It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: the new Erasmus+ application is now available to download! The app allows participants to easily track their progress before, during and after their mobility; to share and vote for their preferred tips to help others integrate into the local community; and to improve their language skills.
A blend of Slack, Facebook and LinkedIn has been created to encourage the Erasmus+ generation and key actors to have their say about the future of Europe and Erasmus+. Unveiled last month, the Erasmus+ Generation Online Meeting Point gives young people and Erasmus+ stakeholders a space to meet, debate, propose topics, identify problems and put forward solutions to collectively shape and build the future of the programme.
In line with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable development Goals, the Erasmus+ programme contributes to a greener, equitable and fair society. Ensuring that Europe can continue to grow and improve in a viable way is crucial for our future. This is why Erasmus+ supports education, training and volunteering for a sustainable economy.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Erasmus Programme and to celebrate its success, a celebratory event was held in Strasbourg on June the 13th. Among debates on the future of the programme, an awards ceremony and an interactive exhibition, consensus for a larger budget was reached at the heart of the European Parliament's plenary session.
Sport and sport clubs hold an important place in our society. Being a member of a club, interacting with people, participating in the life of a club – all these things can create important social benefits and may help encourage active citizenship.
Looking for information on how to manage your Erasmus+ projects? Want to know more about the Mobility Tool+? Check out the new guide for beneficiaries, now available online.
Tired of scrolling through long, PDF-based applications? Erasmus+ applications forms are moving from an old, PDF-based format to a web format. The first pilot to be filled in fully online will be the Youth application forms. Web forms for other sectors are coming soon!
This month, we are delighted to let you in on a little secret… The Erasmus+ app is nearly ready! While we don't want to give too much away just yet, let's just say that it is sure to enhance the mobility experience for generations to come. But before the big release date, scheduled for mid-June, we need your help…
The European Solidarity Corps is starting to take shape! Around 28,000 young people have registered, hundreds of organisations have used the portal, several thousand registered young people have been contacted and dozens of placement offers have been made. After these achievements, we are excited to find out what’s next in store.
There are many ways in which the Erasmus+ programme can get you socially engaged, whether by volunteering, participating in trainings, through exchange or by getting bright new ideas.
Only a small number of high-profile athletes manage to gain a considerable income from sport. In reality, a huge number of dedicated sportspeople make sacrifices to compete without gaining any financial rewards. These athletes often have to balance the needs of their sport with the requirement to continue working or studying (a dual career), which can prove a challenge.
Want to sign up more than 1 person to use our services? There is now a new helpful feature in the "Participant Portal" that allows up to 10 additional users to be added. This means there will be constant access to an organisation's data even if one of the users leaves your organisation.
What is it that makes an idea fit for European funding? Check out our online platform where you can have a look at all projects that have been accepted for funding and make sure that your idea is innovative enough! The platform is updated on a daily basis and projects are shared there to inspire you and help you find new partners. Why not take a look?
Around 30 500 applications were received by National Agencies before the closing date of 2nd February 2017 for the first round of calls for mobility of individuals. The number of participants has been significantly rising since the launch of the Erasmus+ Programme in 2014.
Erasmus+ opens the door to a world of employment opportunities. Whether you find a job in a new country or sector, or build upon knowledge relevant to your field, Erasmus+ is proven to improve your prospects for a successful career. In fact, mobile higher education students are twice as likely to have a job one year after graduation compared to their non-mobile peers. Volunteering also boosts participants' chances of finding a job, as 75% of employers value such experience.
Athletes' mobility is one of the most obvious elements in the sport world: athletes train and compete in various countries. Erasmus+ Sport offers an additional dimension of the freedom of movement in sports through exchange of volunteers, coaches, managers and staff in non-profit organisations. Such exchanges happen within the framework of ‘small collaborative partnerships’ made up of at least 3 organisations from three Programme countries, with a maximum grant of €60 000. This type of partnership was introduced in 2016 and amongst 60 small collaborative partnerships, eight mobility projects were selected for funding.
Check-out the toolkit were you will find a wide variety of resources including infographics, factsheets and videos. All are available to anyone who would like to promote the programme, organise events or debates and generally contribute to the future of the Erasmus+ programme! You can also create a direct link from your website to the Erasmus+ website by using the widget!
Celebrating 30 years of Erasmus is not the only European accomplishment we’re honouring this year. In March we’re also celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. These two anniversaries provide us with the perfect opportunity to reflect on the importance of openness, mutual understanding, and solidarity.
After successful first round gathering information about the benefits of physical activity for people with mental disabilities, the INSPORT project continues as INSPORT+. See how this successful initiative continues to make a difference.
The 1st European Prize for Social Integration through Sport was awarded in 2016 by the European Forum for Urban Security (Efus)! This forum is an Erasmus+ Sport project. Sport activities, especially at the amateur level, can play a role in building community links and reinforce social cohesion. Efus is well placed to work with local authorities and sport organisations towards the reduction of violence, racism and intolerance through expertise and good practice exchange.
