Young people have been hardest hit by the economic crisis as they often lack the experience and skills to be competitive. This is why early information and guidance for youth towards the full variety of opportunities for entering the labour market is crucial. The aim of the clip is to assist young people aged 16-18 …
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Horizon 2020: Experts wanted for biggest EU research programme yet
Ahead of the start of Horizon 2020, the new EU research and innovation programme, the European Commission has launched a new call for independent experts. Experts are needed to evaluate proposals for EU funding and for other activities such as monitoring, programme evaluation and policy development. Interested candidates are invited to file their application online as soon as …
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More than 4 million to get EU grants for skills and employability
Green light for Erasmus+: More than 4 million to get EU grants for skills and employability Erasmus+, the new EU programme for education, training, youth and sport, due to begin in January, was approved today by the European Parliament. Aimed at boosting skills, employability and supporting the modernisation of education, training and youth systems, the …
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€14 billion education programme for 2014-2020
The new €14 billion Erasmus+ education programme for 2014-2020, approved by the Culture and Education Committee on Tuesday, will enable over 5 million young people to go to other countries to study, train and join in voluntary activities including sport. In future, it will fund scholarships for non-university students, and back loan guarantees schemes for …
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New study abroad programme makes languages an EU priority
A €15b initiative from the European Union to encourage study and training abroad will address unemployment and social mobility, says EU commissioner Language learning is an EU priority, Androulla Vassiliou, EU commissioner for education, culture and multilingualism, has said. Launching the revamped Erasmus+ programme, Vassiliou said languages are essential for addressing unemployment and social mobility within the European Union. …
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Open Yale Courses – Free and Open Access
Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn. All lectures were recorded in the Yale College classroom and are available in video, audio, …
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Helping students understand the importance of science and technology
From biotechnology to digital media, from energy to cloud computing, almost every job area today is strongly affected, if not entirely reshaped, by scientific and technological advancements. Still, according to surveys, young people in developed countries do not place a high value on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The EU-funded project ECB (‘European Coordinating …
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Leeuwarden to be the European Capital of Culture in the Netherlands in 2018
The independent selection panel responsible for assessing the Dutch cities competing for the title of the European Capital of Culture in 2018 met in Amsterdam today. The panel recommended that Leeuwarden should be selected. The other two cities in contention were Eindhoven and Maastricht. The formal nomination of Leeuwarden by the EU’s Council of Ministers …
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