Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Science & Education for Society Working Group.
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.
This ERRIN Strategic Cluster kick-off meeting will serve to launch the activities of the Policy, Smart Specialisation and Science & Education Working Groups in 2025. It will provide an
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
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
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 NetZeroCities project, in which ERRIN is a partner, is organising a Mutual Learning Event on the role of research in the implementation of the Cities Mission. The event will take place on 18 February, 2025, 13:00–16:00, at the ERRIN offices (Rue du Luxembourg 3, Brussels) and online. The session is targeted at practitioners who have a good understanding of the Cities Mission in general, as well as the conditions for researchers to engage with it.
This ERRIN Strategic Cluster kick-off meeting will serve to launch and discuss the activities of the Policy, Smart Specialisation and Science & Education Working Groups in 2025, as well as hear about the Commission's forthcoming initiatives on competitiveness. All interested ERRIN members are invited to register to the event on 11 February from 10:00-12:00 at the ERRIN premises.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The project proposal aims to make better learning environment through using sensor-based data to understand environments and user reactions while they experience a physical space and adapt the physical environment based on this feedback. This technology can be integrated into existing classrooms or used to create new learning environments to tailor the experience based on students' reactions. For example, it can help educators identify when students are losing focus or feeling disengaged, allowing them to adjust the environment or lesson flow accordingly.
A new study report on the outcomes and transformational potential of the European Universities initiative now presents the progress, achievements, and transformational potential of the European Universities initiative, and gives insights on remaining challenges. This Erasmus+ initiative was launched in 2019 and now funds 65 European Universities alliances gathering over 570 higher education institutions from 35 countries, including all EU countries.
On 29 January the European Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate providing a strategic framework to steer the Commission's work. The Compass is composed of three transformational imperatives - innovation, decarbonisation and security - to boost competitiveness, and five horizontal enablers necessary to underpin competitiveness across all sectors.
Pomorskie Region is searching for potential project partners in the field of adult edulcation and capacity building willing to cooperate and submit a proposal under ERASMUS+ / Cooperation partnerships in adult education (KA220-ADU).
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.