Programme details

Held on 7 July in one of the worlds most advanced astronomy installations, the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE), in Dwingeloo in the North of the Netherlands, this event is the second of a series of events focusing on European Research Infrastructures. European Research Infrastructures (RIs) are a fundamental tool in the development and transmission of scientific knowledge, and in the emergence of new technologies, materials and products. They represent a critical mass in physical and human investment, and are at the heart of regional, national and European economic and industrial performance. The 7 July briefing bring together the European Press and the Astronomical Community to celebrate Europes successes, and look together at exciting future developments. Joining the EU Science and Research Commissioner Janez Poto
nik and the Dutch Minister for Education, Culture and Research Maria van der Hoeven, lead EU scientists and astronomers and coordinators of EU research projects.