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
European University Alliances and their commitment to support the connection of regional innovation ecosystems
In September 2022 the SEFS Working Group discussed with the European Commission and regional examples the relationship between the then 44 European Universities and the S3-strategies of the regions
SEFS Working Group meeting: Unlocking potential, regional perspectives on knowledge valorisation
In the 2022 Council Recommendation, knowledge valorisation is referred to as the process of creating social and economic value from knowledge by linking different areas and sectors and by
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
WG Related Events
Conference about Internships in future hospitals
The South Denmark European Office is organising a final European conference about the HEAL project (internsHips in futurE hospitALs), an ERASMUS+ project which aims to contribute to the European Health Policy and protect the health of European citizens by developing high quality teaching of future medical doctors and nurses.
The Polish Council Presidency 2025 - Priorities and Challenges
The partner regions Wielkopolska and Hessen are organising a lunchtime event: The Polish Council Presidency 2025 – Priorities and Challenges on 23 January 2025 at 13:00 (light lunch as of 12.30) at the Multiple Regions House, 21, Rue Montoyer in Brussels.
IGLO Open on the Polish Presidency: programme and R&I priorities
The 'IGLO Open on the Polish Presidency: programme and R&I priorities' will take place on Wednesday 22 January 2025. The event, hosted by the PolSCA PAS Office in Brussels, will be held at the NCBR/BSP Office in Brussels. You are warmly invited to join the “IGLO Open on the Polish Presidency: programme and R&I priorities” that will take place on January 22 (Wednesday) 2025. The event is hosted by the PolSCA PAS Office in Brussels and will take place at the NCBR/BSP Office in Brussels (Rue Belliard 40; 5th fl.).
Laying the Foundation for Healthy and Active Ageing: The Role of Schools in Promoting Lifelong Wellbeing
On 16 January, South Denmark European Office will be hosting a conference entitled 'Laying the Foundation for Healthy and Active Ageing: The Role of Schools in Promoting Lifelong Wellbeing'. Being the final European conference of the ERASMUS+ project 'School Health in Europe 4 Active and Healthy Ageing', the event is especially aimed at participants who work with health promotion at local and European level.
Opening up R&I Processes: Who to Engage, and How?
REINFORCING project is organising the workshop 'Opening up R&I Processes: Who to Engage, and How?". This crash course will explore strategies for aligning research and innovation (R&I) with societal needs through meaningful stakeholder engagement. This workshop provides practical tools and actionable insights to help researchers, innovators or professionals working in R&I to identify and collaborate with the right audiences, ensuring more inclusive and impactful outcomes.
PIONEER Alliance: Iuav and New Research Perspectives for European Cities
The Università Iuav di Venezia, in collaboration with the Veneto Region, is organising an event called 'PIONEER Alliance: New Perspectives for European Cities' which will take place in Brussels on December 10.
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
ERRIN's Autumn General Meeting 2024
On 5 December, ERRIN hosted its Autumn General Meeting, where members reflected on 2024’s accomplishments, endorsed the 2025 budget and welcomed four new Management Board members. The meeting provided a platform to celebrate achievements, discuss priorities for the year ahead, and prepare for a new EU political cycle.
Discover the project results of the CHARTER European Skills Alliance for Cultural Heritage
After four years of collaboration under the Erasmus+ funded CHARTER project, in which ERRIN has spearheaded efforts to explore place-based cultural heritage ecosystems across the Basque Country, Sibiu County, Bremen, Alentejo, Tuscany and Västra Göteland, CHARTER presented its results at the final conference in Barcelona. Learn more about the CHARTER's recommendations, main outcomes about emerging curricula, upskills strategies and regional cultural heritage skills ecosystems.
Getting closer to the ERA Policy Agenda 2025-2027
The European Research Area (ERA) has been working to create a single market for research and innovation across the EU since 2000. The next ERA Policy Agenda for 2025-2027 - outlining new actions to contribute to the Pact for R&I priority areas - is coming into shape, and the recent Council conclusions emphasise the need to reinforce the ERA. ERRIN is taking a closer look at what's coming.
Management Board elections 2024 – results
Following the call for nominations for ERRIN Management Board held between 3 and 17 October, we are happy to announce the nominated Management Board members. The four nominees will be approved as new Management Board members at the ERRIN Autumn General Meeting on 5 December.
Call for expression of interest: Clusters Meet Regions
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, invites national and regional authorities, cluster organisations, and economic development agencies to apply to host one of the 10 ‘Clusters Meet Regions’ workshops planned for 2025. The next deadline for making your application is 20 December 2024.
A look back at the Week of Innovative Regions in Europe 2024
The XIII edition of the Week of Innovative Regions in Europe (WIRE) conference took place on 13-14 November 2024 in Budapest. The event focused on regions as catalysts of European RDI competitiveness and brought together over a hundred regional stakeholders from across Europe, including ERRIN, for two days of intense discussions and networking. Find out our key takeaways from the multiple topics covered.
Latest Updates
- By Astrid Hannes
CHARTER’s Recommendations: A roadmap for a thriving cultural heritage sector
CHARTER, the European Cultural Heritage Skills Alliance funded by Erasmus+, has released its twelve recommendations to strengthen the heritage sector by addressing skills gaps, promoting lifelong learning and fostering professional mobility. Discover the full recommendations to understand how CHARTER is shaping a resilient and forward-thinking heritage ecosystem.
- By Anonymous
Skills for the green transition: Erasmus+ KA220 - Search for Partners for the project 'Mining for the Future'
‘Mining for the Future’ seeks to contribute to the transition of coal miners into employment in the green and digital sector, by ensuring the right upskilling and re-skilling opportunities. The focus will be on identifying short, technical courses to strengthen the qualification of miners for green industry jobs as well as identifying what measures and initiatives are necessary when it comes to the training of trainers.
- By Anonymous
Erasmus+ KA220 - Search for Partners for the project 'Mining for the Future'
The project 'Mining for the Future' seeks to contribute to the transition of coal miners into employment in the green and digital sector through reskilling initiatives, by ensuring the right upskilling and re-skilling opportunities.
- By Greater Copenhagen EU Office
Erasmus+: Danish library looking for partners - upskilling library staff and improving relations with library users
The primary target group for this project is library staff who will be upskilled to create inclusive library spaces focused on building relationships within their communities.
- By Greater Copenhagen EU Office
Erasmus+: Danish language school looking for partners - using AI in language learning for adults
VSKdansk is a public language school teaching Danish primarily to adult newcomers. It’s a collaboration between several municipalities in the Greater Copenhagen area. They are looking for partners for a project idea on developing an AI-based personal learning assistant, which can supplement the teaching with relevant ‘authentic’ exercises that stimulate and develop both oral and written language skills.
- By Aija Konisevska Azadi
Looking for partners for Erasmus+ KA2 Call for projects on Fabrics and Fashion for the future
Looking for partners for the Erasmus+ KA2 Cooperation Partnerships in School education call. The project aims to increase young people's knowledge of and interest in the textile industry's potential in relation to sustainable production, sustainable entrepreneurship and service.