enterprise? (EPAN II) for 2007-2013 were recently presented at an event of the Special Secretariat for Competition of the Ministry for Development in Athens, with the presence of the Minister for Development, Mr. Ch. Folias. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73748 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73748 Thu, 29 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT Youth entrepreneurship and the role of innovation in education were the main subjects of the events of ?Innovation Days 2008?, organised by Microsoft Hellas in Athens. Among the events realized at the newly inaugurated Microsoft Innovation Centre, the Greek innovation award Imagine Cup was granted to the 16-year old high school student, Antonis Platanios, who will represent Greece in the world finals of this year?s Imagine Cup competition with the ?Protasis? application for the home of the future. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73720 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73720 Thu, 29 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT The growth of the Greek economy and the need to intensify reform policies are set out in the Annual Competitiveness Report 2007, recently presented by the President of the National Council for Competitiveness and Development, (ESAA) Prof. Spyros Makrydakis. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73675 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73675 Mon, 26 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT The close relationship between an economy?s capacity for innovation and advanced technology sectors is described in the new study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). According to the study, the development of advanced technology sectors, even though it does not automatically translate into an innovative result, can mobilize resources, skills and knowledge into other sectors through products and service, thus allowing for improved innovation performance across the economy. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73669 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73669 Wed, 21 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT A new and innovative service for the measurement of electromagnetic radiation, named Mobile Hermes, was presented by the Radiocommunications Laboratory of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Mobile Hermes measures and records the electromagnetic radiation emitted by radio and TV station transmitting antennae, mobile telephony antennae, radars etc. The implementation of Mobile Hermes has already begun in the Municipality of Thessaloniki. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73433 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73433 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT The new website of the National Strategic Reference Framework (ESPA) 2007-2013 is now accessible at www.espa.gr. This new website provides users with access to overall information regarding the co-financed programmes for the actions of the new Programming Period 2007-2013. More specifically, this website provides information regarding the objectives, actions, institutional framework and the course of implementation of the National Strategic Reference Framework (ESPA 2007-2013), as well as information on sector programmes and operational programmes per se. Special sections have been created for private persons, businesses and bodies, in order to increase the usability of the website. Furthermore, a chat facility and forum have been added, enhancing the interactional potential of the website. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73396 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73396 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT The new web portal of the Hellenic Copyright Organisation (OPI) is now complete and accessible at www.opi.gr. It offers visitors several interactive services related to OPI areas of competency. This project was realized within the scope of the Operational Programme ?Information Society? (3rd Community Framework). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73247 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73247 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT The solar reactor to produce hydrogen by splitting water, which was developed as part of the research project Hydrosol, is now in pilot operation. A demonstration was held recently as part of the "Solar Fuel" event in Almer?a, Spain. The Hydrosol project has developed an innovative solar reactor to produce hydrogen from water, and is coordinated by the Laboratory of Aerosol and Particle Technology of CERTH (Centre for Research & Technology Hellas). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73257 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73257 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT At the end of March, the first meeting was held for the Monitoring Committee for the Ministry of Development's Operational Programme "Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship" (EPAN II) which is planned for the period 2007-2013. EPAN II includes activities to support entrepreneurship, innovation and extroversion, which were already begun with EPAN during 2000-2006. The main developmental aim is to improve competitiveness. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73240 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73240 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT The National Hellenic Research Foundation celebrated fifty years of innovative contributions to scientific knowledge at an anniversary exhibition which took place in Athens on 19 March, attended by the President of the Hellenic Republic, Karolos Papoulias, and Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis. The achievements of the six NHRF research institutes (three in Humanities and three in Natural Sciences) and of the National Documentation Centre (EKT) were presented at the exhibition via DVD screenings, posters and other related exhibits. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73183 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=73183 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMT The digital profile of Greek businesses with more than 10 employees is near the European average according to 2007 annual results of the indicators for the eEurope and i2010 initiatives, which have been recently published by the Observatory for the Greek Information Society. Small businesses with 1-9 employees are still far away from converging with Europe. As regards the use of the internet by citizens, the messages emerging from the younger generations are positive, although the 35-54 age group continues to avoid adopting new technologies. Six detailed studies have been made, throughout Greece, concerning Households, Businesses, e-Government, e-Learning, e-Health and Cost of Interconnection. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72933 www.ekt.gr Κοινωνία της Πληροφορίας (Πολιτικές, Προγράμματα) http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72933 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMT Three companies (Cosmote, Microsoft Hellas and Geomatics) and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), have joined forces in a joint attempt aiming to help visually handicapped people. The result of their cooperation is the "smart" navigation system SmartEyes. