Tag Archives: ECMY

Commission launches EU Skills Panorama to tackle skills mismatches

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today officially launched the EU Skills Panorama, a website presenting quantitative and qualitative information on short- and medium-term skills needs, skills supply and skills mismatches. The Panorama, drawing on data and forecasts compiled at … Read the full press release →

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European Union set for new accord with China on cultural cooperation

Posted on 29, November 2012 by

Brussels, 29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will reiterate the importance and benefits of increased cultural cooperation between the European Union and China when she meets Ministers and senior officials in Beijing this week … Read the full press release →

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Education Council: Commissioner Vassiliou issues stark warning on funding for Erasmus

Posted on 28, November 2012 by

Brussels, 28-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —   Education Council: Commissioner Vassiliou issues stark warning on funding for Erasmus Statement by Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, at the meeting of the EU Education Ministers in Brussels on 26 November. “The … Read the full press release →

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Study calls for stronger focus on IT and entrepreneurial skills in schools

Posted on 21, November 2012 by
Figure 1: Integration of digital, civic and entrepreneurship skills into national curricula (primary to upper secondary level), 2011/12

Brussels, 21-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The teaching of IT, entrepreneurial and citizenship skills is fundamental for preparing young people for today’s job market, but, in general, schools are still paying insufficient attention to these transversal skills compared with basic skills in literacy, mathematics … Read the full press release →

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Sustainable growth in the EU – why we cannot go soft on education

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Androulla VASSILIOU — Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Jean Monnet Conference/ECSA World Conference Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen Dear friends, I am very grateful for this opportunity to address you on a topic … Read the full press release →

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European personalities urge EU leaders to back Erasmus

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — More than 100 European personalities from the worlds of education, art, literature, economics, philosophy and sport have signed an open letter to EU Heads of State and Government in support of the threatened Erasmus student exchange programme. The … Read the full press release →

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FAQs on Marie Curie Actions

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

Brussels, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — FAQs on Marie Curie Actions Who does the programme fund? The Marie Curie Actions award European research grants, regardless of nationality or field of research. In addition to supporting fellowships, the programme enables researchers to gain international … Read the full press release →

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Winners of first Marie Curie Prize announced

Posted on 5, November 2012 by
Dr Claire M. Belcher

Nicosia/Brussels, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The first winners of the European Commission’s new Marie Curie Prize for outstanding achievement in research were announced today at a ceremony in Nicosia, Cyprus. The three winners (details in annex) are Dr Gkikas Magiorkinis from Greece, … Read the full press release →

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Driving innovation and Growth in Europe

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

People 2012 Conference – University of Cyprus / Nicosia, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Demosthenous, Professor Christofides, Distinguished guests, It is a real pleasure to be here with you for the opening of today’s conference. I would like to thank the University … Read the full press release →

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FAQ on Erasmus and its budget

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Erasmus programme enables students in higher education to spend between 3 and 12 months in another European country – either for studies or for a placement in a company or other organisation. Any student enrolled in … Read the full press release →

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Commission unveils plans to boost audience for culture

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Brussels, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission will tomorrow unveil its new plans for putting audiences, as well as artists, at the heart of its new Creative Europe programme for the cultural and creative sectors. Audience development will be a key focus for projects … Read the full press release →

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Androulla VASSILIOU Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Celebrating Europe’s extraordinary cultural heritage 5th European Heritage Days Forum in Cyprus Nicosia, 15 October 2012

Posted on 17, October 2012 by

Celebrating Europe’s extraordinary cultural heritage Nicosia, 17-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 5th European Heritage Days Forum in Cyprus Dear Minister Mavrou, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be with you here, in Nicosia. I would like to thank the organisers, and … Read the full press release →

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