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This section provides information about activities in or with Ukraine. The platform S&T Gate UKR.EU offers regular, detailed and up-to-date information about the most important developments in the area of science and technology.
  • 27.01.2012

    Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan - will investments push agricultural development?

    The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) organised a podium discussion titled: 'Agricultural Investments in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan - "Land Grabbing" or Development Opportunity? ' in the frame of the 'International Green Week 2012' in Berlin, where experts from science, policy and private sector met to exchange their views at the 'Global Forum for Food and Agriculture'.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/659.php)
  • 25.01.2012

    UCAB signs agreement with IAMO at International Green Week in Germany

    In the framework of the International Green Week (Berlin, Germany), the Association «Ukrainian Agribusiness Club» (UCAB) together with the Ukrainian Embassy in Germany and the Eastern Committee on Economic Relations organised an Evening on Ukrainian Agribusiness. The reception, in which the Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Mykola Prysiazhnyuk, participated, was held on January 20, at the Ukrainian Embassy in Berlin.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/658.php)
  • 31.01.2012 - 01.02.2012 | Kyiv, Ukraine

    BILAT-UKR Final Conference "Enhancing the bilateral Science and Technology Partnership in Ukraine"

    At the final conference of the project, which started in 2008 and will run until February 2012, the main results and achievements of BILAT-UKR, examples of tools for enhanced EU-Ukraine cooperation, and key issues will be presented. Three parallel sessions on "European Neighbourhood Partnership Initiative for Ukraine and Regional Cooperation", "Setting-up European Technology Platforms and Innovation programmes", and "Mobility Programmes and Infrastructures" will take place.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/651.php)
  • | Deadline: 30 January 2012

    The Joint Operational Programme Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova (2007 - 2013) launches 2nd call for proposals for cross-border projects

    The objective of the Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova Joint Operational Programme for 2007-2013 is to provide the framework for the implementation of cross border activities in the context of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI). This call addresses local and regional authorities as well as non-profit organisations.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/653.php)
  • 22.11.2011

    Law "On Ratification of the Agreement by Exchange of Notes on Renewal of the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine" adopted

    The agreement renews the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine of July 4, 2002 signed in Copenhagen, which confirms importance of science and technology for the economic and social development of both Parties.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/652.php)
  • 05.10.2011

    German-Ukrainian Innovation Partnership in Sustainable Environmental Technologies

    A new German-Ukrainian project is meant to initiate research and development cooperation in sustainable environmental technologies. The main activities will be the establishment of a network in research and development of sustainable environmental technologies and training activities for young scientists and for staff of science parks, technology transfer centers and SMEs.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/648.php)
  • 04.10.2011

    ENPI Info Centre publishes Eastern Partnership Info Pack

    The Eastern Partnership Summit opened in Warsaw on 29th September. The ENPI Info Centre has prepared an Information Pack highlighting the achievements of this Partnership that completes the EU's foreign policy towards Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine as a specific Eastern dimension of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). It is available in English and Russian language.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/650.php)
  • 03.10.2011

    Registration open for the Tempus Information Days in Ukraine

    Tempus InfoDays will provide an opportunity to raise awareness among higher education institutions of the possibilities offered by the European Educational Programs: Tempus, Erasmus Mundus and Jean Monnet. Registration for the InfoDays in Ukraine is now open.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/649.php)
  • 03.08.2011

    EU 2012 Work Programmes - EU-Eastern Partnership opportunities at a glance

    The 2012 FP7 work programmes were adopted by the European Commission on 19 July. The first series of calls for proposals, with a budget of over €5.3 billion was launched on 20 July. To emphasize the international dimension of this initiative a new website was set up. The linked slides provide researchers working in EU-Ukraine cooperation with a brief overview of the content of the work programme and the current calls, and highlight some specific topics which may be of particular interest.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/646.php)
  • 20.07.2011

