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Josepha Madigan, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Ireland, addresses the 'Fostering Inclusive Quality Education in Finland and Ireland' kick-off meeting in Dublin. The multi-country project is funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) and implemented with support from the Agency. For more details about this event, visit the Agency website https://www.european-agency.org/news/tsi-fique-fiie-kickoff For more details about Technical Support Instrument, https://www.european-agency.org/activities/technical-support-instrument-actions

This FRH Masterclass offered a critical analysis of the relationship between churches and cities in different European regions after World War II and explored the current and future role of religious buildings in urban contexts. It took place in a hybrid format (online and in Bologna, Italy) on 7-8 March 2024. 00:16:00 Introduction by Giovanni Bellucci 00:11:58 | Esteban Fernandez Cobian: Religious architecture and urban planning in Vigo (Spain) during the episcopate of José Delicado Baeza (1969-75) 00:47:38 | Rosa Maria Marta Caruso: Sacred architecture in Syracuse between 1950 and 1965: design processes, influences and results 01:08:01 | Riccardo Serraglio: The 'outdated modernity' of neighbourhood churches by Marcello Canino 01:31:14 | Giorgio Nepote Vesin and Martina Ulbar: Churches in the company town of Olivetti in Ivrea 01:59:38 | Laura Lazzaroni: Sacred Architecture in Italian Magazine, 1950-1970 02:23:47 | Chiara Kuijpers, Femke Van der Meulen, Sven Sterken and Stephanie Van de Voorde: Constructing a Modern Image. The Representation of Post-war Churches in Belgian Periodicals (1945-1975) 02:45:35 | Lorenzo Grieco: Parish and People. Advancements within Anglican Parish Centres in Post-war Britain 03:08:18 | Round table with morning speakers ___________________________________________________________________________________ 03:47:34 | Joao Alves da Cunha: MRAR - The Portuguese Religious Art Renovation Movement (1954-1969) and the changes in the twentieth century religious architecture in Portugal 04:20:26 | Kate Jordan: Reading whiteness in the refurbishment of historic churches 04:47:09 | Conclusions with Luigi Bartolomei More FRH events at https://www.frh-europe.org/events/upcoming-events/

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On March 25th 2024, the European Landowners’ Organization together with the Future Forest Initiative organized a conference on biomass, biodiversity and desertification in Brussels. Speakers from science, technology and business addressed the topics of forests, biodiversity and desertification, and FFI start-ups presented their solutions. Here is the first part of the event.

On March 25th 2024, the European Landowners’ Organization together with the Future Forest Initiative organized a conference on biomass, biodiversity and desertification in Brussels. Speakers from science, technology and business addressed the topics of forests, biodiversity and desertification, and FFI start-ups presented their solutions. Here is the second part of the event.

All those experiences and people have made me who I am today - a proud member of the Erasmus Generation. We are a generation driven by our open mind, our creativity, and our curiosity. Erasmus Generation Portal: https://erasmusgeneration.org/ Erasmus Generation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erasmus.generation

In 2024, it is exactly 35 years since the Erasmus Student Network, the biggest student organisation in Europe today, was born. To this day, we stay committed to empowering international youth and promoting international student mobility. To many more years of students helping students!

⮕ What active measures can Public Employment Services (PES) take to develop green skills❓⮕ How can Social Partners engage with PES and education and training systems to ensure skills are relevant to labour market❓⮕ What can we learn from the experience in North Macedonia❓⮕ What support is being provided by the EU and the ETF❓Speakers: 🎙️ Aneta Petrovska-Rusomaroski, Macedonian Employers Organisation, Vice President for VET and Education; 🎙️Violeta Stojanovik, Adviser of Employment Service Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia 🎙️Lisa Rustico, Work-based Learning Expert & Country Liaison for North Macedonia, ETF

This FRH Masterclass offered a critical analysis of the relationship between churches and cities in different European regions after World War II and explored the current and future role of religious buildings in urban contexts. It took place in a hybrid format (online and in Bologna, Italy) on 7-8 March 2024. 00:04:21 | Welcome greetings 00:07:44 | Welcome greetings 00:10:14 | Welcome greetings 00:14:07 | Welcome greetings by Andrea Longhi 00:34:13 | Albert Gerhards: New types of churches - innovative relationships between churches and cities in Germany 01:10:40 | Tino Grisi: Life in the Church 01:34:19 | Bernd Hillebrand: Unintentional Presence in an Urban Liquification. The Church s Mission of Care in a Participatory Network 01:58:11 | Martina Baer: Between self-discovery and dialogue. Multifaith houses as sacred spaces in post-secular cities of the 21st century 02:29:43 | Beate Loffler: Closing ranks, opening spaces. Parish structures and the urban environment spatially considered 02:46:34 | Francesca Daprà: Churches, city, community. Ambrosian parish complexes between identity and transformation in the contemporary city 03:07:21 | Round table with morning speakers ________________________________________________________ 03:42:40 | Emiliano Romagnoli: Secular space and space of faith. Consideration of the architecture of new parish complexes 04:02:51 | Andrea Marcuccetti: Religious archaeology. New meeting spaces 04:28:05 | Mariateresa Giammetti: Expressions of spirituality. Morphological type horizons to come for parish complexes 04:57:06 | Luca Diotallevi: The ecclesia between polis and civitas in the present moment: a sociological survey 05:41:40 | Marcello Brunini: A church that rises again 05:57:30 | Sandro Pittini: Future ecclesiae 06:06:57 | Paolo Belloni 06:24:04 | Round table with afternoon speakers More FRH events at https://www.frh-europe.org/events/upcoming-events/

