A report set out a 'road map' for ageing research, designed to enable Europe to respond successfully to unprecedented demographic challenges.
Source: A Road Map for European Ageing Research, FUTURAGE
Links: Report
Date: 2011-Nov
An article examined the importance of involving children and listening to their voices and perspectives in research (based on studies in a range of European countries). All young children had the competence to engage in research as sophisticated thinkers and communicators, and the inclusion of children's views was essential to understanding their life worlds.
Source: Deborah Harcourt and Johanna Einarsdottir, 'Introducing children's perspectives and participation in research', European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, Volume 19 Issue 3
Links: Article
Date: 2011-Nov
The report of an expert group sought to identify the framework for a new and more coherent methodology to assess the research produced by European universities.
Source: Expert Group on Assessment of University-Based Research, Assessing Europe s University-Based Research, European Commission
Links: Report
Date: 2011-Aug
A report presented an overview of the socio-economic research funded by the European Union and linked to the Europe 2020 strategy.
Source: Databases from Socio-Economic Research Projects for Policymaking, European Commission
Links: Report
Date: 2011-Jun
The European Commission began consultation on future European Union research and innovation funding. It proposed an approach that focused more directly on tackling the most pressing 'societal challenges'.
Source: From Challenges to Opportunities: Towards a common strategic framework for EU research and innovation funding, European Commission
Links: Consultation document | European Commission press release | Times Higher Education report
Date: 2011-Feb
An independent European advisory body produced guidance detailing which member state's law applied to the gathering or processing of personal data, including for educational and research purposes.
Source: Article 29 Data Protection Working Party, Opinion 8/2010 on Applicable Law, European Commission
Links: Guidance
Date: 2011-Jan
