On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April, our European Documentation Centre has created this commemorative infographic with different facts about the day. Wolrd book and Copyright Day is celebrated every year on the 23rd to promote the importance of reading. This year it has been decided that the World […]
Read MorePolicy guidance on supporting the inclusion of Ukrainian refugees in education
The European Commission has provided policy guidance for EU Member States outlining key principles and practices supporting the inclusion of Ukrainian refugee children, young people and educators in schools, based on previous experience. The guidance document presents suggestions to Member States for a comprehensive policy approach to the integration of Ukrainian refugees in European Union (EU) education […]
Read MoreThe UAL to host an international conference on the history of music criticism in Spain
The University of Almeria will host the congress entitled ‘Towards a history of music criticism in Spain’, which will be held from 28 to 30 April on the university campus. The aim of the 10th MUSPRES International Congress is to provide a framework for exchange and debate on the history of music criticism in Spain […]
Read MoreNew training programme for young people supported by Parliament
Parliament’s Bureau agreed yesterday to strengthen the institution’s support to journalists with a new scholarship scheme and training programmes for young journalists. The aim is to deepen journalists’ understanding of EU affairs, help the participants to gain relevant experience and enrich the European media sector while ensuring editorial freedom. The European Parliament’s Bureau, comprising the […]
Read MorePutin: The new tamer of neo-Nazism?
It is a schoolyard defence most of us know. If someone calls you a name you reply, “It takes one to know one” or “you are worse than me”. That is, accuse them of the very charge they made against you. This rhetorical tactic is a projection(opens in a new tab) – a way to shift blame […]
Read MoreThe UAL has the world’s first garden that links botany with mathematical concepts
Last Monday, coinciding with World Mathematics Day, the Mathematicians’ Garden was inaugurated around CITE III. It is an interactive design in which different mathematical concepts are represented by one or more plants and a metal sculpture. The plants are accompanied by a poster with QR codes that link to a botanical and a mathematical explanation. […]
Read MoreThe digital dimension in the war
While Russia deploys cyber warfare and disinformation strategies in its war on Ukraine, social platforms, and telecommunication, media and internet operators are playing an important role in relaying information on the war and shaping public opinion. While Russia deploys cyber warfare and disinformation strategies in its war on Ukraine, social platforms, and telecommunication, media and […]
Read MoreDisinformation about Mariupol hospital
The shelling of Maternity Ward No. 3 in Mariupol is a war crime and took the life of innocent civilians, including children. Top Russian officials confirm the targeting of the facility, but claim it was a stronghold of “radicals”. They are lying. The cynical lies about Mariupol The attack on a maternity ward in besieged […]
Read MoreOpera empowering marginalized people
Since its birth in the 16th century, opera has entertained both the wealthy nobility and the general public. The EU-funded TRACTION project is now using this art form to reach out to marginalised groups such as migrants, the rural poor and young offenders. Armed with two innovative tools, an EU-funded project is using opera to […]
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