The workshop took place in Stockholm, Sweden on 2-3 July 2024. It explored the pros and cons of digitalisation and the impact of technology on wellbeing in the education context. A diverse group of stakeholders from the education and training sector, policy makers, EdTech companies and the private sector gathered in Stockholm for the latest …
A new expert group will look to create guidelines that establish shared terminology, requirements, and quality criteria for the creation, production, distribution, and use of digital educational content. Addressing a growing need The expert group on digital content (DEC) is made up of 24 members from 19 EU countries and three international observers (OECD, UNESCO, …
Education is featured prominently throughout the package, which acknowledges the importance of human capital and skills development for productivity, competitiveness, and the green and digital transitions. The European Commission published its European Semester Spring package, including 27 country reports and country specific recommendations, 18 of which concern education. Country reports The reports outline key economic, …
The first ever EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence entered into force. Violence against women and domestic violence affect an estimated one in three of the 228 million women in the EU. By criminalising certain forms of violence against women across the EU, including online, and strengthening victims’ access to justice, protection and support, …
Higher education representatives from 47 European countries and the European Commission reaffirmed their commitment to more interconnected, inclusive and competitive higher education. The Communiqué adopted in Tirana at the European Higher Education Area Ministerial Conference also proposes next steps to foster cooperation within the European Higher Education Area (“Bologna process”) in 2025-2027. The “Tirana Communiqué” …
The Council has adopted a regulation on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem, better known as the ‘net-zero industry act’. This is the last step in the decision-making process. The regulation aims to boost the industrial deployment of net-zero technologies that are needed to achieve the EU’s climate goals, …
The Eurydice report explores opportunities for the validation of non-formal and informal learning in 37 higher education systems across Europe. The report uses qualitative data from the academic year 2023-2024. The validation of non-formal and informal learning involves the recognition and validation of the knowledge and skills acquired outside of formal learning contexts. A report …
To help you turn your idea into reality, the European Digital Education Hub has prepared a list of available European funding opportunities. Make it happen with the European Digital Education Hub Turning ideas into real life solutions is one of the key missions of the European Digital Education Hub. To achieve this, the Hub hosts …
The Council has given the green light to an EU directive to combat violence against women and domestic violence. Taking decisive action against these acts of violence is essential to ensure the values and fundamental rights of equality between women and men and of non-discrimination. The law requires all EU countries to criminalise female genital …
These are the first outcomes of the European Commission’s expert group on enhancing supportive learning environments for vulnerable learners and for promoting wellbeing and mental health at school. The 2 sets of guidelines address: education policymakers school leaders, teachers and educators Key recommendations In total, the guidelines provide 11 recommendations to implement a whole-system and …