Interactive map of refugee movement in Europe

Considering the recent mass movement of people fleeing war and oppression, an analysis of changes in migration, in particular an analysis of the final destination refugees choose, seems to be of utmost importance. Many international organisations like UNHCR (the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) or EuroStat gather and provide information on the number of refugees and the routes they follow. What is also needed to study the state of affairs closely is a visual form presenting the rapidly changing situation. An analysis of the problem together with up-to-date statistical data presented in the visual form of a map is essential. This article describes methods of preparing such interactive maps displaying movement of refugees in European Union countries. Those maps would show changes taking place throughout recent years but also the dynamics of the development of the refugee crisis in Europe. The ArcGIS software was applied to make the map accessible on the Internet. Additionally, online sources and newspaper articles were used to present the movement of migrants. The interactive map makes it possible to watch spatial data with an opportunity to navigate within the map window. Because of that it is a clear and convenient tool to visualise such processes as refugee migration in Europe

Additive bio-manufacturing: 3D printing for medical recovery and human enhancement

Study, July 2018IP/G/STOA/FWC/2013-001/LOT5/C2Additive bio-manufacturing (bio-AM) is defined here as the use of 3D printing for medical purposes or non-therapeutic “human enhancement”, whether they involve the production of biological material or not. It includes any application for rehabilitating, supporting or augmenting biological functionality. The impacts of bio-AM are uncertain, and it is not clear which actions may be required to foster responsible development of the technology.This study responds to these gaps in our knowledge by describing the state of the art and future development prospects, analysing their wide-ranging impacts - including social, ethical and economic aspects - and identifying key policy challenges along with options to respond to them. Key challenges are to avoid an incoherent, piecemeal adaptation of regulatory frameworks, to support responsible development that improves citizens’ lives, and to foster public participation and citizen-driven innovation. The European RRI approach could provide a useful platform for responding to these challenges, emphasising inclusiveness and co-creation by a wide variety of stakeholder groups, including public participation.Authors: Arianna Ferrari, Martina Baumann, Christopher Coenen, Daniel Frank, Leonhard Hennen, António Moniz (KIT/ITAS); Helge Torgersen, Jan Torgersen (ITA/OEAW); Lisa van Bodegom, Freija van Duijne, Ingrid Geesink, Barend van der Meulen (Rathenau Institute); Emilio Mordini (RT); Karen Riisgaard, Rasmus Øjvind Nielsen (DBT Foundation).Published by STOA ([email protected]); Manuscript completed in July 2018Brussels, (c) European Union, 2018</i