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
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
The European Heritage Hub project is looking for good practices
The European Heritage Hub is collecting good practices to share throughout Europe and beyond! Administrations of a city or region are asked to submit highlights of their work in heritage in the context of the ‘triple transformation ’ – green, digital and social – of our society. Ten practices will be selected for publication and promotion through the European Heritage Hub. Cities whose good practices are selected also get the opportunity to host a peer learning visit with a delegation of 20 participants funded by the project (3 peer learning visits will take place between Q2 2024 and Q1 2025).
Regional innovation highlighted in Council conclusions on R&I
On 8 December, the Council of the EU approved conclusions on strengthening the role and impact of research and innovation in policymaking – a priority file for the Spanish Presidency of the Council. A stronger role for local and regional innovation to strengthen competitive R&I is featured in the conclusions as one of the three mutually complementary dimensions.
ERRIN end of year reception - 2023 Highlights
On 7 December, ERRIN celebrated the network’s achievements in 2023. Following an engaging meeting with leaders of our 15 Working Groups, all ERRIN members were invited to a cocktail reception featuring a keynote from Markus Schulte, Head of Cabinet of Iliana Ivanova, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth. Check out ERRIN 2023 highlights in a 3-minute video.
Erasmus Small-scale partnership - "Young in tourism"
Nord- Gudbrandsdal vidaregåande skule, Norway, is searching for schools and training centres with apprenticeships for an Erasmus Small-scale partnership - "Young in tourism". The region has a large growth potential in green development, but faces some challenges with their demographic and access to qualified labour.
A look forward: Launching ERRIN reflections on regional dimension in R&I post-2027
Autumn 2023 marked the start of ERRIN’s targeted reflections on regional dimension in research and innovation in the new EU Multiannual Financial Framework post-2027, relating to the next EU Framework Programme for R&I (FP10) and future cohesion policy. We are offering a recap of our activities so far, first messages and planned next steps.
Management Board elections 2023 – results
Following the call for nominations for ERRIN Management Board held between 20 September and 5 October, we are happy to announce the nominated Management Board members. The five nominees will be approved as new Management Board members at the ERRIN Extraordinary General Meeting on 16 November.
Latest Updates
- By Hilary Webb
Come and work at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic
Outstanding scientists from all research fields are invited to apply for a prestigious individual grant MUNI Award in Science and Humanities.
- By Simon De Wachter
Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts is looking for partners for Horizon 2020 Green Deal calls LC-GD-7-1-2020 and LC-GD-10-3-2020
Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts is looking for partners for Horizon 2020 Green Deal calls LC-GD-7-1-2020 and LC-GD-10-3-2020.
- By Anonymous
Management Board elections 2020 – call for nominations launched!
Every year ERRIN holds elections for the Management Board. You can put forward your candidature for this year’s elections until 26 October.
- By Elena Nielsen
Didactic tools for digital teaching at universities of applied science
In response to the Erasmus+ call on Strategic Partnerships – COVID-19 on digitalisation, VIA University College is looking for partners to strengthen digital online learning tools and methods. The aim of this project is to develop dialogic and collaborative didactic strategies, methods and technologies for teaching and learning at European universities of applied science.
- By Hilary Webb
Contribute to EIT's Regional Innovation Scheme - three consultations launched
EIT has launched three consultations, including surveys to inform its regional development and higher education activities.
- By Hilary Webb
Regions to play a greater part in the updated plan for the European Research Area
This week the European Commission published the long-awaited updated plan for the European Research Area (ERA) where the regional and local level plays a more prominent role in enhancing R&I&D collaboration, echoing several points in our position paper adopted earlier this year.