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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Strengthening skills governance in regional innovation ecosystems:  lessons learnt and remaining challenges

Strengthening skills governance in regional innovation ecosystems: lessons learnt and remaining challenges

Astrid Hannes

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

Design & Creativity WG

The Pact for Skills for CCIs - What next after the Year of Skills?

Francesca Pozzebon

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

Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027

Ewa Chomicz

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

WG Related Events

UK participation in Horizon Europe: an update

UUK International, the UK Science and Innovation Network and the UK Research Office in Brussels are jointly organising a webinar on 30 March to provide an update on the latest news relating to the United Kingdom's participation in Horizon Europe.

ESFRI 20th anniversary conference: European Research Infrastructures at the heart of scientific discoveries

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) 20th anniversary conference is organised on 25 March in Paris in the frame of the French Presidency of the Council. The event will explore the drivers behind the development of the rich European research infrastructures landscape and discuss emerging trends and challenges for the future.

NCP Brussels Workshop: Understanding your proposal evaluation under Horizon Europe

NCP Brussels is organising a webinar on 24 March dedicated to proposal evaluation under Horizon Europe and how to make the most of it. The webinar is open to any Brussels-based organisation interested in (re)submitting an application to Horizon Europe calls for proposals (Pillars 2 & 3 only).

Policy Workshop on Territorial Inequalities, Cohesion Policy and Spatial Justice in Europe

The IMAJINE Horizon 2020 project co-ordinated by Aberystwyth University is holding a Policy Workshop on Wednesday 23 March at Wales House, Brussels to consider key questions in relation to spatial justice, Cohesion Policy, migration and territorial inequalities in Europe now and in the future. The event will also be live-streamed.

Digital Education Stakeholder Forum

The European Commission's upcoming Digital Education Stakeholder Forum is the first major European event on digital education in the new context provided by the pandemic. 

Civic Engagement in the Climate-Neutral & Smart Cities Mission - Workshop

Save the date for an upcoming workshop as part of the French Presidency of the Council of the EU will be dedicated to civic engagement in the EU Missions, specifically in the Mission on climate-neutral and smart cities.

WG Documents

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

WG Related Content

Direction FP10 – rolling out ERRIN's activities in 2024

With the Commission proposal on the next EU Framework Programme for R&I (FP10) expected in mid-2025, this year will be key for setting the tone for further work on the topic and actively engaging in discussion. Have a look at an overview of ERRIN activities currently in the pipeline and opportunities to engage.

ERRIN welcomes new network Chairs

The ERRIN Management Board has appointed three co-chairs to the network. The three postholders will work together as a troika to guide the network in a collaborative manner in the period of 2024-2025.

Exploring Synergies between European Partnerships and EU Missions – Mutual Learning Event

ERRIN and the TRAMI project are organising a Mutual Learning Event aiming to explore synergies between European Partnerships and EU Missions. The event will take place on Wednesday 7 February from 9:00 to 12:00 (CET) at the NCBR Brussels Office, Rue Belliard 40, Brussels.

Danish VR company looking for partners to develop online teaching experience focusing on biodiversity challenges

A Danish film company is looking for partners to join them in their Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership project, focussing on the development of a VR educational experience. The material will include an educational segment and an interative VR challenge, where students will apply their knowledge to ensure the species' survival.

The City of Marseille is looking for a consortium to prevent and reduce food waste

The city of Marseille is looking to join a consortium by offering sites for experimentation on food waste reduction and prevention in its school canteens.

Partner search for Erasmus+ project: Circular Economy in Construction Education (CE2)

We are currently five Danish partners searching for new partners for an Erasmus+ project under Alliances for Education and Enterprises. The project Circular Economy in Construction (CE2) focus on creating learning experiences that are attractive to both school- and job-based target groups. CE2 tackles the deep gap between visions for the future built environment and the day-to-day work at a construction site.

Latest Updates

  • By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha

InterTalentum: Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme at UAM+CSIC: 2nd call open until 25/5/2018

The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) has launched the second international call for proposals of InterTalentum, a Postdoctoral Talent Attraction Programme to the International Excellence Campus (CEI) UAM+CSIC in Madrid. Through this call, UAM offers nine positions of two years duration for experienced researchers. The aim is to build particularly favorable environment to attract the most talen

  • By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha

Apply for the Standing up for Science 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.

  • By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha

Second call for Region Västra Götaland’s researcher mobility program, MoRE2020

Region Västra Götaland announces a forthcoming call directed towards experienced researchers to submit research proposals for the Mobility for Regional Excellence 2020 programme (MoRE2020). The programme, MoRE2020 will offer experienced researchers (in possession of a doctoral degree or at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience) new and exciting mobility experiences in intern

  • By Astrid Hannes

UAS4EUROPE and ERRIN Horizon Europe Proposal Workshop

ERRIN and UAS4EUROPE are co-organising a Horizon Europe Proposal Workshop on 6-7 November 2024 in Brussels. This capacity building workshop will be a great opportunity for participants to unlock the potential of Horizon Europe’s Pillar 2.

  • By Daniele Ruggiano

Clean Energy Transition Partnership Annual Conference 2024

The Clean Energy Transition Partnership is organising its annual conference online on 22-23 October 2024. During several sessions, participants will get the chance to contribute to important policy discussions, learn more about how CETPartnership contributes to achieving the clean energy transition goals and engage in networking with several stakeholders.

  • By Ewa Chomicz

How knowledge ecosystems can enhance a sustainable and eco-friendly development of European regions

This session held on 9 October 2024 from 11:30-12:30 in person in Brussels in the frame of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2024 will explore how place-based innovation and knowledge ecosystems can give a specific priority and effectively contribute to the goal of environmental sustainability and the green transition in European regions. ERRIN's Director Pirita Lindholm will join the event as speaker.