⮕ What active measures can Public Employment Services (PES) take to develop green skills❓ ⮕ How can Social Partners engage with PES and education and training systems to ensure skills are relevant to labour market❓ ⮕ What can we learn from the experience in North Macedonia❓ ⮕ What support is being provided by the EU and the ETF❓ Speakers: 🎙️ Aneta Petrovska-Rusomaroski, Macedonian Employers Organisation, Vice President for VET and Education; 🎙️ Violeta Stojanovik, Adviser of Employment Service Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia 🎙️ Lisa Rustico, Work-based Learning Expert & Country Liaison for North Macedonia, ETF

Religious Heritage: an overlooked driver for a more sustainable and inclusive society (11 April 2024) Agenda 00:17:05 | Keynote presentation by Anne Grady, Seconded Cultural Heritage National Expert from the National Museum of Ireland to the CULT Committee of the European Parliament (in a personal capacity) 00:33:34 | Alex McCallion, Director of Works and Precinct at York Minster (United Kingdom) 00:49:02 | Tobias Funke, Pastor at Dresden Youth Church (Germany) 00:58:41 | Roel De Ridder, Coordinator of the Platform for the Future of Parish Churches (Toekomst Parochiekerken) (Belgium) 01:15:47 | Q&A 01:26:08 | Final remarks This event was organised in collaboration with COMECE (Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union) and the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD). It was a satellite event of the New European Bauhaus Festival 2024 (9-13 April). Don't miss any FRH upcoming events: https://www.frh-europe.org/events/upcoming-events/

With the participation of - Hubert Trammer, Architect, architectural critic, teacher. Member of the High Level Roundtable of the New. European Bauhaus. - Diego Zoppi, ACE Executive Board Member The conversation was moderated by Arch. Borys Czarakcziew, ACE and Dr Waclaw Szarejko, Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Technology.

Join us as we follow Leander and Lucia in their vocational education and training pathways! Episode 2: Lucia starting a career as a graphic designer

With the participation of - Hubert Trammer, Architect, architectural critic, teacher. Member of the High Level Roundtable of the New. European Bauhaus. - Diego Zoppi, ACE Executive Board Member The conversation was moderated by Arch. Borys Czarakcziew, ACE and Dr Waclaw Szarejko, Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Technology.

With the globalisation of the economy and technological progress, architectural firms now have greater opportunities to collaborate and work on projects across borders, within the European Union and globally. According to the last edition of the ACE Sector Study, in 2022 5% of European architects worked in another EU Member State and two per cent outside the EU. The study also reveals that over the past year, 16% of respondents had seriously considered working in another EU Member State and 6% outside Europe, without however taking action. Moreover, an increasing number of architects are trained in countries other than their own, showing a genuine interest and growing capacity of the profession to move across borders. Therefore, there is every reason to believe that the potential for further internationalisation of the profession is strong, provided that professionals can find adequate support. The conference will aim to discuss the challenges inherent to cross-border work and export of services and present solutions to overcome barriers encountered by professionals, including tools and schemes offered by the European Union; guidance developed by the Architects’ Council of Europe; and support provided by professional bodies at national level. Architects who have successfully developed their business internationally will also share their experience. The ACE strongly supports the New European Bauhaus movement initiated by the EU Commission, as it helps to make the quality of our living environment a matter of public interest and elevates architecture to an unprecedented political level. Beyond business and entrepreneurial perspectives, the conference will also provide an opportunity to discuss the relevance of the NEB values, themes and principles for other parts of the world and emphasise the common values that unite the profession across the world.

Communication Officer Julie Patenaude explains how you can use Interreg Europe's website to find partners for your project application. 00:00 Introduction 00:11 How to browse our community to find partners 00:49 Conclusion

Interreg Europe has expanded to seven new countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine. Communication Officer Julie Patenaude explains how these new Partner States can find projects open to collaboration on our website.

A recording of the online meeting about restricted call with Q&A and networking on 9 April 2024.

The final day of a three-day online regional summit with participants of The Europe Challenge 2024. In this summit, our implementing partners support participants to develop their projects.

During the Q&A session, participants were able to ask their questions on any aspect of Interreg Europe’s third call for project proposals. We also also presented the basics of the third call criteria.

Skills intelligence is a key enabler of decision making on skills and jobs for individuals, organisations, cities, regions, and countries. But what does it take to make skills intelligence relevant and efficient, and how can it best support decision-makers?

The green transition has significant job growth potential. To leverage it almost all workers and learners need training or up- and reskilling, so that they can acquire the green transition skills that changing job and task profiles require. Cedefop research highlights occupations and groups of learners, which should take priority in skilling for the green transition. Vocational education and training (VET) is crucial to equip EU workers and learners with the right skills, as well as to support the shift towards ‘greener’ mindsets. But how can VET become ‘greener’ so it can help shape and upscale the green economy? What must change in VET curricula and programmes in practice so that they reflect the skill needs the green transition implies? What practical tools can be used to make VET more aligned to, and supportive of, the skills revolution currently taking place?

