Dear Network,
Welcome to the latest edition of the AEGEE-Europe's newsletter. Find out the latest news and ways of participating. Happy Labor Day!
We hope you enjoy reading.
Your Comité Directeur 2014-2015
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from AEGEE |
30 years of AEGEE - celebrations ongoing
AEGEE is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year and next weekend the Main Conference will take place in Brussels. Even if you're not able to join the conference, you can participate in the celebrations online.
- 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.
- Follow '30 years of AEGEE' on Facebook.
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Lifestyle in Mobility project is looking for an assistant
Lifestyle in Mobility project is looking for a home-based assistant who would help with the management of the project.
Find out more about the project and the tasks of the assistant on Members Portal.
Deadline to apply: 3rd of May, 23:59 CET.
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Open Call ACT members 2015-2016
Action Agenda Coordination Committee has issued an open call for new members for the term 2015-2016.
Would you like to become active in an European body of AEGEE? Do you want to coordinate the Action Agenda implementation within AEGEE? Then don`t hesitate to apply. Find more information on Members Portal. |
Fill in the survey for MY-WAY project and sign up for rewards!
Are you between 20 and 30 years old? Are you a student, a recent graduate, a young researcher, or auniversity alumni member? Are you interested in tech (web) entrepreneurship?
We need your help!
Find out more on Members Portal or directly fill in the survey!
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Join the Key to Europe 2014-2015 core team
Key to Europe (K2E) is AEGEE’s annual publication, presenting our work and achievements, providing an overview of our activities throughout the respective year and an insight into the possibilities for the upcoming year.
We are looking for people to join the Core Team. Find out more details on the Members Portal.
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Check out the latest 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 and have your say!
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Paul L. Smits elected in the steering committee of Civil Society Europe
With our utmost pleasure we would like to congratulate AEGEE's President Paul L. Smits for being elected in the steering committee of Civil Society Europe in their General Assembly that took place on the 27th of April in Brussels. Civil Society Europe is a new platform for networks of organisation that represent citizens in Europe and strives to move European Citizenship forward.
We wish Paul all the best, knowing he will give a great contribution to the work of the platform as well as to the citizen rights, equality, solidarity, democracy and inclusiveness in Europe. Good luck, Paul!
Read more about Civil Society Europe here.
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Maarten de Groot - Member of the Month of March
Our Member of the Month of March is Maarten de Groot from AEGEE-Amsterdam, who showed in the past three statutory meetings (AgorAsturias included) that it is possible to step on stage and have your voice heard.
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The faces behind the ITC
The Information Technology Committee (ITC) represents the evolution of the Information Technology Working Group established in 2010. The main goal of this Committee is to support and provide know-how in order to develop our network’s IT.
Find out more here.
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Join the European Youth Week 2015
The theme of European Youth Week 2015 is encouraging and helping young people to take part in civil society and in the employment market. Hundreds of events are going to be taking place across Europe between the 27th of April and the 10th of May, ranging from youth conferences to rock concerts, all based around these themes.
Find out more via European Youth Portal.
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Tragedy of the Mediterranean - Europe is waking up
The European Council had an important meeting to respond urgently to the migratory crisis in the Mediterranean following the recent tragic deaths. President Tusk summarised: "Saving the lives of innocent people is the number one priority. But saving lives is not just about rescuing people at sea. It is also about stopping the smugglers and addressing irregular migration".
AEGEE-Europe is deeply saddened by the tragic and ongoing events in the Mediterranean that have led to the deaths of more than 1,500 men, women, and children this year alone, and stands with the European Movement and the European Youth Forum in their calls for solidarity and a focus on human rights and security in the southern Neighbourhood. The European Commission is presenting their agenda on the issue by the 13th of May. |
Updates from European Movement Assembly
At its Federal Assembly, which took place on Friday 24 April and Saturday 25 April, the European Movement International adopted a series of new political resolutions. A resolution to recognise the Armenian Genocide was passed by unanimity following fierce discussions, and other votes were held on topics including the Freedom of Movement and the Eastern Partnership. Vice-President and External Relations Director Aleksandra Kluczka was present to share AEGEE's views on the matters. The different resolutions can be found on their website. |
AEGEE and partners successful at COMEM Youth Forum
During the Council of Members of the European Youth Forum, taking place on 17 and 18 April, AEGEE-Europe, represented by Paul L. Smits, had a fruitful meeting with other youth organisations from all over Europe. Two resolutions were passed on relevant topics. The resolution on employment stresses elements to realising Sustainable growth, job creation and fair working conditions. The resolution on Inclusive societies at stake points out that civic education is essential to fighting radicalisation, among other recommendations.
Furthermore, former Presdient of AEGEE-Europe, Marko Grdosic was elected for a second term in the Advisory Council on Youth of the Council of Europe. He will be co-deciding on youth matters in the Council of Europe till the end of 2017! More information on the advisory council on youth can be found here.
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| External
Opportunities |
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! |
European-funding-guide.eu: scholarship matching platform for students
European-funding-guide.eu is a new platform which helps students find money for their education. This is the largest portal in Europe encompassing more than 12,000 scholarships, grants, awards and prizes worth 27 billion Euros. The platform was created in a collaboration between the non-profit initiative for transparent funding and the European Commission.
Find out more about your opportunities here.
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Apply for the Young European Council 2015
The Young European Council (YEC) is an international conference bringing together 3 passionate young people from each EU Member State – for a total of 100 participants. The YEC will be taking place at the European Parliament in Brussels from Sunday 15th to Thursday 19th November 2015.
Find out more and apply here.
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Events |
Event on culture and history.
No. of participants: 25
Fee: 75 EUR
Deadline: 01.05.2015 |
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 |
Event on culture and travelling.
No. of participants: 10
Fee: 111 EUR
Deadline: 04.05.2015
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Training Course on slavic languages.
No. of participants: 15
Fee: FREE
Deadline: 07.05.2015 |
Training Course on democracy and human rights.
No. of participants: 20
Fee: 90 EUR (max)
Deadline: 10.05.2015 |
Summer event on the 30th anniversary of AEGEE.
No. of participants: 25
Fee: 60 EUR
Deadline: 10.05.2015 |
Summer Event on the 30th anniversary of AEGEE.
No. of participants: 100
Fee: 135 EUR
Deadline: 22.05.2015 |
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Events |
You have heard about Erasmus+ but you don’t know so much about it. You have applied within E+ but haven’t been lucky this time. You would like to learn more about European youth cooperation but don’t know how to start.This MOOC on E+ is made for you! |
Sports as a tool for learning and social integration • promoting best practices • Networking in the area of sports organizations • Healthy behaviours • Sports in the EU: what does the Lisbon treaty means |
The main aim of the project is to train youth workers on the use of non-formal tools and methods, so as to contribute to the empowerment and increase in self-confidence of the young people, especially of young NEETs. |
Training course on personal development and experiential non-formal learning in outdoors method and tools, designed for youthworkers, youthleaders, trainers and interested individuals (teachers, educators, project leaders, project managers, volunteers). |
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