Do you know an inspiring MSCA researcher, or are you one yourself?

The Fellow of the Month communication initiative will present testimonials from current and former MSCA fellows. It will offer insight into their scientific achievements, personal experiences, and the broader contribution of their projects to society.

Interested? The call for nominations is still open until 11 May 2025 at 12.00, CEST.

The continuous rise of mobile communications has transformed how we work, live and play. But the power needed to deliver this growing data infrastructure has an equally large carbon footprint.

Through 15 fellowships, the MSCA-funded GREENEDGE project aims to design energy-efficient technologies and combine them with the efficient management of ambient energy sources to reduce the impact of data services.

The InnoNext project provides opportunities for researchers to carry out internships in highly innovative companies supported by the EIC and EIT .

The scheme is open to doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Doctoral Networks and COFUND projects and will be undertaken as part of a new secondment in the MSCA project.

The European Commission has launched a new preparatory action supporting a European fellowship scheme for researchers at risk. This initiative backed by the European Parliament will develop procedures to assess the risks these researchers face and award around 60 two-year fellowships to non-EU nationals to enable them to continue their work safely at universities and research institutions across the European Union.

A European Blue School brings the ocean into the classroom. It is a school that, through project-based learning, engages students in topics related to the sea and oceans in order to raise awareness and give them a sense of responsibility for our oceans.

Understanding the influence of the ocean on us - humans - and our influence on the ocean is known as Ocean Literacy.

The EU4Ocean coalition, with the support of the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, brings together organisations, projects and individuals engaged in promoting ocean knowledge across Europe. The European Blue Schools Network is one of the three pillars of the coalition, established as a platform for all schools and teachers striving to engage students in oceanic topics and educate a new generation of young citizens educated on the oceans.

Become a Blue School

Did you know that Erasmus+ offers opportunities for teachers, school staff and even students? Que vous souhaitiez participer à une expérience de mobilité pour enseigner, pour vous former ou pour accompagner des élèves lors d'un échange à l'étranger, ou que vous souhaitiez encourager votre école à collaborer avec d'autres établissements d'enseignement, ne manquez pas de consulter Erasmus+ et les actions Jean Monnet !

Grâce à Erasmus+, vos élèves les plus âgés peuvent également participer à DiscoverEU, une initiative de la Commission européenne permettant aux citoyens de 18 ans de voyager gratuitement en Europe, principalement par le rail, d'explorer sa diversité, de découvrir le patrimoine culturel et l'histoire de l'Europe et d'entrer en contact avec des personnes des quatre coins du continent.

Participez à Erasmus+ pour les écoles et tirez le meilleur parti des actions Jean Monnet

Faites de la publicité pour DiscoverEU auprès de vos élèves plus âgés

The "Education for Climate" coalition aims to co-create a participatory education community to support the changes needed for a climate-neutral society. We aim to inspire, develop and leverage innovative European educational capacities by promoting bottom-up actions around five priorities: educating teachers, developing green skills and competences, bridging education and science, raising awareness and behavioural change.

The Education for Climate coalition aims to bring together the entire education community in the EU, including:

• Teachers, educators, pupils, students, trainers and parents at all levels and in all types of institutions

Become part of our community!

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is the European Commission's in-house research centre. They help the Commission services and policy makers to take decisions supported by strong scientific evidence.

The JRC also offers an online visitor centre in the Digital Media Hub, where a wealth of scientific resources aligned with the Commission's priorities can be found. With our virtual lab tours, you can see behind the scenes where the magic happens and test your knowledge with built-in quizzes. The hub also includes interactive games that teach students about sustainability, health, digital transformation and much more.

Europe is home to an amazing variety of insects that pollinate crops and plants. These heroes ensure our food production and the preservation of biodiversity. They are therefore essential for a healthy nature and for our well-being. However, in recent decades, wild insect pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hoverflies and moths have drastically decreased in number and diversity in Europe. Many species are on the verge of extinction.

We can all do our part to protect these pollinating heroes by launching awareness campaigns about their importance and finding ways to protect their habitat.

In the Directorate-General for Environment, we have developed tools that can be used in the classroom or at home to help citizens protect these pollinators, such as a card game "Ken je pollinator" and a fun and educational VR experience, "Pollinator Park".

And there is much more educational material, including postcards, posters and videos!

European nature is not only beautiful, but also of great importance to all of us. To help secondary school students understand why, the Directorate-General for the Environment has developed the European Nature Conservation Toolkit.

The toolkit provides tools and instructions for preparing and conducting indoor and outdoor activities. Het zal je helpen om je leerlingen te begeleiden bij het leren communiceren over lokale planten, dieren en habitats en over het gedeelde natuurlijke erfgoed van Europa.

Leerlingen inspireren door wat er om hen heen is, kan een eerste stap zijn om hen op een zinvolle manier bij de natuur te betrekken.