The European Year of Skills provides a unique opportunity to discuss in partnership how to make the twin transition – digital and green – a reality. The proliferation of advanced digital technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI), comes with concerns about how they will impact the world of work in Europe and beyond. While the issue of how many jobs will be destroyed by smart machines is prominent in academic and policy debates, there has been less focus on understanding the implications of technological innovation for skill mismatches and job quality. Digitalisation has the potential to expand productivity and to allow workers to focus on more non-routine and rewarding job tasks. In contrast, some digital technology promotes work routinisation and could take over a substantial share of what has long been considered ‘human’ work. Understanding who are the winners and losers from new digital technology in labour markets is crucial for digital and skills policy and its implementation; all the more so as persistent digital divides across and within countries and between population groups can amplify socioeconomic inequalities.

The European Year of Skills offers a wide range of education and labour market actors exceptional opportunities to learn from one another and to translate evidence on skills and jobs into measures in support of economic and social ambitions. Over the past decade, many European countries have collected and analysed a wealth of data and evidence that help anticipate and match people’s skills to current and future jobs. But turning such skills intelligence into effective skills matching measures and practices for sectors, regions and communities can be challenging.

The European Year of Skills puts the importance of having a skilled workforce to support the green and digital transitions in the spotlight. Having skilled and knowledgeable citizens is not just a matter of formal education (e.g. schools and universities). It is also critically dependent on learning acquired in non-formal or informal contexts, such as at work or during leisure time. Validation is a tool for citizens to demonstrate the skills they have acquired in these contexts. It facilitates obtaining qualifications, access to training, and job market entry.

Relevant and targeted vocational education and training (VET) programmes need to reflect insights of skills anticipation methods (such as skills forecasts, skill foresights, employee and employer surveys, big data analysis). Particularly in times of increased volatility and economic pressures, economic sectors are the hubs of change and innovation that can enable a just twin transition. A mix of suitable skills anticipation tools and methods, availability of data, capacity to handle and “translate” the data into actionable and policy steps are crucial. Sectoral skill strategies, built on high quality sectoral skills intelligence, place relevant stakeholders at the driver’s seat and call for a holistic skills governance approach, founded on comprehensive skills ecosystems.

The European Year of Skills is an excellent opportunity to take stock of how efficient skill systems are in developing, activating and ultimately matching workforce skills to the needs of the labour market. Skills drive the transition towards a greener, more digital Europe and help economies and societies become more resilient. Forward looking insight into labour market trends underlies evidence-based policy making, because it helps bridge the gaps between the supply of talent and what employers are looking for.

At this first Cedefop European Year of Skills virtual get together, EU agencies Eurofound and Cedefop showcased why workplace wellbeing is central to the mechanism linking human capital utilisation to business outcomes and helped make a case for people-centred managerial approaches. The event took place on 27 April 2023. Virtual get togethers are a fresh event format that Cedefop plans to roll out put skills in the spotlight in the context of the European Year of Skills that begins on 9 May. They are designed to be a creative, less formal platform or knowledge sharing, discussion and debate with VET and skills experts, policy-makers, social partners, practitioners and other stakeholders.

Our implementing partners support our challenge teams of libraries and community groups with their initiatives.

Day two of our online regional summit, where our implementing partners support the challenge teams in developing their projects.

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, addressed the Erasmus Student Network for the third edition of the Erasmus Generation Meeting, held in Seville, Spain, from the 4th until the 7th of April. The event brought together more than 1600 participants from all over Europe and beyond under the theme of Removing barriers for active and equal participation.

🎓 Ready to challenge your assumptions about education and skills development? 👉 Listen to the new #podcasts with Riel Miller, Futures literacy experts, to discover a new perspective on the future of education: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ltCqKFFRHfpm8w7BjDKnk #skills4future #europeanyearofskills ---------------------------------------------- FOLLOW OUR PODCAST HERE ➡Anchor: https://anchor.fm/etf ➡Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3mMHb3x ➡Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3dZ8CmB ➡Google Podcast: shorturl.at/vwPY0 ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- More on ETF: https://www.etf.europa.eu/en Follow us on Facebook: / etfeuropa Find us on Twitter: / etfeuropa Peep us on Instagram: / etfeuropa ---------------------------------------------- #podcast #futureofeducation #edreform #education #learning #inclusive #onlinelearning #learner #singapore #edtech #school #generationX #educationispower #edchat #kids

🎓 Ready to challenge your assumptions about education and skills development? 👉 Listen to the new #podcasts with Riel Miller, Futures literacy experts, to discover a new perspective on the future of education: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ltCqKFFRHfpm8w7BjDKnk #Skills4Future #EuropeanYearOfSkills

Meet Arancha González Laya, Adjunct Professor at the Florence School of Transnational Governance. Prof González will be teaching international trade and diplomacy in the new EUI Global Executive Master (EUI GEM). The Global Executive Master is designed for policy professionals seeking continuous upskilling opportunities to advance their careers and bring about real change. Its two-year part-time structure allows professionals to keep working while they learn and design their own professional development journey. Participants learn from leading academics and policymakers, who provide them with advanced skills and a unique global outlook on cutting-edge policy issues, specialising in energy & climate, economy & finance, tech & governance, and geopolitics & security. In this series, you will meet the professors and instructors teaching the programme. Get a sneak peek into each subject and learn what's in store for you as a participant. More about the Global Executive Master: gem.eui.eu More about the European University Institute: eui.eu #EUIGEM #exedEUI #executiveeducation #training #career #skills

Watch the morning session of day two of #europecooperates, where we delve into the Policy Learning Platforms and its services. Want to watch more recordings from our annual event? Head to these links: Keynote speaker Peter De Smedt on strategic foresight ➡️ https://youtu.be/K0JynEypUSc Finance Officer Ilaria Piazza on our key support tools ➡️ https://youtu.be/AV1TGewo-M0 Opening plenary session live stream ➡️ https://youtube.com/live/kXaQLMUOxFs

Enjoy watching the highlights from our tenth annual interregional cooperation forum held in Antwerp, Belgium.

