http://www.cost.euAn overview of the latest COST news releases. en-GBTue, 06 Dec 2011 21:00:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/tilesMáire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, and Philippe Maystadt, President of the European Investment Bank, visited the work of COST Action 540 on antibacterial surfaces at the Innovation Convention Exhibition on 5 and 6 December 2011.Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:18:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/fisheries21 November is World Fisheries Day. COST joins all fishing communities and those involved in the protection of our marine resources in celebrating the 2011 World Fisheries Day! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/children20 November is universal Children’s Day, an occasion to promote the welfare of children and an understanding between children all over the world. It also marks the 22nd anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:38:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/comm_training_5COST supports Actions in improving their communications output and impactWed, 09 Nov 2011 16:08:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/fossil_fuelLeading scientists and young investigators open a debate on bioenergy drivers, options and impacts on future forest growing, management and production of traditional goods and services. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/eradicatingpoverty17 October is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and has been observed every year since 1993. The United Nations designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, particularly in developing countries - a need that has become a development priority. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/fooddayThe aim of World Food Day is to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty. In 1980, the General Assembly endorsed observance of the Day in consideration of the fact that "food is a requisite for human survival and well-being and a fundamental human necessity". The theme of the 2011 World Food Day is ‘Food Prices – from Crisis to Stability’.Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:30:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/exhibitionFrom 18 to 20 October 2011, COST will organise a creative exhibition for its 40th birthday at the European Parliament in Brussels, hosted by MEP Pilar del Castillo Vera, member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). The exhibition will open with a reception on 18 October where Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament, will provide a message. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science and Dr Ángeles Rodríguez-Peña, President of the COST Committee of Senior Officials, will deliver keynote addresses at that time.Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/smartcitiesThe presentations from the COST Strategic Workshop on Smart Cities held on 26 and 27 September 2011 are now available and include project presentations on smart mobility, urban security and the future of the cities from a Smart Cities perspective.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:04:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/library/newsroom/habitatThe United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The 25th World Habitat Day takes place on 3 October 2011 and the Global Celebration will be hosted by the Government of Mexico. The idea behind World Habitat Day is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all, to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.