Als je meer wilt weten over biodiversiteit, kun je ook een kijkje nemen bij het Kenniscentrum voor biodiversiteit van de Commissie.

Climate change and biodiversity loss require urgent action and long-term, systemic change in our attitudes, mindsets and habits. Education plays a crucial role in deepening our understanding of these issues, changing our behaviour and attitudes and achieving a fair, sustainable future.The European Commission, in collaboration with education experts from across Europe, has developed a competence framework to promote learning about sustainability in the EU. The document can serve a wide range of purposes, including curriculum development, self-reflection, and certification assessment.

If your pupils are wondering what to do after high school and if they are interested in volunteering, introduce them to the European Solidarity Corps. Funded and supported by the European Union, this programme is aimed at young people aged between 18 and 30 who are looking for an opportunity to help the wider community through solidarity projects, in Europe and beyond. Young people can participate in projects that benefit communities abroad or in their own country. These projects provide an inspiring and stimulating experience, as well as the opportunity to contribute to change while developing skills and competences. Join the European Solidarity Corps!

Did you know that Erasmus+ offers opportunities for teachers, school staff and even students? Whether you want to participate in a mobility experience to teach, or accompany your pupils on an exchange abroad, or encourage your school to cooperate with other educational institutions, be sure to check out Erasmus+ and the Jean Monnet Actions!

Erasmus+ also allows your oldest pupils to participate in DiscoverEU, an initiative of the European Commission that allows 18-year-old citizens to travel around Europe for free, explore its diversity, learn about its cultural heritage and history, and connect with people from all over the continent.

Participate in Erasmus+ for schools and take full advantage of the Jean Monnet Actions

Share DiscoverEU with older students

A European Blue School is a school that engages students in marine and maritime-related topics through a project-based learning approach. This to raise awareness and create a sense of responsibility for our oceans in them.

The awareness of the impact that the oceans have on us – people – as well as our impact on the ocean is called Ocean Literacy.

The EU4Ocean Coalition, with the support of DG MARE, brings together organisations, projects and individuals committed to promoting ocean literacy across Europe. The European Blue Schools Network is one of the three pillars of the Coalition, set up as a hub for all schools and teachers striving to engage pupils on oceanic topics and train a new generation of ocean-literate young citizens. The network was established in 2020 and now has 350 schools in the EU plus 50 in neighbouring countries.

Now become a blue school!

The European School Education Platform is a meeting place for the school education community - school staff, researchers and policy makers - to discover news, interviews, publications, best practices, courses and partners for their Erasmus+ projects.

It is also home to eTwinning, the largest network for teachers in Europe. This platform allows teachers to set up collaborative projects with one or more schools from different countries. Webinars, competitions and learning events are offered. There are also a number of tools available for professional development and members can receive recognition for their best projects through quality labels and eTwinning awards.

The platform includes a dedicated section to support Erasmus+ applicants and participants, offering various opportunities for staff working in the education sector.

Curious about where you stand with digital technology in your educational practice? Do you want to see what your strengths are and where you can do even better? Discover SELFIEforTEACHERS, the free self-reflection tool for primary and secondary school teachers.

Do you use statistics in teaching? Or are you a student who wants to know more about statistics? Then you have come to the right place in the education corner of Eurostat. Our educational corner offers tools and explanations to make statistics more accessible. Students can use it to gain a better understanding of statistics, and teachers can find material that can be used in the classroom when teaching statistics, geography, social sciences, or other subjects. Some of our tools have been produced by Eurostat itself, while others have been developed and translated by the national statistical institutes. Discover our extensive range, where you can also find material for Belgium and compare your country with other countries in the EU.

Are you a teacher looking for exciting ways to teach your students about the EU? The EU Learning Corner is a veritable treasure trove of teaching materials including publications and games for all age groups and it is available in several European languages.

In addition to finding inspiration for lesson plans, you can also visit the Learning Corner to networks with other schools and teachers across the EU. So what are you waiting for? Explore our Learning Corner now!

In addition to the science fair, Science is Wonderful! also organizes activities for the classroom. These educational resources, games and videos have been created by our scientists and your students or children can use them all year round.

THIS COMES NET WITHIN: We have now added eight new activities, including three activities conceived by teachers and researchers together. Learn to program while you find a lost astronomer, create fake blood with your students to solve a murder, or find your way out of a biolab before the security doors close. Be sure to check out these fun activities!

Dear teachers, parents and science lovers,

After 2 fantastic days, this year's edition of Science is Wonderful! is coming to an end. We were delighted to welcome almost 5 000 students from all over Belgium and abroad to our science fair and to have the opportunity to connect with more than 120 leading international scientists. See some unforgettable moments here.

Thank you for actively participating and bringing science to life for our future aspiring researchers. We can't wait to open our doors to you again. In the meantime, you can already take a look at what we still have to offer online.

Here you will find a list of interesting tools.

In addition, you can always draw inspiration from some of the highlights below.