Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Science & Education for Society Working Group.
Science & Education for Society
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.
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Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Strengthening skills governance in regional innovation ecosystems: lessons learnt and remaining challenges
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 Pact for Skills for CCIs - What next after the Year of Skills?
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
Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027
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-
WG Related Events
Stakeholder Engagement Workshop - HoNESt (History of Nuclear Energy and Society) Stakeholder Engagement Workshop project
The HoNESt (History of Nuclear Energy Society) project team is organising a Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on Thursday 5 April 2018 in Munich. The theme of the workshop will be “Discussing Nuclear Histories and Futures in Central and Eastern Europe” and will be held in Deutsches Museum, Munich.
Sparks Final Forum
On 4 May 2018, Sparks will hold its final forum in Brussels: we are proud to present the results and lessons learnt of this three-year pan-European collaboration. The event will bring together projects partners, DIY scientists featured in the Sparks’ exhibition, artists, academics, science communica
Standing up for Science - Media and policy workshop
Sense about Science is holding a Standing up for Science EU workshop at KoWi, Brussels (Rue du Trône 98, 1050 Ixelles) on Friday 16 March 2018.
Workshop: "The cultural heritage of war in contemporary Europe: EU programmes and European cooperation"
The workshop aims to offer an overview on some EU funding programmes that support awareness raising and education activities on the European cultural heritage (namely ‘Europe for Citizens’, ‘Erasmus+’ and ‘Creative Europe’), as well as examples of some relevant projects co-financed by the Commission
Missions in FP9
The agenda of the meeting is attached herewith. To participate, please sign up below.
Post-truth vs. Science Engagement - A Reverse Science Café
For science to respond to the needs and challenges of society, citizens must be engaged. The citizen-science dialogue that forms the basis of this engagement in research is under threat from the post-truth phenomenon.
WG Documents
ERRIN Year in review 2022
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.
WG Related Content
Call for Applications for IN SITU Summer School
Applications are now open to join IN SITU Summer School, “Place-based creative solutions for cultivating caring and sustainable communities" (20-24 September 2024), and the IN SITU Conference "Horizons of Sustainability: The power of creative innovation for transformation of rural and non-urban futures" (25-27 September 2024), both held in the beautiful island of Zlarin, Croatia.
ERRIN two-page input on FP10 for the attention of the Expert Group
As the work towards the next EU Framework Programme for R&I (FP10) continues, ERRIN is pleased to share its two-page input for the attention of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe. The document is a concise compilation of the reflections on FP10 done at ERRIN so far, highlighting topics of key importance. Work on a series of broader input papers is underway.
New CHARTER Report: Forecast to fill gap in Heritage Education and Training
In its new report, "Forecast to fill gaps in Heritage Education and Training", the CHARTER EU Alliance delves into the gaps and needs of Cultural Heritage professionals in Europe. This report maps the main challenges for professional development in heritage, encompassing technology, sustainable development, professional collaboration, public administration, diversity, funding, social uses, knowledge transfer, occupation coding, and skills description.
ERRIN is looking for a Head of projects - Extended Deadline
In view of the upcoming departure of ERRIN's current Director of projects, Ryan Titley, ERRIN is looking for a replacement to start in September 2024. The new colleague will work closely with the ERRIN Director on strategic planning, and lead the implementation and development of ERRIN's current and future project portfolio. Extended deadline: Applications are open until 26 May at 17.00 CEST.
Empowering Innovation: Overview of Public Engagement in Research & Innovation
DG RTD has recently released a thematic report titled "Overview of Public Engagement in Research & Innovation", which provides an introductory overview of Public Engagement in Research and Innovation in Europe. The document aims to inspire and help public actors and policymakers to promote and support public engagement.
Express your interest in the EU Missions and New European Bauhaus Calls 2024
The European Commission has launched new calls for proposals to support research and innovation for its five EU Missions and the New European Bauhaus (NEB). ERRIN encourages all members and their stakeholders to express interest in the EU Missions and NEB calls through the ERRIN Project Development Tool (PDT).
Latest Updates
- By Hilary Webb
Welsh universities support the local and national response
Through the long-running Civic Mission programme, Wales' universities are using their expertise, experience and resources to support local and national responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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LUCA School of Arts is looking for partners for a Erasmus strategic partnership: AI4_FUTURE
The project is aimed at enhancing digital technologies for the active and creative participation of youths to the European cultural/artistic scene, allowing them to work with artists for a joint creation of a new EU awareness, and a renewed sense of European belonging that goes cross main societal challenges and cross intercultural divisions.
- By Anonymous
Basque VET Strategy in the context of Coronavirus
The Basque Government has quickly reacted to the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the VET system is highly involved in the strategy against the virus: reinforcing the educational system, supporting the SMEs and the health sector, and using the potential of the international cooperation.
- By Hilary Webb
Helsinki GSE establishes economic situation room amid coronavirus crisis
The Helsinki Graduate School of Economics (Helsinki GSE) has established an economic situation room, to provide support to authorities and ministries as they make significant economic policy decisions during the coronavirus outbreak.
- By Hilary Webb
Calls for pledges to address rising need for digital skills and jobs in coronavirus crisis
To meet the sudden demands for digital technologies needed because of the current COVID-19 crisis, the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition, supported by the European Commission, is calling for pledges.