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Bologna Process, UN agenda and EU policies top priorities
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BRUSSELS
- Several important policy processes will be in the line of work at the
European Students' Union (ESU) in the upcoming months. The most obvious
task, will be to prepare for the ministerial conference of the European
Higher Education Area in Armenia in the spring. Go to full article
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Back to school in Brussels
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BRUSSELS
- As most students in Europe are about to start a new academic year,
the European Students' Union (ESU) is planning to kick-start its own
schedule with a networking event on 2 September 2014. Around 60
participants have registered for the event, including members of the
European Parliament and representatives of the European Commission and
member states of the European Union. Go to full article
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First stages of the PASCL project discussed in Florence
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FLORENCE
- Student-centred learning will be a cross-cutting theme at the
European Students' Convention held in Florence, Italy, from 28 to 30
September 2014, held in conjunction with the first annual conference of
ESU's project called Peer Assessment of Student-Centred Learning
(PASCL). This project is co-funded by the Lifelong Learning Programme of
the European Union. Go to full article
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ESU contributes to a global recognition of studies
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PARIS -
A global convention for the recognition of studies, diplomas and
degrees in higher education is currently in the making following a
decision of the General Assembly of the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The European Students'
Union (ESU) is observing this work with great interest. Go to full article
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ESU mobilizes efforts on the social dimension
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LIVERPOOL
- A training was organised in Liverpool, England, from 10 to 13 June
2014 in the framework of the SiS Catalyst project. The main aim of this
project was to train new students' experts in the area of social
dimension. Ten student representatives from Sweden, Romania, Denmark,
Iceland, Latvia, Portugal, Germany and Ireland participated in the
meeting. Go to full article
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New technologies in international education
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BELFAST
- Mixed learning and teaching methods, student-centred learning and
inclusive education are important methods in order to overcome many
challenges that the education system faces, such as in incorporating new
technologies. Go to full article
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European students call for Gaza partners to respect the right to education
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BRUSSELS
- The European Students' Union is deeply concerned by the current
escalation in Israel and Gaza which affects students and higher
education institutions on both sides both directly and indirectly.
Students should be ensured free, unhindered and safe access to education
in order to promote a lasting peace solution. Go to full article
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ESU attends summer camps and trainings
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BRUSSELS
- Representatives of the European Students' Union attended a couple of
summer camps held by national unions of students in Italy and Finland.
These events were excellent platforms for student representatives to
meet, spend some time together and get to know each other. Go to full article
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of the month: ESU representatives attended a training session as part
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The European Students' Union, headquartered in Brussels, is the umbrella organisation
of 47 National Unions of Students from 39 European countries. ESU
represents and advocates the educational, social, economical and
cultural interests of students at the European level: European Union,
Council of Europe, UNESCO and the Bologna Follow Up Group.
Find out more about ESU on www.esu-online.org or check out our social media:
For more information, contact:
Robert Hlynur Baldursson
Communications Manager
+ 32 2 502 23 62
+ 32 473 669 894
robert@esu-online.org
ESU - European Students' Union
Rue de la Sablonnière 20 1000 Bruxelles, BELGIUM
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