Quo vadis European Universities Initiative?
Higher education associations take position on the future of the European Universities Initiative.
Education
European Mutual Learning and Exchange
Education ministers discussed the implications of COVID-19 on the educational systems and particularly the challenges of the distance learning.
Boosting access to finance for education
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund launch a Skills & Education Guarantee Pilot in view of overcoming the difficult economic situation.
EP offers ideas for greener EU mobility programmes
A draft report by the European Parliament shows directions on how the Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe programmes could become greener.
Promote your cybersecurity education offers
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) launched a platform to bundle information relevant to cybersecurity education in Europe, including in Switzerland.
Distant learning takes centre stage
COVID-19 provides unexpected impetus for the digital transformation of education. Preparations for the EU’s Digital Education Action Plan are in full speed.
Erasmus+ deadlines postponed & ‘force majeure’
In response to COVID-19, the EC commits to maximum flexibility in the implementation of programmes for mobile learners and transnational projects.
Too many Science and Engineering graduates in 2030?
The Joint Research Center published a report that analyses the expected mismatch between supply & demand of higher education graduates in the EU in 2030.
From brain drain to talent circulation
During the EYCS council meeting, EU education ministers exchanged views on how to achieve a balanced brain circulation in the European Education Area.
eTwinning: Beneficial for teachers and pupils
The eTwinning Monitoring Report 2019 shows teachers’ high satisfaction with the online community. Switzerland is left out of the Erasmus+ funded platform.