The European Commission decided on 03 February to register a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled “Win It On The Pitch” whose main objective is to protect a European model of sport based on values, solidarity, sustainability and open competition. The European sport model is based on popular principles such as sporting merit, promotion and relegation, […]
Read MoreThe fight against trafficking in cultural property under debate
Trafficking of cultural goods is the illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property (items of importance for archaeology, prehistory, history, literature, art or science). This can take different forms: theft from cultural heritage institutions or private collections looting of archaeological sites displacement of artefacts due to war Illicit trafficking of cultural property has many […]
Read MoreKaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022
The European Capital of Culture initiative illustrates the importance of culture in promoting the values on which the European Union is built: diversity, solidarity, respect, tolerance and openness. An initiative that places culture at the heart of European cities with the support of the EU to celebrate art and culture for a year. Culture in […]
Read MoreKaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022
The European Capital of Culture initiative illustrates the importance of culture in promoting the values on which the European Union is built: diversity, solidarity, respect, tolerance and openness. An initiative that puts culture at the heart of European cities with the support of the EU for a year-long celebration of art and culture. Culture in […]
Read MoreThe Commission proposes transnational cooperation for universities of the 21st century
Today, European society needs the contribution of universities and other higher education institutions more than ever. Europe is facing major challenges such as climate change, the digital transformation and aging population, at a time when it is hit by the biggest global health crisis in a century and its economic fall-out. Universities, and the entire […]
Read MoreJanuary 24: International Day of Education
Ahead of the International Day of Education on 24 January, the European Commission and High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell made the following statement: “Education is essential to the global recovery and the achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals. It is a fundamental right and the foundation of resilient, peaceful and sustainable societies. Education is the basis and a […]
Read MoreStep into Mesolithic Europe!
The earliest documented burial provides us with indications of funerary practices and female personality in the early Mesolithic period. The 10,000-year-old burial was discovered in a cave in Liguria, northwestern Italy, and included at least sixty-six shell beads, four pendants and an eagle owl claw along with the infant’s remains. According to the study, these […]
Read MoreCreative Europe: Increased budget in 2022 to support cultural and creative sectors
The Commission has adopted the 2022 work programme of Creative Europe, which will be followed by the launch of the relevant calls for proposals. With a budget of around €385 million, nearly €100 million more compared to 2021, Creative Europe strengthens its support to creative and cultural partners taking due account of the challenges resulting […]
Read MoreUAL promotes the Ibero-American Knowledge Space through international telecollaboration
On December 16, the First International Meeting of the Ibero-American Knowledge Space: Internationalization of the Curriculum through Telecollaboration, promoted by the International University of Andalusia (UNIA) and Grupo La Rábida, was held at the UAL. The UAL, the European Documentation Center of Almeria and the Faculty of Humanities also participated in the organization of this […]
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