Working groups on ethical guidelines for AI and guidelines on disinformation: apply now!

Two calls for participants for revising and updating critical education guidelines are open until 3 February 2025. Working group on updating the guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training The guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy provide hands-on guidance, practical tips, …

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Celebrating 20 years of eTwinning: Connecting teachers, inspiring education

Over the past two decades, eTwinning has helped a generation of teachers to build enduring cross-border connections and collaborative projects. eTwinning is the European Union’s flagship initiative for online school collaboration. It provides an online space for teachers and schools to work together and develop national and international projects in a safe online environment. Planting …

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Open University of Cyprus: HerpTrust: research project for the protection of herpetofauna coordinated by the OUC

Reptiles (reptiles and amphibians) are one of the world’s most threatened species groups. Their numbers are declining significantly due to climate change, but also due to anthropogenic factors such as pollution, habitat fragmentation and harvesting and killing. The HerpTrust research project entitled: “Improving biodiversity’s resilience to climate-and human-induced threats through nursing positive Human-Herpetofauna Interactions”, coordinated …

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University of Nicosia: GNOSIS │ Hosting of 3rd Transnational Project Meeting for EU Erasmus+ Project: “Creative learning for boosting bio-economy within HEIs’ curricula – CL4BIO”

On the 26th – 27th of November 2024, Gnosis | Mediterranean Institute for Management Science hosted the third transnational project meeting for the Erasmus+ Project “Creative learning for boosting bio-economy within HEIs’ curricula – CL4BIO”. This initiative brought together partners from Poland, Portugal, Italy, and Cyprus to discuss the project’s progress and next steps. The …

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Nearly €5 billion under Erasmus+ to support learning abroad and cooperation in education, training, youth and sport in 2025

In 2025, EU’s Erasmus+ programme will support learning exchanges abroad and cooperation partnerships in education, training, youth and sport with around €5 billion. Representing a 6.5% increase in funding compared to last year, the Commission published the Erasmus+ 2025 call for proposals. With over 16 million participants since its launch in 1987, Erasmus+ continues to grow …

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UCLan Cyprus and RJ4ALL Europe Sign Partnership Agreement

UCLan Cyprus and RJ4ALL Europe marked an important milestone on October 14th, 2024, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering international collaboration in the fields of education, research, and community impact. The agreement signifies a shared commitment to advancing restorative justice practices, community cohesion, and human rights through innovative research …

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Commission launches new course for journalists to boost education on EU and cohesion policy

The Commission, together with six European universities and two journalists’ associations, launched the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) entitled ‘Covering Cohesion Policy in Europe’. Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, opened the event via video message. The course aims to fill the gaps in journalism education and promote knowledge about cohesion policy and its …

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University of Cyprus: YUFE on the way to adolescence: insights into past achievements and the road ahead

YUFE Education – pioneering new learning opportunities across boarders YUFE advocates for open, flexible, and inclusive learning pathways for students, staff and lifelong learners. OPEN YUFE is our answer for personalised learning paths, offering a catalogue of over 1200 existing virtual and physical academic courses and informal learning activities. Over 1300 students have enrolled in …

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