    New FP7 calls published today - Info Meeting in Brussels on 27 July

    The EU Framework Programme has published new calls for proposals, representing Europe's biggest ever package of research and innovation investment of approx. 7 billion Euro volume.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/645.php)
  • 11.07.2011

    The 'Participant Portal' - new online access point for participants in the EU's Framework Programme

    The European Commission's new Participant Portal becomes the single authoritative website for the publication of FP7 calls. Calls are no longer published on CORDIS. CORDIS users are being redirected to the relevant pages of the FP7 calls section on the Participant Portal and are assisted to update their bookmarks accordingly.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/644.php)
  • 20.06.2011 | Kyiv, Ukraine

    Information Day on Energy and Evironment in Kyiv

    The National Information Centre for Ukraine-EU S&T Cooperation jointly with the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences conducted within the IncoNet EECA project agenda the Information Day on FP7 priorities "Energy" and "Environment" (including "Climate Change") in Kyiv in the premises of E.O.Paton Electric Welding Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine on 20 June 2011.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/643.php)
  • 23.05.2011

    Grant opportunity to launch a new project with European and Ukrainian partners

    The 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development of the EU supports new multilateral scientific projects with both European and Ukrainian partners. In July 2011, a call in NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES, MATERIALS and NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES will be launched. This is an opportunity to be funded by the EU to launch a multilateral project between European and Ukrainian researchers.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/641.php)
  • 23.05.2011

    Grant opportunity to launch a new project with European and Ukrainian partners

    information in Ukrainian language
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/642.php)
  • 01.02.2011

    AERO-UKRAINE: "Stimulating Ukraine - EU Aeronautics Research Co-operation"

    Ukraine has a proud heritage in aeronautics dating from the Soviet era. It is one of the few countries in the world to have research, engineering and production capabilities across a wide range of aeronautics technologies. Despite these strengths, the participation of Ukrainian aeronautics actors in the EC's past framework programmes has been low. Consequently, the main aim of the AERO-UKRAINE project is to facilitate research co-operation between aeronautics actors from the EU and Ukraine.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/637.php)
  • 26.01.2011 | Donetsk, Ukraine

    Workshop review: "Possibilities for the Ukrainian Researchers in the EU Framework Programme"

    A workshop titled "Possibilities for the Ukrainian Researchers in the EU Framework Programme" was held at Donetsk National University on 26 January 2011. The target group included scientists, researchers and educators of Donetsk region. 47 of them took part in this event.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/636.php)
  • 26.01.2011

    EU funded research projects launch joint activity on partner search for Ukranian research institutions

    On 23rd December 2010 the National Contact Point of the EU 7th Framework Programme (FP7) on Research and Technology Development (FP7 NIP-Ukraine) and the EU-funded project "Joint Support Office for Enhancing Ukraine's Integration into the European Research Area" (JSOERA) launched a joint activity related to practical support to Partner Search. This activity comes in support to the request received from Ukrainian organisations willing to participate in FP7, and the EU organisations looking for potential partners in Ukraine.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/634.php)
  • 14.01.2011

    Ukrainian ICT research competence at a glance

    The EU-EECA ICT Cluster, a joint initiative of the projects ISTOK-SOYUZ, EXTEND and SCUBE-ICT, has developed promotional factsheets to present the ICT competence of various EECA countries at a glance. Follow the link for the ICT promo sheet for Ukraine.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/633.php)
  • 10.01.2011

    Ukrainian authorities planning to create common information infrastructure until 2015

    According to the State Agency of Ukraine for Science, Innovation and Information, a common information and telecommunications infrastructure of central and local government agencies will be established until 2015 as part of the third stage of electronic government development.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/631.php)
  • 20.09.2010

    Joint Statement by the President of the European Commission and the President of Ukraine

    The President of the European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso and the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych met in Brussels on 13 September 2010. They reviewed the state of play in EU-Ukraine relations; developments in Ukraine and the EU as well as international issues.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/626.php)
  • 20.08.2010