00:01:03 Introduction to the topic by Katharina Krell and Simon Hunkin 00:08:36 Presentation by Beatriz on the MonitorEE project 00:15:28 Presentation by Christiana Marchitelli from the European Commission, DG Energy, on the EU action plan for the digitalisation of the energy system 00:34:35 Q&A: Is there any specific message you would like to pass to our audience concerning the importance of the regions in the EU-wide approach of the digital innovation hubs? 00:37:22 Q&A: Is the digitalisation effort that you are mentioning only focused on electricity or also on gasses and fuels? 00:38:30 Presentation by Johann van Dyke from Smart Energy GB on Smart Metering - Smart Energy GB 00:48:15 Q&A: How do the smart meters communicate with the central energy management system? 00:40:08 Q&A: Did this system face technical or regulatory challenges associated with the deployment of the smart meters? 00:51:12 Presentation by Davor Pinturic from the Croatian Governmental Real Estate Agency on Energy Management System for Public Buildings 01:01:00 Q&A: What technical or implementation challenges have been faced during the adoption and operation of the EMIS system in Croatia? 01:03:05 Q&A: What is your opinion on the feasibility and potential expansion of the EMIS system beyond public buildings, for example, into the private or residential sector in Croatia? 01:05:44 Presentation by Kostas Lygouris from Innveco, Region of Crete, on EcoHotel plus Platform 01:13:18 Q&A: You mentioned that the platform compares the information to other hotels. Does the platform also provide advice or recommendations? 01:14:19 Q&A: Is there any incentive or support provided to the hotels to encourage their participation to the EcoHotel plus platform and to adopt sustainable measures? Panel discussion 01:18:05 Q&A: Beyond the immediate awareness and behaviour adaptations, are any long-term energy-saving measures implemented in the concerned buildings? 01:22:41 Q&A: Do you see that the smart factor triggers deeper energy saving investments? 01:23:32 Q&A: Davor, are you planning to develop a guide on how to use public buildings based on the EMIS platform? 01:24:42 Q&A: What are the most important points that we have heard today and what can local and regional authorities do to enhance smart energy management in the buildings in their territories?

Watch the morning session of day two of #europecooperates, where we delve into the Policy Learning Platforms and its services.

Our Finance Officer Ilaria Piazza breaks down the key assistance tools provided to project applicants during the call during our annual #europecooperates event.

Our keynote speaker for our annual event #europecooperates Peter De Smedt spoke on strategic foresight.

This podcast brings people from across the European University Institute (EUI) together to discuss questions of identity, belonging, representation, and marginalisation that affect every part of society, from places of work to politics, from culture to history, and everything in between. In honour of Women's History Month and a few weeks after the International Women's Day, Carol Awuor Ofafa, Research Associate at the African School of Regulation, joins Giuseppe Zago, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer at the EUI, to explore the challenges related to gender equality in African countries.

The 2023 UIA Guidebook for the 2030 Agenda is inspired by the “Architecture to the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals”, which has 2 volumes published in 2018 and 2020. This guidebook will continue to demonstrate the interaction of architecture with each of the SDGs and focuses on the connection among the different goals.

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 The IWD24 webinar was jointly organized by the 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐂𝐖𝐈𝐏), 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐏 - 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬. The event was part of our International Women’s Day celebrations. With a focus on the global south, delegates heard from women in leadership in the planning profession around the world, where speakers shared their journey, including challenges and what has been key in helping them along the way.  𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫: 👋 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬: Helen Fadipe MBE, MRTPI - Vice-President RTPI, and Founder and Co-chair of BAME in Planning Network, Elisabeth Belpaire - President Elect ISOCARP, and Heather Pinnock - Co-Chair, Common Wealth Women in Planning (CWIP) 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Prof Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu - Prof Town & Regional Planning UKZN South-Africa, Scientific Committee ISOCARP, SARCHI Chair Inclusive Cities 🎤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:(35min) Heather Pinnock - Co-Chair, Common Wealth Women in Planning Beatrice Hati Gitundu - Co-founder of the Urban Amplified, Urban Development and Research Associate, International Center for Frugal Innovation (ICFI) and Doctoral candidate Erasmus University Rotterdam Haydee Jacklyn Quintana Malubay - President and Founder, PlanNet Larissa MENESCAL - Professor of urban planning and Vice President of the Planning, Institute of Fortaleza City Hall Mansi Sahu -  Director and Co-founder, StudioPOD 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: (15min) 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: (15min) 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 by Co-chairs

Did you know AI is shaping more of your daily decisions than you realise? From your social media feed to job applications, it's everywhere! It's convenient, but it also perpetuates disinformation and can influence critical life choices. Let's talk about AI governance and the role of the youth sector! Find out more: https://go.coe.int/dO4E6 Video credit: Picturise

AI is like a black box - we understand some of its inputs but not always its outcomes. Without standards, AI is trained on real data, potentially biased. This raises critical questions about transparency and fairness. Seeking a balance between AI innovations and safeguards against the high-risk uses of technology is the way forward. Let's talk about AI governance and the role of the youth sector! Find out more: https://go.coe.int/dO4E6 Video credit: Picturise

