Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Science & Education for Society Working Group.
The Science & Education for Society Working Group addresses topics related to the concept of place-based universities and engagement with society and citizens while also working on the role of education (both VET and Higher Education) in the Research and Innovation Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3) as well as education and skills for research and innovation. The Working Group facilitates information sharing, knowledge development, and aims to strengthen existing and build new relationships with the EU institutions. Facilitating project development is also part of the Working Group's scope. For this purpose, the Working Group assesses the interest of the membership for specific calls under Erasmus+ and support in the most efficient way the members in building consortia, primarily with the ERRIN online tool for project development.
As the activities of the EU Year of Skills came to an end in April 2024, the Science and Education for Society Working Group is organising a Working Group meeting to reflect on the lessons learnt
The European Year of Skills is coming to an end after the Pact for Skills Forum (21- 22 March) and the Closing event, taking place on 30 April, which will reflect on the achievements of the past year
The topic of widening gathers high attention in the discussions around the next European Framework Programme for R&I, raising questions with the potential to influence not only the Widening sub-
Why Do Networks Fail? And how can we reverse this process?- An approach led by The Hague University of Applied Sciences. On a European level, facilitating collaboration using thriving consortia is one of the main ways impact is achieved. Join The Hague University of Applied Sciences on 11 December to discuss what makes networks thrive.
We warmly invite you to the ERRIN end-of-year Reception to take stock and celebrate the network’s accomplishments in 2023. The reception will take place on 7 December at 18:00 at the ERRIN premises, Rue du Luxembourg 3, 1000 Brussels.
On 30 November-1 December, the Science with and for Society in European University Alliances: Cross-Alliances Forum 2023 will commemorate the achievements of completed and ongoing R&I projects within the European Universities Alliances.
The seminar on Outstanding Research Careers is a half-day event with engaging talks with interesting speakers representing both the European Commission and the community of early-stage and mid-career researchers.
ERRIN's Science and Education for Society (SEFS) Working Group meeting on skills forecasting and anticipation from an ecosystem perspective has been rescheduled and will take place online on 27 November.
The Centre-Val de Loire Region is hosting an event on gender equality in the digital sector. The event will be held in the European Committee of the Regions and will focus on funding opportunities and leadership support.
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
The European Commission’s Directorate for Research & Innovation is organising an awareness raising campaign on knowledge valorisation, with the aim to introduce this policy and demonstrate how to better translate research and innovation results into benefits for the economy and society. The awareness raising campaign is envisaged for a period of 18 months, starting in spring 2023.
Between 3 and 17 October, ERRIN members could put forward their candidatures for this year’s ERRIN Management Board elections. Five new Management Board members were selected and approved at the Autumn Annual General Meeting on 8 December.
The Horizon Europe work programme 2023-24 has been adopted by the European Commission.
On 2 December, the Council adopted the conclusions on the New European Innovation Agenda. We have collected some key points highlighted by the Council and ERRIN remarks on the document. The CoR opinion on the same topic, to which ERRIN provided comments, was also adopted on 1 December.
The association "Collectif T’Cap", along with local partners (ADAPEI Loire-Atlantique, Cercle Karré and Pickup Production) are looking for partners to participate in two Erasmus+ cooperation projects in the field of adult education. The first one aims at developing a network of hybrid places mixing cultural and economic activities for less engaged audiences, while the second one targets autonomous housing for people with disabilities.
The Commission has launched the largest public consultation ever held on the past, present and future of the European Research & Innovation Framework Programmes 2014-2027. Stakeholders are invited to share their views on the performance of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, as well as shaping the strategic orientations for the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027. The consultation will stay open for 12 weeks, closing in February 2023.
Danish educational institution providing industry relevant education for 16+ aged youngsters looking for vocational education institutions providing maritime craftmanship, marine cooking and outdoor tourism education for 16+ aged youngsters. They are also looking for ports having interest to contribute as full partners to identify education gaps and needs in the industry from graduates.
The Upper Secondary school Næstved Gymnasium of HF is looking for two language assistants to teach their native language in cooperation with their language teachers from September 2021 until June 2022.
StudentPulse has created an innovative solution for educational institutions to collect and track key data about their students' experience and satisfaction during their education. Studentpulse wants to apply for Erasmus+ funding with deadline 20th of May and is looking for universities stugling with lack of satisfaction or early drop out from studies willing to test the solution in local context and contribute with feedback to adapt the solution.
A high school located in the French region Pays de la Loire, Lycée d'Orion, is looking for partners to provide internships to its pupils following vocational training courses either in the field of food industry and laboratory analyses either in the field of services to people.
Consortium lead by SOSU Nord / The Knowledge Center for Welfare & Assistive Technology West Denmark (VFVV) looking for a Healthcare Education College/ VET from southern Europe with experience in application of VR/AI technologies in education. Potential partner must be eligible for Erasmus+ funding as program country.
The European Commission has published the first annual work programme of the Erasmus+ Programme for 2021-2027, along with the first calls.