Brussels News Update - July 2020

Hello and welcome to the July edition of the Brussels News Updates, the monthly EuChemS newsletter keeping you up to date on the latest chemistry related science-policy issues, news, awards and upcoming events.

This month, we look back at EuChemS 50th anniversary celebration that was held online on 3 July. We are pleased to announce that you can watch the full video of the event on EuChemS YouTube channel.

In this issue, we also have a look at what can be expected from Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union for Research and Science in Europe, the implementation of new European Parliament committees, and  the ISE Statement for an increase of the Horizon Europe budget, as well as other chemistry related news.

Read on more below for the latest news impacting Chemistry in Europe!

European Highlights

EuChemS 50th anniversary online celebration

On Friday, 3 July 2020, the European Chemical Society held its very first online webinar to celebrate 50 years since … Read more

Germany takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union

On 1 July 2020, Germany has officially taken over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from Croatia. … Read more

New special European Parliament committees

On 19 June, the European Parliament announced having set up special and inquiry committees and a permanent subcommittee. Among them, … Read more

Latest ECHA Committee for microplastics restrictions

The European Chemical Society attended the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) online meeting of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in … Read more

European Research Area: starting from scratch?

On 6 July 2020, the European Commission opened a roadmap on ‘the future of the European Research Area (communication)’: feedback … Read more

Open Education for a Better World – OE4BW

The mentoring programme Open Education for a Better World (OE4BW) was held online from 29 June to 2 July 2020. … Read more

ISE Statement for an increase of the Horizon Europe budget

On 14 July, Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE) asked European leaders for an increase of the Horizon Europe budget … Read more

Consultations & Roadmaps

If you would like to contribute to a EuChemS response to any of the consultations below, please drop us a line.

European Commission Public consultations

A number of consultations put forward by the European Commission are currently open, and listed below are some of them: … Read more

European Chemicals Agency Public Consultations

A number of consultations put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are currently open. You can take a look … Read more

European Food Safety Agency Public Consultations

A number of consultations put forward by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) are currently open. You can take a … Read more

Calls for Funding and Awards

European Research Council (ERC) grants

Currently, two calls are open: ERC Advanced Grants Deadline: 26 August 2020 Proof of Concept Grant Deadline: 17 September 2020Read more

Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) open call

Currently two calls are open: Individual Fellowships 2020 Deadline: 9 September 2020 Co-funding of regional, national, and international programmes 2020 … Read more

EuChemS Events

In the current environment and status of Covid-19, some events recognised by EuChemS are being postponed or cancelled.

EuChemS Events calendar is being updated on a regular basis.

If you planned to attend an event, you can check more about it here.

18th Ružička days – “Today science – tomorrow industry”

18th Ružička days – “Today science – tomorrow industry” 16 – 18 September 2020, Vukovar Croatia More info available here.Read more

Austrian Young Chemists Summit – YC Summit

Austrian Young Chemists Summit – YC Summit 20 – 23 September 2020, Online event More info available here.Read more

Online 2020 EuChemS General Assembly

EuChemS General Assembly 24 September 2020, Online Website: euchems.eu  Read more

Online annual meeting of EuChemS Professional Networks

Annual meeting of EuChemS Professional Networks 29 September 2020, Online Website: euchems.euRead more

Latest issue of EuChemS Newsletter

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#50yearseuchems
Presidency of the Council of the EU
Latest ECHA Committee
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