Are you an engaged young person looking to harness the power of AI? You can use AI tools to design impactful communication campaigns, gain insights into your organisation or community's needs, and inform decision-makers. But we need to boost AI literacy among young people and they should have a say in shaping AI technologies. Let's talk about AI governance and the role of the youth sector! Find out more: https://go.coe.int/dO4E6 Video credit: Picturise

This event organised by the Crisis of Experts Knowledge and Authority Interdisciplinary Research Cluster hosts Dr Marina Cino Pagliarello (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow at the STG), who will talk about the role that high education institutions, such as the European Universities Initiative alliances, play as informal diplomatic actors. In a world of shifting geopolitics and increasing societal and economic challenges, universities indirectly contribute with human resources and scholarly expertise to international organisations at the helm of global governance. Within these processes, higher education institutions are of increasing relevance for modern societies under three main dimensions. Firstly, through teaching and research, universities produce human capital and new knowledge that can drive innovation. They also fulfil a third mission by being involved in externally engaged activities that can stimulate local economies. Secondly, higher education international exchanges serve as reliable mechanisms for exposing visitors to host countries' cultures, politics, and society, with major players in global politics using it to achieve national interests. Countries such as the USA, UK and Australia have established educational opportunities as an important soft power tool. Thirdly, as we experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic, several threats to global public goods call for international scientific collaborations and for the establishment of global governance schemes based on knowledge to address shared global challenges, especially those requiring scientific advice such as climate change, health, and conflict resolution. The role of experts in enhancing the global science-policy interface is also part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. In sum, higher education institutions (HEIs) have become critical actors in promoting economic, social, cultural, and educational relations among nations. To find out more about the cluster and its activities, please visit our website https://www.eui.eu/en/projects/expert-crisis/about

Join Leonardo Meeus, Director of the Florence School of Regulation at the European University Institute, on a deep dive into the energy & climate specialisation track of the EUI Global Executive Master. Professor Meeus will be teaching the courses on 'Energy Markets and Regulations', 'Getting to NetZero' and 'Climate Neutral and Smart Cities.' In this video, Professor Meeus unpacks the following three questions for you: 1 - Why was energy & climate chosen as one of the specialisations of the Global Master? 2 - How is the specialisation organised in three courses? 3 - Why us? The Global Executive Master is designed for policy professionals seeking continuous upskiling opportunities to advance their careers and bring about real change. Its two-year part-time structure allows professionals to keep working while they learn and design their own professional development journey. Participants learn from leading academics and policymakers, who will provide them with advanced skills and a unique global outlook on cutting-edge policy issues, specialising in energy & climate, economy & finance, tech & governance, and geopolitics & security. In this series, you will meet the professors and instructors teaching the programme. Get a sneak peek into each subject and learn what's in store for you as a participant. More about the Global Executive Master: gem.eui.eu More about the European University Institute: eui.eu #EUIGEM #exedEUI #executiveeducation #training #career #skills

Meet Pierre Schlosser, Deputy Director of the Florence School of Banking and Finance at the European University Institute. Prof Schlosser will teach the module on Sustainable Finance and Climate Risks in the new EUI Global Executive Master (EUI GEM). The Global Executive Master is designed for policy professionals seeking continuous upskilling opportunities to advance their careers and bring about real change. Its two-year part-time structure allows professionals to keep working while they learn and design their own professional development journey. Participants learn from leading academics and policymakers, who provide them with advanced skills and a unique global outlook on cutting-edge policy issues, specialising in energy & climate, economy & finance, tech & governance, and geopolitics & security. In this series, you will meet the professors and instructors teaching the programme. Get a sneak peek into each subject and learn what's in store for you as a participant. More about the Global Executive Master: gem.eui.eu More about the European University Institute: eui.eu #EUIGEM #exedEUI #executiveeducation #training #career #skills

Pier Luigi Parcu is the Director of the Centre for a Digital Society at the European University Institute. Professor Parcu will be teaching the modules on 'Innovation in the Digital Era' and 'Regulating Digital Platforms' in the new EUI Global Executive Master (EUI GEM). Both courses, are part of the programmes' Tech & Governance specialisation track. The EUI Global Executive Master is designed for policy professionals seeking continuous upskilling opportunities to advance their careers and bring about real change. Its two-year part-time structure allows professionals to keep working while they learn and design their own professional development journey. Participants learn from leading academics and policymakers, who provide them with advanced skills and a unique global outlook on cutting-edge policy issues, specialising in energy & climate, economy & finance, tech & governance, and geopolitics & security. In this series, you will meet the professors and instructors teaching the programme. Get a sneak peek into each subject and learn what's in store for you as a participant. More about the Global Executive Master: gem.eui.eu More about the European University Institute: eui.eu #EUIGEM #exedEUI #executiveeducation #training #career #skills

Meet Kristin Fabbe, Chair in Business and Comparative Politics, and Director of STG Executive Education at the Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG) at the European University Institute. Professor Fabbe will teaching a Masterclass on Change Management and a module on Business and Government in the new EUI Global Executive Master (EUI GEM). The Global Executive Master is designed for policy professionals seeking continuous upskilling opportunities to advance their careers and bring about real change. Its two-year part-time structure allows professionals to keep working while they learn and design their own professional development journey. Participants learn from leading academics and policymakers, who will provide them with advanced skills and a unique global outlook on cutting-edge policy issues, specialising in energy & climate, economy & finance, tech & governance, and geopolitics & security. In this series, you will meet the professors and instructors teaching the programme. Get a sneak peek into each subject and learn what's in store for you as a participant. More about the Global Executive Master: gem.eui.eu More about the European University Institute: eui.eu #EUIGEM #exedEUI #executiveeducation #training #career #skills

The 10th edition of Europe, let's cooperate interregional cooperation forum (#europecooperates) will take place on 20-21 March 2024 in Antwerp, Belgium. We are also streaming the plenary sessions on 20 March online.

