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Dear AEGEEans,
happy May! Finally we have reached spring and we hope that all over the
Network the sun shines as brightly as for us!
With this newsletter, you will receive updates on our work with the Council
of Europe, the famous SU project, as well as the YO-Fest and other external
opportunities for you!
Enjoy your read!
Yours,
Comité Directeur
News from AEGEE Identity of AEGEE: have your say!
Do you want to have a say on what AEGEE should be?
What should AEGEE stand for as an organisation?
We have started reflecting together on this last autumn. After summing up
the first round of consultation, we have now prepared the second survey.
It is time for you to it in: http://goo.gl/RtsZG
When you do so, think big, be creative and don't let yourself be limited!
We are looking forward to all of your answers!
AEGEE-Europe elected for the Advisory Council on Youth of the Council of
Europe
[image: AC COE]In the COMEM (Council of Members) of the *European Youth
Forum* which happened a few days ago in Brussels, AEGEE-Europe was elected
to represent the Member Organizations of the European Youth Forum (YFJ)
inside the *Advisory Council on Youth of the Council of Europe for the next
2 years*.
The Advisory Council on Youth is a body representing International Youth
Organisations and National Youth Councils, which has a co-decision power on
all the policies and intiatives dealing with Youth inside the Council of
Europe.
These are great news for our organisation. Read more about it in the
AEGEEan magazine:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/05/02/aegee-europe-to-represent-the-yfj-in-the-advisory-council-on-youth/<http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/05/02/aegee-europe-to-represent-the-yfj-in-the-advisory-council-on-youth/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter+2nd+May>
If you want to know more about the Advisory Council on Youth of the Council
of Europe check this link:
http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/youth/coe_youth/advisory%20council/Advisory_Council_on_Youth.asp
Summer Universities 2013
*[image: SU 2013]The application period of the Summer Universties 2012
finished* and the final numbers are impressive! In total there were 4155
applications for 2189 avaiable places, which means roughly two application
per place. Most applications came from AEGEE-Budapest (252), follwed by
AEGEE-Praha (141) by Antenna .
Have a look at the statistics & record page for full info:
http://www.projects.aegee.org/suct/su2013/statistics2013.php<http://www.projects.aegee.org/suct/su2013/statistics2013.php?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter+2nd+May>
*On 2th of May the preselection finished *and the results were sent to
organizers and to participants. You can find result of your application in
the section *"Check application status"* or on this link:
http://www.projects.aegee.org/suct/su2013/application.php<http://www.projects.aegee.org/suct/su2013/application.php?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter+2nd+May>
Youth Rights Campaign event in Strasbourg
Last week AEGEE-Europe organized an event in Strasbourg in the European
Youth Center of the Council of Europe, bringing many different
international organisations to draft a campaign on Youth Rights in Europe.
As you might know, AEGEE-Europe participated in the 9th Council of
Ministers on Youth of the Council of Europe in Saint Petersburg, Russia,
last September, where we protested against the violation of certain Human
and Youth Rights like freedom of expression. During this event no agreement
was reached by Member States on common recommendations on youth issues in
Europe, which is why it was considered as a failure buy the Council of
Europe.
As a follow-up, we decided to draft a common campaing of youth
organisations, promoting youth rights to member states as well as to young
people in all European countries.
[image: Youth.Rights.NOW]
We counted on organizations like JEF, YEU, OBESSU, AEGEE, TEJO, EFIL,
Belgium National Youth Council (Flemish), Portuguese National Youth
Council, European Youth Forum, Advisory Council on Youth of the Council of
Europe, UNEP, ELSA and IGLYO to help us to make the best campaign possible.
*The campaign will be named Youth Rights.NOW *
Very soon it will be launched. We will call for Member States of the
Council of Europe to create a Legal Binding Framework inside the Council of
Europe for Youth Rights to be respected and recognized all the countries as
well as calling young people around the continent to take action.
Read more why Youth Rights need action now:
http://www.youthforum.org/youth-rights-need-urgent-action-now/
Luis panelist in the "Relauching Europe" event of the S&D Group of the EU
Parliament in Sofia, Bulgaria
Our president Luis participated in the "*Relauching Europe*" event of the
Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats in the European
Parliament in Sofia, Bulgaria. He participated in a pannel *on the topic of
Education, Mobility and Skills as a way to tackle the high levels of Youth
Unemployment.* Luis shared the pannel with other high level speakers such
as *Hannes Swoboda*, President of the S&D Group of the European Parliament,
*Sergei Stanishev* (President of the Party of European Socialists
(PES), *Katarina
Nevedalova* (Member of the European Parliament and Vice President of the
PES,* Thomas Maes* (Secretay General of YES) and many others.
