September 26 is the European Day of Languages and we want you to celebrate it with us. Why a European Day of Languages? The 47 member states of the Council of Europe encourage more than 800 million Europeans to learn more languages at any age, inside and outside the school. Convinced that linguistic diversity is […]
EPIC publishes policy memo on leave arrangements for non-traditional families
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) has published a policy memo focusing on leave provision for non-traditional families, including adoptive families, families with same-sex parents, and ‘reconstituted’ families (with step-parents and step-children). Supporting family life for non-traditional families The right to maternity, paternity and parental leave for families is now well established in […]
European citizens’ initiatives: Commission registers 3 new initiatives, and finds 1 inadmissible
The European Commission decided to register 3 new European citizens’ initiatives. ‘Stop corruption in Europe at its root, by cutting off funds to countries with inefficient judiciary after deadline’, ‘Actions on Climate Emergency‘ and ‘Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment.’ The Commission also decided not to register a proposed […]
European Research Day 2019
Research and Funding Opportunities in Europe The event is organised by EURAXESS India in collaboration with the European Delegation to India and Bhutan. Participants will learn about research & innovation, cooperation and study opportunities in Europe. The event will allow to meet and network with representatives of EU members states and countries associated to Horizon 2020. The event will […]
“Reclaiming your Rights” 2019 Photo Competition
The European Disability Forum is inviting all EU/EAA citizens or residents from all ages to join the competition and capture in one image what access to justice (or lack thereof) looks like to people with disabilities. Who can participate The competition is open to EU/EAA citizens or residents from all ages and there is no entry […]
Professor in Cognitive Hearing Science
The Univesity of Linköping is searching for a professor in cognitive hearing science for a full-time permanent position. Programme The position of Professor in Cognitive Hearing Science will be held within the Disability Research division (DRD). Work within the division encompasses research and doctoral studies, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Disability Research. The […]
H2020: Peer learning of innovation agencies
This call (INNOSUP-05-2018-2020), which aims to make available to national and regional innovation agencies two methodologies as elements of a permanent peer learning environment and to provide incentives for agencies to participate more frequently in peer learning activities, belongs to the Innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Innovation support […]
Interreg Sudoe
The Interreg Sudoe Programme is part of the European territorial cooperation objective known as “Interreg“, financed through one of the European regional policy funds: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The current programming period runs from 2014 to 2020, succeeding two previous generations: Sudoe 2000-2006 and Sudoe 2007-2013. What is the Interreg Sudoe Program? The […]
Working with nature to resolve urgent societal challenges
The Commission has published two new guidance documents implementing the Commission’s action plan for nature, people and the economy. The new tools are intended to help planners, policymakers and businesses solve socio-economic challenges, while also protecting and restoring Europe’s nature. The EU Guidance document on ecosystems and their services in decision-making (part 1, part 2, part 3) highlights the […]