Navigate the agenda below to the topic of your interest. The webinar has been designed and moderated by Arnault Morisson and Marc Pattinson, Thematic Experts for a Smarter Europe. 00:01:04 Introduction by Arnault Morisson to the topic 00:14:59 Presentation by Arno Meerman, CEO of the University Industry Innovation Network, the Netherlands. 00:27:19 Q&A: You mentioned that 1% of universities produce 70% of the license income. Should regional universities, that are not elite universities, prioritise entrepreneurship rather than licensing or patenting? 00:30:50 Q&A: Many people are looking at ways to create more value for their regional ecosystems and we see a mismatch between the research excellence and the business ecosystem. Do we invest in our businesses or do we change our research? How can we close the gap? 00:34:16 Presentation by Sébastien Hug from the Head Innovation Office at the University of Bern, Switzerland. 00:48:16 Q&A: Cities and regions are launching challenges and asking young entrepreneurs and startups to help solve them. Do you organise something similar with this challenge-oriented approach? 00:50:45 Latest insights from Interreg Europe good practices by Triinu Lööve on the University of Tartu spin-off program, Estonia (IMPROVE). 00:59:40 Q&A: Given the target set for you, what do you do with the rest of the startup community? Do you have a prioritisation scheme? 01:01:04 Q&A: Are the skills necessary or do you have to offer them training? 01:02:25 Initiatives from the Interreg Europe project VIADUCT by Cristina Ruiz and Camille Bertrand from the University of Zaragoza, Spain. Panel discussion 01:14:17 Q&A: You all mentioned the importance of accelerating or developing the entrepreneurship culture. Do you have good examples where entrepreneurship training is done at an early stage? 01:26:16 Q&A: If there is one KPI you would give yourself to demonstrate research valorisation, what would it be?

🌐 Webinar and panel discussion held on January 28th, moderated by EMA Director of OCB Unit, Rajon Bhuiyan with a diverse group of ex-interns who served roles on the Intern Board at the World Health Organization in Geneva. They share their experiences and challenges, especially in the post-pandemic relaunch, a must listen for those interested in global health and aspiring WHO interns! 🌟 📣 Note: This was an alumni-led event, not an official WHO position. #WHOInternAlumni #InternshipExperience #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #who 0:00 Intro 3:00 Presentation on the WHO Internship Program by Wendy Huang 14:09 FII Presentation by Andrea Moreschi @FairInternshipInitiative 33:00 Presentation on the WHO-IB by Premikha M and Panel Discussion with Intern Board Alumni followed by Q&A session

At an imposing ceremony, in the context of the 26th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, the winners of the inaugural #CedefopVideoAward, the ‘Storytellers’ team from Portugal, were presented with their awards on 8 March.

On 7 March 2024, the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform held an e-workshop on the topic of Green and Inclusive Regional Mobility Solutions, exploring good practices from Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal. The workshop was designed and moderated by Katharina Krell and Simon Hunkin, Thematic Experts for Connected Europe. 00:58 Introduction to the workshop and topic by Katharina Krell and Simon Hunkin,, Thematic Expert for Connected Europe Session I - Enhancing sustainable mobility in rural areas 00:16:02 Presentation by Jeffrey Matthijs from Autodelen.be, Belgium on shared mobility in rural regions (SMAPE) 00:25:20 Q&A: What are the implications of insurance? 00:27:10 Q&A: What about the business model? What to charge to the users, so that it works financially? 00:28:26 Q&A: How do you lower the usage threshold for older people? (who are over proportionately present in rural areas compared to urban areas) 00:30:21 Q&A: What is the percentage of e-mobility in the fleet? 00:31:35 Presentation by Pr. Riccardo Palma and Irene Ruiz from Politecnico di Torino, on the potential of cycling in connecting rural areas 00:45:26 Q&A: Who is responsible for such a cycling network 00:47:59 Presentation by Massimiliano Petri from Livorno Province on the Good-Go platform to serve tourists and residents in low-density regions (PROMOTER) Session II - Demand-Responsive Transport for Rural Areas 01:05:15 Interview of Christian Ramelli from the Saarland Ministry for the Environment, Climate Protection, Mobility, Agriculture and Consumer Protection on demand-responsive transport in Saarland, by Thorsten Kohlisch, Lead Manager, Policy Learning Platform 01:21:14 Q&A: Are you planning a specific communication about the offer to the citizens? 01:24:54 Presentation by Albert Guillaumes Marcer from Generalitat de Catalunya's road public transport, on shared mobility in rural regions 01:37:19 Q&A: DRT is highly loss-making, is it even worse performing with public transport or is it comparable? 01:38:15 Q&A: Are facing any skills shortages? 01:39:51 Presentation by Nuno Pomar, from the Intermunicipal Community of the Region Coimbra, who will provide the example of the Coimbra Sit Flexi - a DRT in very thinly populated areas 01:52:12 Q&A: Have you evaluated the service cost for each user? 01:53:40 Q&A: Is this service connected or promoted in the National coach service that serves the region (Rede Expressos, Flixbus...) in order to create some synergies? Or this is out of the scope? 01:54:51 Q&A: Which are the DRT solutions that are most economically viable, Taxis or dedicated mini-buses? 01:57:42 Q&A: Are you doing regular evaluations and how do you do it? 02:00:03 Plenary and conclusions: what are the most interesting things are you taking home?

