Education

European Universities initiative European higher education

European Universities initiative European higher education

The Council adopted conclusions on the European Universities initiative - Bridging higher education, research, innovation and society: paving the way…

4 years ago
Future of Europe: EU debates and Citizen engagement are the key

Future of Europe: EU debates and Citizen engagement are the key

The Conference on the Future of Europe is a citizen-led series of EU debates to enable European to share ideas…

4 years ago
AI technologies must prevent discrimination and protect diversity

AI technologies must prevent discrimination and protect diversity

Reducing gender, social or cultural bias in AI technologies is key, said the Culture and Education Committee in a resolution.…

4 years ago
Lifelong learning skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital era

Lifelong learning skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital era

This online conference, jointly organised by the European training foundation (ETF) and UNESCO, in collaboration with UNICEF, will discuss system…

4 years ago
UN chief highlights power of sport for inclusive, sustainable future

UN chief highlights power of sport for inclusive, sustainable future

António Guterres highlighted the power of sport to bring people together, promote healthy lifestyles and build a sustainable future. The…

4 years ago
Digital technologies will support Europe’s cultural heritage

Digital technologies will support Europe’s cultural heritage

For a continent as culturally rich and diverse as Europe, making sure that valuable cultural heritage and assets are available…

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Hearing loss: A Common Health Problem for 2.5 bn people worldwide

Hearing loss: A Common Health Problem for 2.5 bn people worldwide

By 2050, around one-in-four people will be living with some degree of hearing loss, the UN health agency warned, in…

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Juvenes Translatores: Winners at translation contest for secondary schools

Juvenes Translatores: Winners at translation contest for secondary schools

The European Commission today congratulates the 27 winners of its Juvenes Translatores translation contest for secondary schools. The participants could choose to translate between…

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UN calls for ‘unconditional release’ of abducted students in Nigeria

UN calls for ‘unconditional release’ of abducted students in Nigeria

The UN chief on Friday, has strongly condemned the latest mass kidnapping of students in Nigeria, in the country’s northwestern…

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Parliament highlights COVID19 impact on children’s health and education

Parliament highlights COVID19 impact on children’s health and education

EU member states must invest more in children’s health, education, healthcare, housing, family support and childcare. EU will ensure that…

4 years ago
ECFIN Webinar on the economics of climate change

ECFIN Webinar on the economics of climate change

Policy makers and economists are confronted with the challenge of COVID-19 recovery, towards a carbon neutral economy to debate climate…

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EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030

EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030

Despite all efforts, persons with disabilities are still at a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion than persons without…

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Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19

Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19

Education budgets are not adjusting proportionately to the challenges brought about by COVID-19, especially in poorer countries. Despite additional funding…

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Europol and the World Anti-Doping Agency join forces

Europol and the World Anti-Doping Agency join forces

Europol and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) join forces and they are fighting doping for 'clean' sport in and out…

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Schools across Europe share results of their air quality projects

Schools across Europe share results of their air quality projects

More than 100 schools from 8 European countries participated in the citizen science CleanAir@School inititative. The project runs under the…

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International Day of Education 24 January

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Education, observed on 24 January. Right to Education…

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European researchers suggest CLOSED schools to fight pandemic

In the case of an infectious disease pandemic, EU researchers suggest closing schools could cut down transmission rates by up…

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Sweden invests EU money in Education and Next Generation schools

City of Malmö invests in a major upgrade of education and school buildings. EU money will support construction and renovation…

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