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Erasmus+
In the context of the European Green Deal, the discussion has started as well on how to make the Erasmus+ programme greener. The European Parliament has published a first draft report on this topic.
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Coronavirus crisis
The German EU Council Presidency will have to adapt to the changed framework conditions caused by the coronavirus crisis.
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European Commission
A new EU pilot project with a budget of 50 million euro has been launched to facilitate investments in education, training and skills for individuals, European companies and institutions.
HOPES
HOPES-LEB
The DAAD has launched a follow up initiative to the successful HOPES programme (Higher and Further Education Opportunities and Perspectives for Syrians).
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The winter semester 2020/2021 at German universities starts later. The dates for the summer semester 2020 will not be postponed, but German HEIs are still closed, so lectures will be held as online courses.
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Call
Until 19 May, young scientists from all over the world can apply for the "Green Talents" award 2020 of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in the field of sustainable development.
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EU-Africa Strategy
At the beginning of March, the European Commission published the basis for a new EU strategy for Africa, which aims to establish a close partnership with the African continent.
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Horizon 2020
The EU research programme Horizon 2020 will provide additional funding for a research dimension of European Universities under the chapter "Science with and for society".
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Publication
The DAAD has commissioned a study on “Internationalisation in Higher Education for Society”, a field that so far has been rarely the focus of research.
CULT Committee
The Committee for Education and Culture of the European Parliament is concerned about possible budget cuts for the 2021–2027 Erasmus+ programme generation. The committee chairwoman has issued two press releases criticising the current proposals of the European Council for the 2021–2027 EU budget.
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Future of EU Higher Ed Policy
Here you can find an overview of the development process, the ideas and political decision papers.