Our Finance Officers explain the basics of staff costs and how to report them. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 What are staff costs and what do they cover? 01:47 How do I prove they are my staff? 02:09 What costs can be claimed? 02:35 What supporting documents are needed? 03:17 What is a task assignment letter? 03:49 When should the task assignment letter be signed? 04:18 How can I come up with a percentage for an employee? 04:51 How often can the percentage change? 05:49 What happens if the fixed percentage does not 100% reflect the reality of the costs spent in one period? 06:32 Should I fill in a timesheet? 06:55 Going over concrete examples 08:57 How to report staff costs in the Portal 09:16 Conclusion

In this video, two of our Finance Officers will explain how to calculate staff costs through the fixed percentage method. They will also provide concrete examples.

What is the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform? How can you make use of it as a policy maker? Watch this video to find out! More information: http://www.interregeurope.eu/policylearning/

Wondering how Interreg Europe projects work? This video will explain the project objective and activities, key partnership requirements and project finances in a nutshell. More information: https://www.interregeurope.eu/

Get an overview of Interreg Europe and the key features of the programme. More information: https://www.interregeurope.eu/

On Wednesday 28 February, EUHealthGov welcomed Roland Erne (University College Dublin) and Vania Putatti (EuroHealthNet), to discuss health in the EU’s economic governance framework. Moderated by Eleanor Brooks (University of Edinburgh), the webinar explored how the NEG might support supporting democratic and participatory approaches and the role of labour movements in the protection of democracy and the welfare state.

This UACES Report Launch took place at 14:00 GMT on February 12th for the presentation of The Sound of Silence: EDI in the European Studies Canon. This report, written by current UACES Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer, Dr Koen Slootmaeckers and previous EDI Officer, Prof Roberta Guerrina, delves into the dynamics that shape our academic landscape, with a focus on the construction of the European Studies Canon, and the place that is given to equalities+ themes.

Join us for an insightful journey into the heart of education, development, and resilience as we delve into key priorities set forth by the European Training Foundation (ETF) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). From highlighting initiatives like the Youth Guarantee Program to emphasising youth empowerment and development, we explore the significant role these organisations play in shaping the future. With a special focus on supporting Ukrainian citizens amidst geopolitical challenges and offering reflections on the European Year of Skills and Training, viewers gain invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of international development efforts. Through personal reflections on unexpected life decisions and experiences , this discussion focuses on the spirit of progress and determination. Don't miss the conclusions, where we examine the outlook on the future of Ukraine and reconstruction efforts, leaving viewers inspired and informed. 00:00 Intro 00:21 Welcome 01:05 Key Priorities at ETF and EBRD 01:39 Initiatives like the Youth Guarantee Program 02:12 Emphasis on youth empowerment and development 03:45 Support for Ukrainian citizens amidst geopolitical challenges 07:50 Outlook on the future of Ukraine and reconstruction efforts 09:19 Reflections on the European Year of Skills and Training 10:49 Insights into unexpected life decisions and experiences 16:45 Thoughtful question for the Next speaker 17:04 Conclusions Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- More on ETF: https://www.etf.europa.eu/en Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etfeuropa/ Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/etfeuropa Peep us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etfeuropa/ Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/etfeuropa/ ----------------------------------------------

The European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists - EFFEA is an initiative of the European Festivals Association that offers emerging artists a platform to develop their careers on an international level through festivals. The third call of EFFEA for festivals to support emerging artists is open from 15 January to 19 March 2024. Approximately 50 residencies will be selected, involving 50 emerging artists in the seat of 50 leading festivals in collaboration with festivals from other countries. Apply now: www.effea.eu/application-form

Watch our spotlight on the Belgian vocational education and training (VET) system! Special thanks to ReferNet Belgium. Find out more in the links below: www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/publications/8146

Watch our spotlight on the Belgian vocational education and training (VET) system! Special thanks to ReferNet Belgium.

00:00 - 00:38 Teaser 00:38 - 02:17 Will AI take over your job? 02:17 - 05:16 Learning-to-learn - GOD Level 05:16 - 07:36 Analytical thinking - GOD Level 07:36 - 09:38 Memorising - MYTH Level 09:38 - 11:20 Creativity - SOLID Choice 11:20 - 12:04 Blind typing - MISMATCH 12:04 - 13:35 Languages - Nah! 13:35 - 14:26 Mental computation - MYTH Level 14:26 - 15:12 Paper filing - MISMATCH 15:12 - 17:05 Empathy - GOD Level 17:05 - 17:39 Tech Savvy - GOD Level 17:39 - 18:28 Data Entry - Nah! 18:28 - 20:24 Green skills - GOD Level 20:24 - 21:19 Resilience - GOD Level 21:19 - 22:57 Coding - Nah! 22:57 - 24:20 Cybersecurity - GOD Level 24:20 - 27:37 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - GOD Level 27:37 - 28:03 Cybersecurity - downgraded from GOD Level to SOLID Choice 28:03 - 28:56 Wrap-up In the 37th episode, we're tackling the skills that could make us relevant and indispensable to future employers. In this episode, we present the Tier List of skills for the future job market. As the landscape rapidly evolves with spread of technologies such as AI, we observe the uncertainty surrounding future labor markets. Therefore staying ahead of all those changes requires a strategic approach to skill development from young people, workers and learners.  Our guest speakers are Francesca Rosso and Romain Boitard, experts from the European Training Foundation.  Together with them we're constructing a tier list of essential skills vital for future employability. From analytical thinking to languages, each skill holds significance in the evolving job landscape. Throughout the episode, we explore what these skills entail, where to learn them, and how to best equip ourselves for the future. Host: Maria Lvova Zolotarevskaya, ETF