[image: Relauching Europe]
AEGEE-Europe in the spotlight of the second biggest and most influential
political group in the European Parliament, asking us to give input in
topics such as Youth Unemployment, the new Youth Guarantee, Mobility,
Skills and Education.
The AEGEEan Section AEGEE and Science, let the love story revive!
[image: TinTin]As a young researcher interested in how the world works, I
have always been surprised by the limited amount of science-related events
we have in AEGEE. While it is true that our members are mostly studying
social sciences and languages, this should not keep them from being
curious. Science can be a great fun, specially when dealt with in a
non-formal way! We have a big deal of members studying almost all
scientific disciplines, with the knowledge and a passion for sharing.
Read more:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/04/21/aegee-and-science-let-the-love-story-revive/<http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/04/21/aegee-and-science-let-the-love-story-revive/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter+2nd+May>
AEGEE-Patra bringing Agora home to its roots
[image: Agora Patra]It came as a little surprise to many that next Spring
Agora organiser will be AEGEE-Patra. Representatives from the antenna
already told The AEGEEan about their plans, when they were elected as Local
of the Month and in Mannheim it was announced that they will indeed be the
hosts next year.
Read more: http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/04/28/aegee-patra-bringing-agora-home-to-its-roots/
<http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/04/28/aegee-patra-bringing-agora-home-to-its-roots/%20?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter+2nd+May>
Go for EBM Lublin 2014
[image: EBM Lublin]During the Spring Agora Rhein-Neckar, it was confimed
that the next EBM will be organized by AEGEE-Lublin. Lublin is a Polish
city situated in the south -east of the country , it’s one of the major
cultural centres of Poland and this is shown by the fact that the city is a
candidate for becoming European Capital of Culture in 2016. We asked the
happy team some questions about the event they are organising.
Read more:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/04/17/go-for-ebm-lublin-2014/<http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/04/17/go-for-ebm-lublin-2014/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter+2nd+May>
Kicking the Ball Against Racism
[image: Kicking the Ball Against Racism]While many AEGEE members were
spending their time green travelling with the destination Mannheim, the
Sports Working Group (SWG) was hosting a football tournament for the ones
already in the city.
The idea behind the active afternoon was not only to raise awareness about
physical activity but also to inform members about the topic of racism in
sports. In a collaborative project between the SWG and Policy Officer
Stephanie Müller, Agora Rhein-Neckar was used to consult AEGEE members
about racism.
<https://www.facebook.com/ep.competition>
Read more:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/04/26/kicking-the-ball-against-racism/<http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/04/26/kicking-the-ball-against-racism/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter+2nd+May>
Beyond AEGEE New Media Summer School 2013
[image: IG]
*New Media Summer School* will bring together 32 young people from 32
countries prior to the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG)
2013 in Lisbon (Portugal) between 20th and 21st June 2013 in order to
develop the field of internet governance bringing forward the opinion of
young people from different regions in Europe and its surrounding areas.
The event aims to develop young people's competences on internet governance
issues, make the voice of young people heard and provide them a chance to
participate in IG debate. It is organised my consortium of 5 International
Youth Organisations *Youth for Exchange and Understanding International,
AEGEE, JEF, European Youth Press and Federation of Young European
Greens*and coordinated by European Youth Forum.
Read more at: http://applications.digitalyouth.eu/
European Youth Forum - Youth Policy Watch
[image: YFJ]In this issue, read about the effects of youth unemployment in
Europe, a review of the Irish Presidency and what the Domestic Workers
Convention could mean to young people if implemented.
Read more:http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/643298/b4ace5c040/286453933/a80c9a7db4/<http://intranet.youthforum.org/newsletters/node/48614/ypw>
Get ONE of 100 FREE InterRail tickets to YOFest
[image: Yo Fest]The new edition of the *Yo Fest*, organised by the European
Youth Forum is set!
Don't miss this opportunity, They will have a succession of debates,
competitions, games, screenings, discussions and of course some music… and
more! There will also be stands, a hall of mirrors, a circus tent and some
flying objects!
