On 29 October 2024, the ULPGC will host the Workshop on Diversity and Gender Equality, an event organised by the Vice-rectorate for Research and Transfer, in collaboration with the Vice-rectorate for Social Projection and Communication and Consulta Europa. This workshop, which will take place in the Aula de Piedra of the Rectorate of the ULPGC […]
Michelle Perello, CEO of Consulta Europa, was a key speaker at the Blue Up event, where she presented the AquaWind project, an innovative initiative that fuses offshore wind energy with sustainable aquaculture. This project, co-funded by the European Commission, seeks to generate a positive impact on the maritime sector, promoting an efficient and responsible use […]
The Science and Technology Park of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (FCPCT-ULPGC) hosted the second edition of the “Training in European Project Development and Management” course from September 17th to 19th, 2024. This course, organised by the European Projects Office (OPE) of the FCPCT and financed by the LidERA OPE-ULPGC project, provided […]
The European Union’s BESTLIFE2030 Programme has announced a significant funding boost, unveiling €5.57 million to support biodiversity conservation in its Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories. This initiative is part of a broader effort to safeguard fragile ecosystems through targeted local projects, and it marks a pivotal step in the EU’s commitment to global […]
Consulta Europa, as a partner of the TWINNEDbySTARS project, is pleased to invite small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the maritime tourism sector in the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Martinique to participate in our upcoming co-creation workshops. These workshops are designed to foster innovation, sustainable development and collaboration in the field of maritime tourism. […]
On July 30, 2024, the European Commission adopted an amendment to Decision C (2020) 7115, which authorises the use of unit costs for personnel costs. This amendment specifically targets owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and beneficiaries, such as natural persons, who do not receive a salary for work they personally carry out under […]
The EXPER (Excellent Peripheries for a Strong European Research Area) Summer School, held from July 17 to 19 at the NEXO Building of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), concluded with great success, leaving a significant impact on attendees and the research community. Over three intensive days, more than 90 participants, including […]
Gran Canaria, Spain. On June 4 and 11, Consulta Europa successfully conducted two training sessions as part of the course “Training in the Development and Management of European Projects.” Organised by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) in collaboration with the European Projects Office of the Canary Islands Foundation for Science and […]
In the face of climate change, insular regions are on the frontline, grappling with unprecedented impacts on their fragile ecosystems, rich in endemic species critical to global biodiversity. However, amidst these challenges, opportunities arise to strengthen these territories through tangible Nature-based Solutions and regional climate adaptation strategies. Shedding light on these pathways, Consulta Europa […]
On May 7th, a milestone in the fight against discrimination within the European Union occurred as the Council formally adopted two directives aimed at enhancing the role and effectiveness of equality bodies across member states. Equality bodies, established to promote equal treatment, combat discrimination, and aid victims, will see their capabilities significantly bolstered under the […]
Attention young Europeans, lovers of the cosmos and seekers of stellar knowledge: TWINNEDbySTARS is pleased to announce the upcoming ‘Stellar Tour’ event! This exciting journey is designed especially for you. Join us on 16 May for an unforgettable experience through the outermost regions, where we will explore the constellations, fascinating mythologies and astronomical curiosities that […]
Yesterday, Gran Canaria, Spain, marked a successful celebration of the International Day of Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), emphasising the crucial need to bridge the gender gap in the tech sector. The event, organised by the ATHENA Project and the Department of Universities, Science, Innovation, and Culture of the Government of the Canary […]
The Erasmus+ Care4Youth Project consortium meeting held in Palermo, Italy, from April 9th to April 11th, convened stakeholders from across Europe for a dynamic exchange of ideas and best practices. Highlights of the event included focused working sessions on project management during the first day, with partners from Serbia, Spain, and Italy presenting comprehensive national […]
The 2nd Eurocluster IKAT call for SMEs engaged in coastal and maritime tourism is now open, welcoming applications until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 16:00 Canary Islands time. The initiative encourages robust participation from Canarian enterprises. Targeting SMEs involved in nautical and coastal tourism, the call aims to fund services for these businesses through pre-identified […]
We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent webinar, that focused on introducing technical and financial information for the 1st Call of Proposals’ Final Phase of the BESTLIFE2030 Programme! Held on 4 April 2024, this event saw enthusiastic participation from project representatives selected for the full phase, from the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. […]