Dear Network,
We are happy to share with you the latest edition of AEGEE-Europe's Newsletter. If you haven't chosen a Network Meeting to attend, you have still couple of weeks to make a choice. In this edition you can find the outcomes of the AgorAsturias, open calls for different events and most importantly we have a weekend full of celebrations ahead. Find out how to engage and participate! Don't miss out!
We hope you enjoy reading.
Your Comité Directeur 2014-2015
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HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY, AEGEE!
Today, on 16th of April 1985, 30 years ago the first EGEE conference took place in Paris which laid the foundation for AEGEE to be born. Today and in the upcoming weekend we cherish our past and celebrate the success of your organisation in the past 30 years with the Night of the 7 Antennae. Don't miss out on the celebrations.
- Watch the live-stream of the Night of the 7 Antennae via this link. Live-streaming will take place on Saturday, 18th of April between 18:30-21:00 CET.
- Show you're an AEGEEan and wear a badge on your Facebook profile.
- Share your most memorable moments of your AEGEE life on Social Media using the tag #AEGEE30.
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30 years of AEGEE - join the Main Conference
AEGEE is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year and there is something big in Brussels going on! Join the Main Conference of the anniversary celebrations from 7th - 10th of May in Brussels together with over a hundred fellow AEGEEans and members of Les Anciens in the heart of Europe.
More information about the conference and how to apply can be found here.
Follow '30 years of AEGEE' on Facebook. |
Support our application - Get Civic Education funded!
We need YOU to support AEGEE's idea for the Advocate Europe challenge. This will allow AEGEE to engage youth throughout all of Europe to advocate for teaching highly needed knowledge, skills and attitudes in fields of European democratic participation, human rights and sustainability in formal education systems, with a European Citizens’ Initiative and local and national advocacy!
Support our idea here before 20th of April. |
Call for participants European School on Project Management
Have you ever wondered how to set up an impactful and successful international project and do you want to develop yourself?
Apply as a participant for the European School on Project Management! It will take place in Passau, Germany.
Find out more via Facebook event. |
Second Cycle of YuE is looking for members!
Youth Unemployment Project is starting a second cycle and it is looking for motivated members to join it! If you want to give to AEGEE members tools to create their dream jobs, support career days fairs, organize seminars and events and advocate for youth employment then fill in the form before 19th of April 23:59 CET.
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Action Agenda Guidelines for SU`s
Do you know that your local can help implement the Action Agenda by organizing a Summer University? Check out the new Action Agenda Guidelines for SU`s how to include Action Agenda related activities in the program of your Summer University.
Download the guidelines here. |
Election and voting results of Spring AgorAsturias 2015
In the beginning of April we held our bi-annual Agora in Gijón, Spain. There were days filled with discussions on organisational improvements, learning new things about AEGEE, asking questions, among others electing new leadership for our organisation.
Check out all the voting results and election results (login required). |
Join discussions in the Forum
The AEGEE Forum is a place for discussion for all our members, where they can express their opinions on various topics.
Join the latest discussions on Policy Papers, AgoraAsturias matters and on different interesting organisational topics. Also check out the new Local Antenna Area which serves the purpose of creating a space for local boards to share information, support each other and collaborate more. Have your say!
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AEGEE-Burgos - Local of the Month of March
And the Local of the Month of March is.... AEGEE-Burgos! The local was born only six years ago but they manage to organise NWM, Summer Universities and Renove. The ‘peak’ came only last February, when they organised a European Planning Meeting.
Read more about it here. |
AEGEE Welcomes the New Contact in Canterbury
The Network keeps growing in the UK and before the Agora we welcomed a new contact of AEGEE-Europe in Canterbury. Here is the story of the new Contact since the first steps, told by Emily Zerling, one of the founders. |
AEGEE-Alicante - ACTive Local of the Month of February
It has already been proven that AEGEE-Alicante can serve as an example to be an awesome local. Their contribution to the Action Agenda, acquiring certificates with ECTS recognition (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, creditation for academic competences in Europe) from the University of Alicante, has made them become ACTive Local of the Month of February. |
Repeating the History of (A)EGEE with the Night of the Seven Antennae
The year 2015 marks the year when AEGEE-Europe turns 30 years old, although we surely don’t look that old yet! To prepare the birthday, the Anniversary Team has been created, which organises several events throughout the year to pay tribute to the history and future of our organisation. One of these events is the Night of the Seven Antennae, which commemorates the Night of the Seven Cities of 1986 and will be taking place on the 18th of April.
Find out more about the historic event here. |
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Take part in a Massive Open Online Course on Erasmus+
A new online course on Erasmus+ Funding Opportunities for Youth is set to begin on 4 May 2015.
Are you a youth worker? A youth leader? Heard about Erasmus+ but don’t know much about it? Already applied for Erasmus+ opportunities but had no luck? This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Erasmus+ is made for you.
Sign up for the course here and find out more about the learning objectives and in general here.
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Join the EU Careers Student Ambassadors programme
Are you interested in
Giving your CV extra clout with future employers?
Building a fantastic network across Europe?
Finding out more about EU Career opportunities and promoting them to your fellow students?
Gaining work experience during your studies?
Developing your skills in public speaking, marketing and HR?
Receiving a full induction and coaching throughout the role?
EU Careers Student Ambassadors programme plays an important role in targeting talented young people on campus and making them aware of the vast variety of job opportunities the EU Institutions have to offer. Find all detailed information on the programme here. |
Study in the Zaragoza Logistics Center
Gain international experience studying in both Zaragoza Logistics Center (Spain) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA). The program has been ranked #1 in Spain for four consecutive years! A 10-month, full- time master program, taught in english. Hear what the students have to say! |
Leadership Summer School - Open Call for participants
Do you want to inspire people? Do you have plans to lead a project in your NGO? Do you think that the word “leader” describes you? Interested?
LSS 2015 will take place in Maribor, Slovenia from 6th to 15th July 2015. Find out more and how to apply here. |
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Network Meeting on activities concerning internal AEGEE aspects and a political view of Europe today.
No. of participants: 45
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 17.04.2015 |
Event on culture and history.
No. of participants: 25
Fee: 75 EUR
Deadline: 26.04.2015
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Network Meeting where you can get to know AEGEE-Europe's newest initiatives, meet other AEGEEans and share good practices.
No. of participants: 35
Fee: 40 EUR
Deadline: 01.05.2015 |
Network Meeting on the thematics and Action Agenda.
No. of participants: 30
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 07.05.2015 |
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A training course on main EU programmes and initiatives that can be used to support social youth work in Europe. Focused on providing practival working tools to Youth workers, NGOs managers, Youth policy makers.
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The study visit will enable participants to gain insight on the institutional and political framework of youth work in Lebanon and different approaches and opportunities for youth engagement. |
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