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On December 14th, the EUF attended the workshop Bologna Digital 2020, organised in Berlin by the German Forum for Higher Education in the Digital Age. Education experts gathered to address the ways in which digital developments are shaping the landscape of higher education in Europe and how the digital revolution can help achieve the goals of the Bologna Process. The discussions centred around six topics: skills for the digital age, blended mobility, recognition of prior learning, strategies for teaching and learning, preparation and admission systems, and quality assurance. The EUF underlined the role that projects such as Erasmus Without Paper and the Erasmus+ Mobile App are playing in easing mobility. It also stressed that while virtual tools can complement student and staff mobility, they are no substitute for it. A second workshop will follow later in the year, and a White Paper, based on the outcomes of the workshop, is to be published ahead of the 2020 Bologna Ministerial Conference. 

Erasmus Going Digital Vienna.

On the 25th of April 2019 the University of Vienna will host the OLA conference where the impact and the future developments of the Online Learning Agreement system will be showcased. This hands-on conference features plenary as well as practical sessions about the digitisation of student mobility in the 21st century. During the event, we will present a live demo of the digital tools and an online version of the traditional Learning Agreement for studies and traineeships, as well as introduce the Erasmus+ App and discuss the Erasmus Without Paper network. The event is the perfect opportunity to share experiences and best practices on how to practically implement the digital mobility infrastructure. More information and registration.

PhD Hub platform coming soon.

The first year of the European PhD Hub has seen remarkable progress thanks to the collective endeavour of all the partners involved. Notably, the University of Alcalá made a thorough preparation of the technical blueprints and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki developed a powerful semantic engine to match needs and opportunities for universities, companies and potential PhD students. The PhD Hub will be based on local hubs and an online platform which will match research cooperation opportunities for universities and companies. Users will be able to create a personal profile with contact details to facilitate the matchmaking process. By the end of February, the PhD Hub platform will be deployed in each local hub, enabling all partner organisations and universities of the project to launch their calls for cooperation and offer increased opportunities in the field of doctoral studies. 

GDN annual meeting in Mexico.

The 8th Annual Groningen Declaration Network (GDN) Meeting will be held in the city of Puebla, Mexico, from the 24th to 26th of April 2019 under the theme: Creating the New World for Academic and Professional Mobility. Participants of the GDN from across the globe will convene at the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), located in the UNESCO world heritage city of Puebla. More information about registration and call for presentations is available here.

Erasmus programme guide 2019.

This Programme Guide is a key resource for all actors involved in the implementation of the programme, or anybody who would like to become better acquainted with the functioning of the Erasmus+ Programme.

Strengthening Erasmus+.

The Council of the European Union adopted its position on the Erasmus+ programme for 2021-2027. The proposed regulation will expand the offer of learning opportunities in Europe and beyond to more people compared to the current period. It will also be extended to include all levels of education and training. Read more.