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.
ERRIN Contact
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
Engineering (for) Europe's Future
Eindhoven University of Technology and its partners are organising a timley discussion on how best to address the need for future skills in order to empower a new generation of Europeans.
European Universities Initiative – supporting regional development
The first call for proposal for European University alliances was a success and led to the selection of 17 alliances from 114 different higher education institutions and 24 member states. The second call for proposals will be launched this autumn.
European Universities Initiative - Building the universities of the future
European Universities are transnational alliances promoting European values, and working to revolutionise the quality and competitiveness of European higher education. Through the initiative, the Commission is making a key contribution to building the universities of the future.
NMP-REG/TRINNO Interregional Workshop - Industrial Modernisation and Interregional Cooperation
TRINNO and NMP-REG are co-organising an Interregional Workshop on 'Industrial Modernisation and Interregional Cooperation' dedicated to Industry 4.0 on the 19th of March in Florence, at the Baglioni Hotel.
Science Week at the European Parliament
The Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA Panel) has decided to organise a series of scientific events under the name of ‘Science Week at the European Parliament’.
The Value of Social Science & Humanities in Europe
The Slovenian Business & Research Association cordially invites you to The Value of Social Science & Humanities in Europe on Thursday, 6 December 2018 at 10:00 at the premises of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the EU (Rue du Commerce 44, Brussels). The main obje
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
Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE) looking for consortium: Horizon-CL-2024 - TRANSFORMATIONS-01-03: Minimize costs and maximise benefits of job creation and job destruction
Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE_ researchers Egil Kjerstad and Alice Milivinti are looking for a consortium for the call HORIZON-CL2-2024-TRANSFORMATIONS-01-03, with a planned opening date of 4 October 2023.
ERRIN Spring AGM 2023 – taking stock of the EU Missions
ERRIN’s Spring Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 took place on 22 June this year. As always, it brought together the large and dynamic community of member regions and cities. Following the format part with the update from the network, the main focus was the EU Missions, approached in two policy debates, on the support and implementation frameworks in Adaptation, Ocean and Waters and Soil Missions, and the governance innovation and the perspective on Cities and the Cancer Missions.
Halsnæs Municipality (Denmark) looking for partners for an Erasmus+ small-scale partnership
Halsnæs Municipality in Denmark is looking for 1-2 partners (preferably municipalities/primary schools) for a small-scale partnership in Erasmus+ to support sustainable mobility by increasing primary school students’ use of bicycles and the quality of road safety classes.
Regional Innovation Valleys calls for proposals launched!
The first Regional Innovation Valleys calls for proposals under the European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) part of Horizon Europe and under the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument of the ERDF were launched by the European Commission on 17 May with an overall budget of EUR 122 million. The closing date for applying is 17 October 2023.
Call to join the Commission Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon Europe
On 15 May, the European Commission's DG RTD launched a call for applications for the Commission Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon Europe. The group shall gather 15 highly experienced members with the aim to provide the Commission with strategic recommendations to feed into the design of the next Framework Programme 2028-2034.
EU Missions creating new markets: the crucial role of the triple helix collaboration
ERRIN is collaborating with the TRAMI project to organise a Mutual Learning Event on the Wednesday 17 May from 9:00-12:30, exploring the role of industry, academia and public authorities in achieving the objectives of the five EU Missions through triple helix collaboration.
Latest Updates
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
Erasmus+ Project in a field of : veterinary sciences, environmental sciences
The overarching goal of UPWr is to build an international, effective consortium acting as a Partner within the international research and educational programs for conducting cutting-edge scientific and educational activities in the area of veterinary sciences, food science and technology and environmental sciences.
- By Ilaria d'Auria
Are you interested in mobilising your region for a Horizon 2020 project?
ERRIN is pooling the interest of its member regions to work on a Horizon 2020 project on the innovative integration of migrants in local communities (urban/suburban/rural).
- By Aija Konisevska Azadi
Looking for secondary school for Erasmus+ KA02 project interested in takling of early school leaving
Center for Unges livsmestring is private consultancy company working with children in age group from 15-20 years old that struggles with need for individual approach and methods to fit in the school curricula by strengthening collaboration among all involved actors hereby within school as well as within families, addressing and improving transitions between different stages o
- By Aija Konisevska Azadi
Digitalising products - unlocking the potential
An emerged technology-push within Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has led to an evolving digital transformation within industry (Lasi et al., 2014). The digital transformation is often described as a revolution due to the expected impact on industry, changing the competition and business.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
NMP-REG/TRINNO Interregional Workshop - Industrial Modernisation and Interregional Cooperation
NMP-REG and TRINNO projects have organised a significant conference on 'Industrial Modernisation and Interregional Cooperation' dedicated to Industry 4.0 on 19 March in Florence, at the Baglioni Hotel.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
DG EAC publishes call for 'European Universities'
At the 2017 Gothenburg Summit, EU leaders outlined a vision for education and culture.