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72615 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72615 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT The wireless network belonging to the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) was introduced at the one-day conference for "Advanced Broadband Services for the Citizens of Athens" which was recently held by the National Documentation Centre (EKT). It is the fourth free-of-charge wireless hotspot in the centre of Athens (following those at Syntagma Square, Thissio and Kotzia Square). As stressed at the conference, the use of public WiFi HotSpots is constantly increasing, particularly among the young, which has led the state to sponsor the operation of 100 such HotSpots all over Greece. The conference was held at the NHRF as part of the celebrations for its 50 year anniversary, in collaboration with the Special Secretariat of Digital Planning of the Ministry for Finance and Economy. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72801 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72801 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT The Hellenic Ministry of Transport and Communications strategy to develop electronic services and new technologies was presented by Minister Kostas Hatzidakis, who described it as "the plan we should follow in the coming years so that we can contribute effectively, and in an organised way, to digital convergence with the rest of Europe." http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72785 www.ekt.gr Κοινωνία της Πληροφορίας (Πολιτικές, Προγράμματα) http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72785 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT The Hellenic Technology Clusters Initiative (HTCI) has taken on a new name and a new image: its distinctive new name is Corallia, which was selected to express the values which dominate the initiative. The word combines the following elements: Co, Coral, Core, Rally, Co-Rally, All, Allia and Alliance. The combination of design and colours in the new logo incorporate the concepts of ecosystem and cooperation, development and assertiveness, optimism innovation, networking and polycentricism. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72732 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72732 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT The problems faced by female Greek researchers and the measures which should be taken in order to support the progress of their scientific career are portrayed in the study "Mapping of the Greek Female Research Potential in Science" (www.ekt.gr/ereunitries), undertaken by the Greek National Documentation Centre (EKT). According to the results of quantitative and qualitative research, female researchers in the public sector (universities and research institutes) consider the lack of appropriate state policy and commitments towards children and family to be fundamentally restrictive factors for their scientific careers. For this reason, they consider State family support and an improvement in working conditions to be essential. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72442 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72442 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT The Microsoft Innovation Center in Athens was opened by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates during his recent visit to Greece. The Innovation Center, one of the many already operating in Europe (Germany, Denmark, Croatia, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Latvia, Romania, Italy and Finland), was anticipated in the bill for collaboration between the Greek State and Microsoft, which was voted by the Greek Parliament on 18/1/2008. This ratifies the collaboration agreement between Greece and Microsoft which was signed in 2006 by Bill Gates and the Minister for Finance and Economy, Giorgos Alogoskoufis. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72628 www.ekt.gr Κοινωνία της Πληροφορίας (Πολιτικές, Προγράμματα) http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72628 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:00:00 GMT A new research centre has recently been opened in Athens, the Hellenic Centre of Neurosurgical Research "Professor Petros S. Kokkalis". The Centre will operate from the Evaggelismos Hospital and aims to support the collaboration between the neuroscientific and biotechnology communities in Greece, as well as researching modern microprocessing and nanotechnology implant systems in the field of neuroengineering. The establishment and operation of the Centre was made possible by the support of three organisations: the University of Athens; Evaggelismos Hospital; and the Kokkalis Foundation. The network and telephone services of the Centre have recently been significantly upgraded with sponsorship from the telecommunications provider Hellas On Line (HOL). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72562 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72562 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:00:00 GMT The Greek National Research and Education Network (GRNET) recently launched the next generation network GRNET3, which will be realised as part of the Operational Programme ?Information Society?, in order to provide advanced internet services to cater for the needs of the academic and research communities of Greece. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72451 www.ekt.gr Κοινωνία της Πληροφορίας (Πολιτικές, Προγράμματα) http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72451 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:00:00 GMT Given the dramatic drop in global reserves of conventional energy sources in recent years, the impact it will have on the quality of life and the environment in the near future is clear. Building consumption of thermal energy is one of the most important parameters in this problem, since most buildings - either due to their age or the construction method employed - waste significant amounts of energy. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71786 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71786 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:00:00 GMT Cell, one of the most reliable international scientific journals, has published some of the research results of the intercontinental collaboration between the research teams of Assistant Professor Charalampos Kalodimos of Rutgers University (New Jersey, USA) and Tasos Economou, Researcher at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (ΙΜΒΒ) of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) and Associate Professor at the Department of Biology of the University of Crete. The subject matter of the research is a fundamental biological problem: how cells direct the movement of their proteins. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72263 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72263 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:00:00 GMT The Industrial Property Organisation (ΟΒΙ) created the legal information database LEGIS in order to provide search and information services on industrial property issues. Through LEGIS, those interested have access to four types of legal document (legislation, case law, opinions and legal articles), and can choose between a document search based on pre-selected criteria and free search with keywords which make up the thesaurus of legal terms relating to industrial property (LEXICON). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71905 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71905 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:00:00 GMT COMPUVAC, a new research project, aims to design and develop new genetic vaccines with the immediate goal of ensuring high safety and effectiveness specifications. Eighteen research teams from prominent academic and research foundations, as well as companies from nine European countries, specialised and experienced in the sectors of immunology, virology, molecular biology, vaccine development and bioinformation, are taking part in the project. The Greek Pasteur Institute is one of the partners in the project. