The European Commission announces the twenty-seven winners from the 18th edition of its translation competition for high school students ( Juvenes Translatores ) . 3,070 participants enthusiastically took on the task of translating a text between two of the 24 official EU languages. Although English takes centre stage, the 144 language combinations chosen by students from 713 schools also included language […]
Internships – EUROPOL – Several Countries
Europol offers annual internships providing individuals with the opportunity to learn about the agency’s activities and apply their skills and knowledge. Eligibility Be a national of an EU Member State, reach the age of majority in the country of origin, have education relevant to Europol’s tasks, possess very good English and satisfactory knowledge of another […]
European Commission distributes 35 511 travel vouchers to young people under DiscoverEU programme
35 511 young people will receive travel vouchers from the Commission to travel around Europe for free, starting already this summer. The Commission announced today the outcome of the latest round of the DiscoverEU programme, which is part of the Erasmus+ programme. DiscoverEU, as part of the Erasmus+ programme, offers 18-year-old residents of EU Member […]
Workaway volunteering
Workaway is an international platform allowing members to arrange homestays and cultural exchange. Workaway is a project that allows you fulfill your dream of distant travels without incurring great costs. Volunteers, or “Workawayers”, are expected to contribute a pre-agreed amount of time per day in exchange for lodging and food, which is provided by […]
The European Commission proposes to facilitate the mobility of young people between the EU and the United Kingdom.
The Commission has proposed to the Council to open negotiations with the United Kingdom on an agreement to facilitate youth mobility. Such an agreement would make it easier for young EU and UK citizens to study, work and live in the UK and the EU respectively. The withdrawal of the UK from the EU has […]
Eurostat: In 2022, 65% of European citizens watched TV or videos online.
In 2022, 65% of EUcitizens watched TV or watched videos online. In 24 out of 27 EU countries, more than half of 16-74 year olds used the internet to watch TV or stream videos. Finland had the highest percentage at 93%, followed by the Netherlands (90%) and Denmark (89%). At the other extreme, […]
European Space Camp 2024
The European Space Camp is a summer camp taking place in summer 2024 in Andøya Rocket Range, Norway from 4 to 11 August. High-school students worldwide, from 17 to 20 years old, interested in space and science, and have a background in physics and mathematics are invited to apply. They will spend a week doing technical experiments […]
MOOC´s course on Youth Research Essentials
Running from 23 October to 3 December 2023 the MOOC explores the role of youth research in shaping evidence-based policy and youth work practice. The course consists of six modules: Module 1: The role, concepts and history of youth research Module 2: Youth research, policy and practice Module 3: Youth Research actors and Networks at […]
Juvenes Translatores contest
The European Commission is organising an online translation contest to give secondary school young people a first-hand experience of what it is like to be a translator. Students, aged 17 are challenged to translate a short text. The aim is for young people to experience what it is like to be a professional translator. They […]