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Europe must act to safeguard high quality education
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BRUSSELS
- The European Students' Union (ESU) welcomes a new report by the
European Commission, highlighting how meaningful quality assurance
systems can drive real change in higher education. However, ESU believes
it is key to move away from process-orientation to establish a genuine
'quality culture' at higher education institutions and strengthen
students' engagement. Go to full article
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See what European candidates pledge to support education
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BRUSSELS
- Candidates for the upcoming European elections will be asked to show
their support to higher education in a new campaign launched by the
European Students' Union (ESU) on 4 February. Go to full article
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ESU renews its support to Ukrainian citizens and denounces escalating violence
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KYIV -
The European Students' Union (ESU) has joined the Europe-wide protest
against the government of Ukraine for not respecting basic human rights
and refusing to listen to its citizens. All violence against peaceful
protesters must be stopped immediately and cases of illegal arrests,
torture and killings investigated. The conflict must be resolved through
a dialogue. Go to full article
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Mobility policies must be balanced and fair
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ZAGREB -
An international strategy for higher education in Europe needs to
support a balanced mobility inside and outside the European Union,
define the role of institutions clearly and recognise higher education
as an opportunity for cooperation, development and advancing democratic
processes. Go to full article
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ESU's projects: Wrapping up 2013 and continuing in 2014
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BRUSSELS
- The European Students' Union runs various projects that are used to
support the policy work of the union's Executive Committee and Working
Groups. These projects deal mainly with the social dimension and quality
of higher education, with the aim of improving quality assurance
processes. They are also used to raise awareness among stakeholders and
to actively involve student representatives in policy-making processes
in higher education. Go to full article
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Overview of ESU's partnership projects in 2013
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BRUSSELS
- Based on the demonstrated expertise and experience that the European
Students' Union (ESU) has gained from EU funded projects, the
organisation has been involved in several on-going projects as a
partner. Go to full article
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Internship opportunities in Montana, USA
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January, ESU launched a call for students that would be interested in
internship opportunities in Montana, USA, as part of the SiS Catalyst
project. The last day to apply for these internships is 16 February
2014. Go to full article
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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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