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72112 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72112 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:00:00 GMT Among the subjects dealt with at the 9th Annual Forum on Information and Communications Technologies (Greek ICT Forum) on 'Paths to a Digital Greece', recently held in Athens, were perspectives for research and innovation in Greece in the coming years and methods able to keep pace with entrepreneurship. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71994 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71994 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT Despina Sanoudou, Maria Katsikini and Marilena Kampa were awarded the Greek L'OREAL-UNESCO 2007 Awards for Women in Science for their scientific work, in a ceremony held at the University of Athens on 22 November. The aim of the awards, organised in 2007 for the second year, is to recognise rising stars among women scientists who have carried out exemplary research in Greece in the field of life sciences and the physical sciences. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72076 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72076 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) is providing free wireless broadband access to the internet for all citizens and visitors to the centre of Athens. In a modern environment, users can link up to the internet at high speeds and become acquainted with wireless broadband access, using their laptops, PDAs or mobile phones. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72002 www.ekt.gr Χωρίς Κατηγορία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=72002 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT Recently, the Hellenic Technology Clusters Initiative ( HTCI ) organised and conducted events in the USA on the subject "Re-discover Greece: Technology - Innovation - Business". The events, which were held in Boston and New York from 17 to 20 October, form part of the "US University and Business Roadshow " programme put together and coordinated by the HTCI . http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71921 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71921 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT Safe sea transport and calm passenger travel are promised by an innovative new system which combines atmospheric and wave data for reliable and detailed forecasts in coastal areas. This is the ΕSPΕΝ (Integrated Operational System for Monitoring and Forecasting Waves with Application to Greek Shipping) system, which is being developed within the framework of a research programme coordinated by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) and funded by the Secretariat-General of Research and Technology ('Competitiveness' Operational Programme). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71783 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71783 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT The first "Wizards of Science" Scientific Experiment Contest, where scientists and educators present innovative ideas for scientific experiments to the public and particularly to young people and children, will be organised by the Centre of Applied Industrial Design (CAID) in February 2008. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71592 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71592 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT The Greek Research and Technology Network (GRNET), through the E-business Forum and in collaboration with the non-profit organisation 'Creative Commons', has developed and distributed Greek versions of Creative Commons intellectual property protection licences to Greek creators. The Greek versions of the licences were created following public consultation and, to mark their launch, a special event was held at the University of Athens, with Professor Lawrence Lessig, instigator of the innovative concept, as a guest. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71793 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71793 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:00:00 GMT The 16th Academic Libraries conference entitled "The human factor in the configuration of current and future library" was held from 1 to 3 October 2007 at the University of Piraeus. The Conference?s aim was to exchange knowledge and experiences about improving libraries and showcasing their contribution to national development. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71699 www.ekt.gr Ψηφιακό Περιεχόμενο, Βιβλιοθήκες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71699 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:00:00 GMT The 1st Hi-Tech Innovators' Partenariat held in Thessaloniki on 5-6 October 2007 wihtin the framework of the International Infosystem 2007 Exhibition was a major success. The Partenariat, which was the first Greek business event in the hi-tech and innovation sector, was organised by the Hellenic Foreign Trade Board (HEPO) under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance & Economy and the Ministry of Development with the support of sectoral associations and bodies such as the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Small Industry Chamber of Thessaloniki, the Exporters Union of Northern Greece, the Northern Greece Federation of IT Enterprises, HELEXPO, the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece and the Hellenic Centre for Investment. The event was actively supported by the National Documentation Centre (EKT), was promoted abroad via the European Network for Innovation Relay Centres (IRCs) and attracted the participation of a large number of Greek enterprises. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71694 www.ekt.gr Πολιτικές για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη, Καινοτομία http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71694 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:00:00 GMT Apollo 16 astronaut, Charles Duke, was at the Eugenides Foundation on Thursday 4 October for the first official presentation of the innovative digital film for the New Digital Planetarium entitled From Earth to the Moon. This event was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1, Earth's first satellite, as part of the worldwide events to mark the 'World Space Week', an event which has been held each year from 4 to 10 October since 1999, when it was inaugurated by the UN. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71685 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71685 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:00:00 GMT The Athens International Science Film Festival will be organised for the third consecutive year by the Centre of Applied Industrial Design, CAID. Anyone interested can submit an application by 15 December 2007. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71595 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71595 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:00:00 GMT A new European research network to develop new treatments for cancer entitled 'ONCODEATH-Sensitisation of solid tumour cells to death receptor related therapies? recently commenced work coordinated by the National Hellenic Research Foundation?s Institute of Biological Research and Biotechnology (IBRB/NHRF). http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71504 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71504 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:00:00 GMT The 3rd Conference on dialogue in foresight policy will be held by the General Secretariat for Research & Technology and the Greek Research and Technology Network on 26-27 November 2007 in Athens at the Ministry of Development. http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71599 www.ekt.gr Ερευνητικά Επιτεύγματα, Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες http://www.ekt.gr/content/display?prnbr=71599 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:00:00 GMT