Apply here till 6th of May:
http://database.youthforum.org/public/event-details/event/386
Help in supporting the Erasmus programme! [image: fraternite 2020]Fraterinte
2020 is a European Citizens initiative aiming at supporting the Erasmus
programme in the context of the negociation of the EU budget for 2014 -
2020. The goal is to get 3% of the EU budget for these programmes
(currently the share is only 1.6%!).
*What Fraterinte 2020 wants: *
- Making *more funds* available for EU exchange programmes.
- Making sure programmes develop *more skills* among the participants.
- Tracking progress in the field of mobility through *better monitoring*.
AEGEE is supporting the initiative, and encourages you to contribute to
this important call, by signing the petition and helping to reac the 1
Million people.
You can sign Fraterinte 2020 here: http://sign.F2020.eu
<https://www.facebook.com/ep.competition>
External Opportunities
ThinkYoung invites you to their Entrepreneurship Summer School
[image: Entrepreneurship Summer School]ThinkYoung organizes the 4th edition
of the *Entrepreneurship Summer School*. This event allows young people to
gain first hand knowledge regarding business start-ups. There will be real
life entrepreneurs who will pass on experience directly to participants!
Besides, participants will have an exclusive opportunity to present their
business ideas to investors.
Participants will also have the unique opportunity attend a conference at
the European Parliament and *engage in a debate with Members of European
Parliament* about entrepreneurship.
The programme will last 5 days, from the 8th till the 12th of July 2013.
Spaces are subjected to CV and motivation letters and are based on a first
come first served basis. Participants can either apply online on the
website or send their CV and motivational letter to
schools@thinkyoung<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=schools@thinkyoung>
Read more: www.entrepreneurshipsummerschool.com.eu
ESTIEM Summer Academy
[image: ESTIEM]ESTIEM Summer Academy Team would like to invite you to
attend one of the most special and unique event of ESTIEM: Summer Academy
2013! The ESTIEM Summer Academy gives you a chance to spend two weeks on
developing your leadership and personal skills while being mentored by two
Academic Leaders of ESTIEM: Dietrich Brandt from RWTH Aachen and Jim Platts
from University of Cambridge.
This year you can apply for:
- Dietrich Brandt's Summer Academy in Gdansk
- Jim Platts' Summer Academy in Vilnius
To get a place at the Summer Academy it is necessary to prepare a CV, write
a motivation letter and email it to
[log in to unmask]<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&[log in to unmask]>.
The Academic Leader of each event will choose the participants based on the
motivation letter.
You will find all the needed information here:
https://www.estiem.org/default.aspx?PageId=543
Traineeships in the European Parliament
[image: EP]Parliament offers several options for traineeships within its
Secretariat, to provide opportunities for vocational training and for
learning more about what the European Parliament is and does.
The traineeships may be paid or unpaid and are of the following types: a
general option, a journalism option and traineeships for translators.
When applying online, you have a maximum of 30 minutes to complete each
page of the application form.
Application period: *15 March – 15 May (midnight)*
Read more:
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/aboutparliament/en/007cecd1cc/Periodos-de-pr%E1cticas.html
Job Opening at Study Portals
[image: Study Portals]Our Partner StudyPortals currently has an interesting
position as a User Experience Manager available.
From acting as a critical client to the in-house design and software
development team till constantly improving the quality of all content, as
User Experience Manager you are involved in the development of all of our
online products and services. It is your job to identify and grab
opportunities to improve the experience of millions of visitors from all
over the world. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an
entrepreneurial atmosphere and with a highly motivated, quickly growing,
international team.
Find more information about the job here:
http://www.studyportals.eu/careers/374/user-experience-manager.html
And send your application, including CV and motivation letter, to
[log in to unmask]<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&[log in to unmask]>
.
Upcoming Events AEGEE Napoli 20th Anniversary
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/156/18381>
*23.05.2013 - 27.05.2013*
*NAPOLI*
50 Energetic, Funny, Crazy and Openminded PARTYcipants will discover the
past, present and future of AEGEE and Europe, through A-Napoli's experience
and through an event in pure AEGEE style!
AEGEE Model of United Nations in Kraków
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/124/18398>
*24.05.2013 - 26.05.2013*
*KRAKÓW*
AEGEE Model of United Nations in Kraków is an international conference
during which the participants will play the role of UN Member States
delegates generating a common approach on major issues of international
politics.
NWM Passau: Pride and Prejudice - Dealing with cultural differences!
