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 […]
European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2022
The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2022 are open for submissions! This year marks the 20th anniversary of Europe’s most prestigious Awards in the heritage field. Europe’s most inspiring architects, craftsmen, cultural heritage experts, professionals, volunteers, public and private institutions, and local communities now have a new chance to be recognised for their achievements! The Awards identify and promote best practices in the conservation and […]
Action research in classrooms and promoting teachers’ development
How do I improve what I am doing? Action research as a means of promoting teachers’ professional development. Action research invites teachers to learn more about their classroom practice, enrich their pedagogical repertoire and reflect on the way they teach. Through action research, teachers’ attitudes, professional identities and expertise can keep evolving, as they consider […]
Erasmus+: A success in 2020 in spite of restrictions
The 2020 Erasmus+ annual report published today shows that the programme supported almost 640,000 learning experiences abroad last year and provided funding to 20,400 projects and 126,900 organisations in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sudden switch to online learning demonstrated the importance of digital remote solutions for teaching and learning. Erasmus+ continues to play a vital part in […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas
Expected Outcome Outcomes and deliverables Gains from Investment in key capacities can only materialise if there are enough people to design, deploy and use them. At present, all Member States face shortages of digital specialists and the training opportunities in digital areas are missing in the EU, compared to other countries. Specialised courses, such as Master’s courses […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Education and skills for the EU space sector
Expected Outcome Projects are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: A structured overview of the educational offer in the EU, including continuing education for the EU space sector. Socio-economic analysis of the space-oriented student population and identification of gaps/shortcomings and excellences across the EU-27 and Associated Countries. Identification of the needs for education and […]
Associate/Full Professor in Educational Research Methods in United Arab Emirates
The College seeks candidates at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level with expertise in educational research methods. The successful candidate will be an active researcher, be experienced in teaching and supervising at the graduate level, with experience at the undergraduate level being an advantage, be able to prepare student teachers for their future careers […]
Call for young and eco projects
The French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports is inviting young Europeans between 18-30 years to share their projects on concrete and sustainable solutions to environmental issues and challenges relating to sustainable development. • Do you have an innovative project of European interest that responds in a concrete way to environmental challenges and […]
New online tool to support teacher digital skills
On World Teachers Day, the European Commission is launching an online tool to help teachers to review and get feedback on how they are currently using digital tools and technologies. The tool, ‘SELFIEforTEACHERS’ is designed to support primary and secondary teachers to understand their current situation regarding how they use digital technology in their work. […]