In the 37th episode, we're tackling the skills that could make us relevant and indispensable to future employers. In this episode, we present the Tier List of skills for the future job market. As the landscape rapidly evolves with spread of technologies such as AI, we observe the uncertainty surrounding future labor markets. Therefore staying ahead of all those changes requires a strategic approach to skill development from young people, workers and learners.  Our guest speakers are Francesca Rosso and Romain Boitard, experts from the European Training Foundation.  Together with them we're constructing a tier list of essential skills vital for future employability. From analytical thinking to languages, each skill holds significance in the evolving job landscape. Throughout the episode, we explore what these skills entail, where to learn them, and how to best equip ourselves for the future. Host: Maria Lvova Zolotarevskaya, ETF Full Tierlist of the skills for the future is available here: https://youtu.be/SGXDTmzu3bc?si=lDtJY2Z9Ol_hF_BP

Mobility is the name of the European game. In this context, the role Cedefop's ReferNet, as a repository of knowledge and a nexus for collaboration on VET, is even more relevant, it becomes paramount. European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas addressing participants in ReferNet's 21st annual plenary.

Royale Treasure Museum, Lisbon, Portugal Copyright: © ATL MTR

Luostarinmäki Museum Quarter, Turku, Finland Copright: Jussi Virkkumaa/Turku Museum Centre Thumbnail image: A milliner works in the home where Ida Peltonen, a milliner from Luostarinmäki in the early 20th century, lived. Credit: Jussi Virkkumaa/Turku Museum Centre

© Vrak - Museum of Wrecks, Stockholm, Sweden

A recording of the online information event about Interreg Europe for beneficiaries in Moldova.

A recording of the webinar welcoming the new countries in Interreg Europe.

Check out our short animated video on the European skills index, created by Cedefop to help countries observe over time where they stand with respect to skills systems, how they are doing in comparison to each other, what the areas with room for improvement are, and where to look for best practices.

Dutch Resistance Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

© Nasjonalmuseet - The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo, Norway Thumbnail image: The new National Museum is located in the heart of Oslo, by the waterfront next to the City Hall. The old train station housing the Nobel Peace Centre is in front for the building designed by architect Klaus Schuwerk (Kleihues+Schuwerk). (Photo: The National Museum)

Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko National Museum of Arts, Kyiv, Ukraine

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Villa Freischütz: The House Museum, Merano, Italy © Villa Freischütz/Stiftung Navarini Ugarte; Martin Drahorad; Karlheinz Sollbauer

Neanderthal Museum-Höhlenblick Tower, Mettmann, Germany Credit info images: Neanderthal Museum / Peter Guddorf Filmproduktion | Videomarketing Copyright film: Neanderthal Museum / Peter Guddorf Filmproduktion | Videomarketing / Art+Com

Museum and Memorial in Sobibór, Włodawa, Poland Thumbnail image: Museum and Memorial in Sobibór - display case and the Sobibór railway board, Property of the State Museum at Majdanek Music by: Kacper Kruszewski

© ARTIS-Groote Museum, Amsterdam, Netherland Thumbnail image: Join interactive meet-ups and connect with each other in ARTIS-Groote Museum

Villa Bernasconi, Switzerland Thumbnail image: Outside view of the Villa Bernasconi after the renovation © Sergio Da Costa

Wettingen Abbey Museum Aargau, Wildegg, Switzerland

Burgdorf Castle Museum, Switzerland © Museum Schloss Burgdorf, Dyle Berger Thumbnail image: Burgdorf Castle in Emmental Switzerland © Burgdorf Castle Museum, Dyle Berger

Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel (CDN), Switzerland Thumbnail image: Front view of the Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel (CDN) Photographer: Simon Schmid (c) Swiss National Library

Museum of the Home, London, United Kingdom Credit: Wright & Wright Architects and Verri Media

National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, The Memorial Complex, Kyiv, Ukraine Ownership of photo and video materials belongs to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War. The Museum grants permission to publicly display the video using materials on which it holds the copyright to the European Museum Forum and the European Museum of the Year Award. The video was filmed by Andrii Zahrebelnyi and Andrzej Markiewicz, and edited by Andrii Zahrebelnyi. Thumbnail image: The Motherland Monument and the main building of the War Museum: The 102-meter Motherland Monument is the dominant object of the Museum with the main exposition space located in its basement: Photo by Roman Pupenko. National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War

(c) Istanbul Cinema Museum, Türkiye

Museum of Making, Derby, United Kingdom Thumbnail image: Visitors in the Assemblage, an open storage gallery, at the Museum of Making (c) Derby Museums

Museum of Östergötland, Linköping, Sweden Thumbnail image: Entrance, Museum of Östergötland is a county museum that opened in 1939. The building is a representative example of Swedish modernism. Photo: Museum of Östergötland

Pau Casals Museum, El Vendrell, Spain © Fundació Pau Casals Thumbnail image: Museum entrance / Credits: Güixens