Think regional, educate European (and vice versa)
The European Commission (EC) makes the case for Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) and launches the second pilot call for CoVE proposals.
Education
Underachievement in basic skills remains a challenge
The EC launched the Education & Training Monitor 2019, which shows further progress towards targets and also highlights the need to better support teachers.
European podium position for student from Lausanne
Océane Patiny shone with her self-constructed remote controlled cylinder at the 31st EU Contest for Young Scientists in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Erasmus+ Work Programme 2020 published
In 2020, the European Universities and Centres of Vocational Excellence pilot schemes will be reinforced.
Centres of Vocational Excellence: Pilots announced
Five projects were chosen to test the concept of ‘Centres of Vocational Excellence’ and contribute to the development of the initiative for Erasmus+ post-2020.
Erasmus+ call targets networks of VET providers
Increasing the transnational cooperation between VET providers will be the objective of this Erasmus+ (E+) call. Results were published on the 12 July 2019.
‘Better education’ as strategic priority of the EIT
The European Commission outlines its vision for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)’s educational activities.
Early education: the European state-of-play
The second edition of the Eurydice report on early childhood education and care gives comparative insights into the European achievements in the field.
Finnish education priorities
The Finnish presidency will advance the Erasmus+ negotiations. Other priorities are continuous learning and investment in human capital.
European Universities: 2019 call results announced
The list of the 17 selected alliances for the ‘European Universities’ 2019 call illustrate the geographical diversity and excellence focus of the initiative.