    Towards Ukrainian participation in EU programmes

    On 28 July, the European Commission presented the Council with proposed decisions regarding a protocol to the partnership agreement between the EU and Ukraine concerning Kiev's participation in the programmes of the Union. The protocol contains a framework agreement on the general principles for Ukraine's participation in the programmes of the Union.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/625.php)
  • 18.08.2010

    Ukraine establishes "State Committee on Science, Innovation and Informatization"

    A State Committee on Science, Innovation and Informatization of Ukraine has been established in accordance with Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine N548, from 5 July 2010.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/624.php)
  • 15.06.2010

    EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council, 14th Meeting, Luxembourg

    At the fourteenth EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council on 15 June 2010, the Cooperation Council underlined the strength of EU-Ukraine relations and looked forward to deepening them further in the coming year.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/616.php)
  • 11.05.2010

    Ukraine and Russia agree on closer cooperation in social sciences

    The ministers of science and education of Ukraine and the Russian Federation agreed to promote cooperation in social sciences and humanities between the two countries. Further steps for an integtrated approach in science and education are planned for the near future. (Link to external website in Russian language).
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/614.php)
  • 25.04.2010

    Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine implements State Committee for Science, Technology and Innovations Development

    By the Regulation No. 290 of 7 April 2010 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has founded the State Committee for the Issues of Science, Technology and Innovations Development.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/615.php)
  • 13.04.2010

    Extending EXTEND in Ukraine

    The Consultation Workshop "Current Situation and Priorities of Information and Communication Technologies Development in Ukraine for 2010-2015" took place in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 31 March 2010 in the premises of the Great Conference Hall of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/606.php)
  • 31.08.2009

    Ukraine and Belarus To Cooperate In Peaceful Use Of Outer Space

    The Council of Ministers of Belarus has approved the framework intergovernmental agreement between Belarus and Ukraine on cooperation in peaceful use of outer space.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/582.php)
  • 02.03.2009

    Germany: SME cooperation in research and technology of small and medium sized enterprises

    The "consultant for cooperation in research and technology" support innovating German SME-s and other German entities in identifying international innovation potentials and contacting key-players.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/480.php)
  • 02.02.2009

    A web-portal of the International Association of Academies of Sciences is opened

    International Association of Academies of Sciences is the international non-governmental organization created in 1993 in Kiev by representatives of the national academies of sciences of 15 states of Europe and Asia with the purpose of joining efforts for decision of major scientific problems and creating new partnerships between researchers. Now its web-portal is available at www.iaas.de
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/583.php)
  • 01.11.2008

    Final brochure of the SCOPE-EAST project

    As final and major achievement of the SCOPE-EAST project (Scenarios for a coordinated approach to sustainable S/T cooperation with the Eastern Neighbours of the EU) the project consortium has published a brochure comprising a summary of conclusions and recommendations which have been developed within the framework of this project.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/390.php)
  • 30.10.2008

    BILAT-UKR Kick-off: Enhancing the Bilateral S&T Partnership between EU Countries and Ukraine

    Against the background of the EU-Ukraine S&T Cooperation Agreement, BILAT-UKR - which is financed by the EU and started in September 2008 - focuses on providing a smooth and flexible frame to foster EU-Ukraine cooperation in science and technology, aiming in particular at an increased Ukrainian participation in FP7.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/394.php)
  • 06.10.2008

    Scientific World Forum at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (KPI)

    21st International CODATA Conference "Scientific Information for Society - from Today to the Future" was opened at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" on 06 October 2008. The conference organizers were the National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" and the Committee of Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) in partnership with the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/413.php)
  • 17.06.2008

    Two new European projects: BILAT-RUSSIA and BILAT-UKRAINE

    The two forthcoming EU-funded projects BILAT-RUS and BILAT-UKR focus on enhancing the bilateral S&T partnership between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, respectively, and the EU.
    [more] (URL: http://www.st-gateukr.eu/en/278.php)
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