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
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.
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.
European Week of Regions and Cities 2024 Workshop "Boosting the Digital Transformation: Empowering European regions"
During the workshop on: "Boosting the Digital Transformation: Empowering European regions", speakers will delve into Europe's digital transition under the regional perspective. Exploring strategies, challenges and success stories, the aim is to equip participants with the insights and tools necessary to steer their transformative journeys. From fostering digital skills to leveraging emerging technologies, the discussion will revolve around how regions can capitalise on digital opportunities while addressing socio-economic disparities.
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.
European Week of Regions and Cities
The 2024 edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities is taking place from 7-10 October in Brussels. Under the motto "Empowering Regions" - thousands of local and regional administrations and authorities, EU institutions, young politicians, academics, NGOs and private sector representatives will gather in Brussels to share knowledge, experiences and ideas on how to bring forward practical and territorial aspects linked to the Cohesion Policy.
Creative Skills Week 2024
The Creative Skills Week 2024 gathers third-level educators, university leaders, vocational education and training (VET) providers, industry partners, SME’s and policymakers dedicated to the future of the Cultural and Creative Sector Industries (CCSI). This year, the Creative Skills Week will take place in Amsterdam. It will offer a Main Programme (18 – 19 Sept) as well as a Satellite Programme (16, 17 & 20 Sept).
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 Spring AGM 2023
Save the date for ERRIN’s 2023 Spring Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place on 22 June from 14:30-18:00 CET, followed by a networking reception. We are happy to announce that this year the event will be held in person with online streaming available, and will be hosted at Scotland Europa Office in Brussels.
Call for Application: Voices of Culture - CCIs driving Green Transition and facing the Energy Crisis – 6 April to 3 May
Voices of Culture, the platform for dialogue offered to civil society by the European Commission, is inviting interested organisations from EU member states to apply to participate in the upcoming topic on Culture and Creative Sectors and Industries driving Green Transition and facing the Energy Crisis.
Be part of the European Year of Skills Festival! – Deadline 20 April
Do you have great stories to share about people who received training and improved their living conditions around Europe? Do you know about projects that trained citizens with skills that changed their futures? Share your stories and experiences and take part in the European Year of Skills Festival on 9 May 2023.
EIT Culture & Creativity Calls for Proposals are published!
EIT Culture & Creativity KIC first calls for proposals have been published. The application period will be open from 17 April to 31 May 2023. On 25 April the KIC will host an online event to help potential applicants better understand EIT Culture & Creativity’s mission and drivers, as well as key formal aspects of calls.
HEROES European University Alliance
The HEROES European University Alliance is looking for Higher Education Institutions from Eastern and South-Eastern Europe (particularly from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, North Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro,.. ) with a strong emphasis on professional higher education, practice-oriented research and community engagement.
ERRIN input to Horizon 2014-2027 consultation
ERRIN is pleased to share its input to the largest public consultation on the past, present and future of the Horizon programmes 2014-2027. The document is structured around four main areas based on the network’s priorities: EU Missions, European Partnerships, widening, and ecosystem approach.
Latest Updates
- By Anna Solvang
Collaboration for targeted education and competence development for the green shift
The municipality of Alver in Norway is searching for a region or municipality that works with cooperation between schools, working life and administration to connect young people and education with what the local society demands, preferably aimed at the green transition.
- By Astrid Hannes
Harnessing Talent in Europe: a new boost for EU Regions
Ensuring that regions facing a talent development trap become more resilient and attractive is crucial in the EU's commitment to leaving nobody and no place behind. For that reason, the Commission launched a new ‘Talent Booster Mechanism', supporting EU regions affected by the accelerated decline of their working age population to train, retain and attract the people, the skills and the competences needed to address the impact of the demographic transition.
- By Ute De Meyer
Flemish education umbrella organisations looking for other regions to exchange views
Two Flemish education umbrella associations are looking for EU regions that would like to exchange views/practices on: teacher shortages, the use of microcredentials for adult education, job shadowing, etc. Is your region interested?
- By Vendula Novackova
Implementation of the Regional Action Plan for the Development of Education
The Regional Office of the Hradec Kralove Region is searching for possible cooperation and partners/subjects in order to organise working visits in various regions – preferably Italy, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands or Sweden. The main goal is to visit selected (public) institutions (Dept. of Education etc.), school/s or other cooperating entities from the field of education and training and employers. As far as the topic is concerned, we are interested in the link between preschool - primary – secondary/higher - academic education and employment.
- By Admin Admin
CHARTER call for good practices of policies and initiatives in pilot cases in cultural heritage education, training and occupation
The European Cultural Heritage Skills Alliance CHARTER is looking for good practices of policies and initiatives in pilot cases in Education & Training and Employment to fill gaps and improve: mobility, virtuous learning circles, career development, upskilling and reskilling, quality certifications standards, transformation to a circular economy, or policy and initiatives to tackle challenges of digital transformation and climate change in the sector of Cultural Heritage. The deadline for submission is 9 February 2023.
- By Lucy Hammond
Digital Europe Advanced Digital Skills call for digital tech education funding- Deadline 24 January
Digital Europe programme's call on Advanced Digital Skills 'Specialised education programmes or modules in key capacity areas' is open until 24 January 2023. With a budget of €56m, HaDEA will be funding education programmes in digitaltech, jointly designed by universities, research centres & businesses.