From the network

• The ECA report on transparency in EU funding and the need for a better definition of NGOs at EU level

  As part of Civil Society Europe, the Lifelong Learning Platform participated to this reaction vis-à-vis the European Court of Auditors’ report 35/2018 on “Transparency of EU funds implemented by NGOs: more effort needed“
  Civil Society Europe welcomes the European Court of Auditors (ECA) report as a contribution to ensuring further transparency by the European Union on how EU money is spent. This will allow us to better show the added value of our work and stand ready to further improve in […]

• 2019 ATEE Winter Conference on STEM Education

  The 2019 ATEE Winter Conference – Braga, April 15th-17th – focuses on Science and Mathematics Education in the 21st century. Check here the presentation flyer and visit the website for more information. 

  It aims at fostering a deep discussion of the following issues related to the conference theme:

  Innovative approaches to teaching science / mathematics
  Technologically enhanced science / mathematics education
  Science / mathematics education and the STEM agenda
  Science / mathematics education in multicultural and inclusive schools
  Science / mathematics teacher education in a changing world
  21st […]

• The LLLPlatform welcomes two new members

  The LLLP’s General Assembly was held in Vienna, on July 7th. It was a moment of gathering, where all members could work together to identify key issues and shape the Platform’s direction for the next year.
  Amid many important decisions, the GA also voted on the admission of new members to the LLLP’s family. Members unanimously welcomed:

  the European Digital learning Network (DLearn) as full member
  the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED) as associate member

  We are happy to […]

• NECE 2018 approaching! Save the date

  When? 6-9 September 2018
  Where? Marseille, France
  Liberal democracy is in a state of crisis. Worldwide, a “democratic recession” can be observed, even in countries that have long claimed a leading role in defending and spreading democratic values and freedoms. Uncertainties about the future of the European Union and its transformation into a “Citizens’ Europe” are shaping the run-up to the European Parliament elections in May 2019. At the same time we observe new signals for a renewed emphasis on the value […]

• SAVE THE DATE – Strategy/Job/Society for VET – Venice may 28th 2018 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista

  EVTA (European Vocational Education and Training Association) and ENAIP NET, the Italian consortium of regional Enaip bodies, promote the event “Strategy/Job/Society for VET”, which will be held in Venice on the 28th of May in the majestic location of Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista.
  Distinguished keynote speakers will debate on VET’s future trends within nowadays ever-changing society and labour market:

  Joao Santos, Deputy Head of Unit VET Vocational training, Apprenticeship & Adult Learning – D.G. Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion at European […]

• Launch of the EU survey ‘Vocational Education and Training 2035’

  The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) is currently working on a project focusing on the ‘Changing Nature and Role of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Europe‘. The research will support the European Commission and the EU Member States in setting objectives for post-2020 European cooperation in the area of vocational education and training. The project is coordinated by 3s Unternehmensberatung and consortium partners include Danish Technological Institute (DTI, DNK), University of Warwick (IER, UK), Tallinn University (IISS, EST), Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini (FGB, IT), and the Federal […]