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18390>
*24.05.2013 - 27.05.2013*
*PASSAU*
Discussion, meetings, networksessions and thematic workshops on the topic
of intercultural communication and stereotypes.
AEGEE-Canakkale 10th Anniversary
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/67/18394>
*08.06.2013 - 10.06.2013*
*CANAKKALE*
We will have differents activities, workshops and on the 8th of June, we
will celebrate our 10th year anniversary altogether.
Let's play with our tongues: promoting the diversity of languages
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/222/18395>
*21.06.2013 - 30.06.2013*
*TOULOUSE*
Do you want to learn how to communicate with people who don’t speak the
same language as you ? Would you like to know how to communicate without
even speaking ? Are you interested in exploring how languages are the
reflection of our cultures, our differences, our similarities ?
Model European Union Mainz
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/145/18393>
*03.07.2013 - 07.07.2013*
*MAINZ/GERMANY*
Model European Union Mainz (MEUM) is a simulation of European politics
organized by the Department of Political Science at the University of
Mainz, AEGEE Mainz/Wiesbaden and Bringing Europeans Together Association
(BETA). For the application go to http://www.meumainz.eu/
DO SPORTS, STAY ACTIVE IN CALABRIA!
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/73/18402>
*22.07.2013 - 31.07.2013*
*CALABRIA*
Get ready to enjoy 10 days of sports and fun under the sun of Calabria!
Participate in workshops about homophobia and racism impact and sports
benefits for people with disabilities. Learning, wonderful beaches, amazing
parties of Calabria are all ingredients of an unforgettable Summer Event!
Back to the Childhood <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/67/18391>
*15.09.2013 - 20.09.2013*
*ÇANAKKALE*
As AEGEE-Çanakkale we are organizing an event that will be pretty
different. This event will be a chance for all of you to discover yourself
in a different way. Altogether, we will see the importance of those years
through workshops and experience through simulations. We are waiting for
you!
Spirit of Malta <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/234/18400>
*17.09.2013 - 25.09.2013*
*VALLETTA*
Summer Event in the Maltese Islands!
External Events
Find Your Place. Empowering Youth for Active Participation through Nature
Experience<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/find-your-place-empowering-youth-for-active-participation-through-nature-experience.3406/>
*8-14 June 2013*
Training course on empowering young people to take initiative and
responsibility for themselves and their community by using outdoor
experiences, nature-based education and activities within the local
community.
Capital Europe<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/capital-europe.3404/>
*28 May - 2 June 2013*
*Cluj Napoca, Romania*
A networking event aiming to enhance activities related to European Youth
Capitals concept in general and to develop partnerships for the next two
years (2014 and 2015). Connections with the European Capitals of Culture
concept will be also tackled.
4th University Scholars Leadership
Symposium<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/4th-university-scholars-leadership-symposium.3403/>
*1-7 August 2013*
*SMX Convention Centre, PHILIPPINES**
*
The University Scholars Leadership Symposium aims to train young leaders to
do their own Humanitarian Work in their own local communities.
TC Ability - raise your ability to work with
disability<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/tc-ability-raise-your-ability-to-work-with-disability-13-18-may-2013-portugal.3378/>
*13-18 May 2013*
*Bragança, Portugal*
A course to get a better understanding of disability and develop youth
worker competencies, tools and confidence to work with disability. Reach
out to young people with disability and focus on ability rather than
disability. Gain professional skills.
Yes Learning - self-directed learning and the Youthpass process in Youth in
Action projects<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/yes-learning-self-directed-learning-and-the-youthpass-process-in-youth-in-action-projects.3401/>
*9-14 June 2013*
*Oberwesel, Germany*
Exploring and developing the competence to facilitate and support the
Youthpass process /self-directed learning in Youth in Action projects
European Projects design, management and funding: how to develop a good
learning project and get the funds –
Bologna<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/european-projects-design-management-and-funding-how-to-develop-a-good-learning-project-and-get-the-funds-bologna-03-09-11-2013.3395/>
*3-9 November 2013*
*Bologna, Italy*
This structured intense course aims to improve participants’ practical
skills in the design, management and funding of European projects related
to adult learning and education (intending for adults those above 18 years
old)
Practicing Coaching
Training<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/practicing-coaching-training.3365/>
*30 April - 6 May 2013*
*Ommen, Netherlands*
This training can be described as a coaching session that lasts for seven
days, where you have the opportunity to be coached on getting what you
want, while coaching others towards their own desires and wanted results.
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