Dear Network,
We are back from Autumn Agora Kyïv 2015, and so is the newsletter! Once again, over 600 AEGEEans from all over the continent put the idea of a borderless Europe and youth cooperation into practice, while discussing European challenges and the development of the organisation, and also getting the chance to know better the current situation in Ukraine from the perspective of young people.
The Agora is over but we will certainly be meeting many of you somewhere in Europe - the round of Autumn Network Meetings continues this week, so we hope to see many of you there!
In the meantime, we wish you a pleasant reading of this newsletter issue. We will be back in two weeks!
Europeanly yours,
The Comité Directeur 2015/16
Aleksandra, Ander, Anna, Maryana, Pablo, Réka & Svenja
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| AEGEE news in a nutshell! |
The Key to Europe 2014/15 is online!
The new edition of the Key to Europe is online! Although you probably received one sample for your local during the Autumn Agora Kyïv, now you can also read the Key to Europe 2014/15 here.
This year marks a very special edition of the Key to Europe, as it commemorates the 30th Anniversary of AEGEE-Europe. Therefore, you will find a comprehensive historical review, but not only that! As in every Key to Europe, all the faces, initiatives and projects that rocked the Network in 2014/15 will be there. |
Civic Education Newsletter
As you could see in the Activity Plan of the Civic Education Working Group, we have quite some tasks planned in the upcoming months. In order to not spam Announce-L too much, we will be sending the monthly special Civic Education newsletter. It will be filled in not only with calls to action but also with very interesting resources and external opportunities! Sign up for CIVICNEWS-L on lists.aegee.org and get Civic, get Educated!
>>>>>we promise it will not produce much spam in your inbox, just one (1!) mail a month<<<<<
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Hosting the Fundraising European School? It can be your antenna!
 AEGEE-Academy is looking for a determined local which wants to host the next FRES (Fundraising European School). Why would YOU host one of our events?
You and the members of your antenna will get…
...the amazing opportunity to meet inspired and motivated participants, cooperate with super-motivated trainers & learn about non-formal education
...the smashing learning opportunity to organize a European event
...the extraordinary chance to attend the event and self-develop
...the awesome opportunity to put your mark on the European level and contribute to AEGEE big time
Check the complete call here! Moreover, you can still...
...apply as participant for HRES!
If you are the HR responsible of your local, or European Body then this event is made for you! Apply through the links provided and ROCK YOUR LOCAL or EUROPEAN BODY! |
Ukrainian elections and new call for EOM Spain observers
On 25th October, AEGEE Election Observation took part at the Ukrainian local elections. Shortly you will be able to find the press release on our Facebook page.
In addition, we invite you to become a n observer for the general elections in Spain on 20th December 2015! The deadline for applications is Sunday, 1st November. For more information please check our website. |
OPEN CALL for ECI (European Citizens' Initiative) task force
This is an open call for a task force which will be working, in close cooperation with Civic Education Working Group, on the implementation of Aim 2, Objective 2 of the Action Agenda, which is the launch of a European Citizens’ Initiative on Civic Education. Check out the details on the Members Portal and be part of something legendary!
Let’s make Europe Civic and Educated! |
Join the Youth Mobility Task Forces!
The Youth Mobility Working Group is looking for enthusiastic AEGEEans to join our Task Forces! Could you be the one we’re looking for?
Each of our Objectives requires a task force in order to be fulfilled. I f you care for freedom of movement for youth within Europe, have some ideas on how to achieve our goals and can spare a few hours per week to make it happen, then you’re the one we’re looking for. Check the link to find a more detailed description of our open call! |
| News from Comité Directeur |
AEGEE back at the IFISO Meeting!
The Informal Forum of International Student Organisations (IFISO) takes place twice per year, and this month it was turn to meet again in Zürich! 13 student organisations from all over Europe joined in order to share best practices and even come up with common initiatives. The next one will take place in Zagreb, and AEGEE-Europe will be in the Management team again!
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Learning Europe @ School in the European Parliament
 How is the European project taught at schools?
AEGEE-Europe was invited on the 1st of October at the 'Learning EU @ School' conference at the European Parliament, where our president, Aleksandra Kluczka, gave a speech on the importance that European civic education can play on the way we learn about Europe. |
| The AEGEEan |
DPPS What?! Introducing the Data Privacy Policy Statement
The Mediation Commission, besides mediating in disputes within our network, also acts as an ombudsman when it comes to data privacy. As for many people this might seem quite faraway from their daily AEGEE life, it is time to explain the most recent ins-and-outs regarding data privacy in AEGEE, and finally explain what it means for YOU! |
5 Things You Didn’t Know About AEGEE (and Europe) During its Anniversary Year
Many things have changed about AEGEE during its thirty-year existence.
However, instead of looking back at its rich history, this article will take a look at five things concerning AEGEE, and by extension Europe, from 2015 that you might not already know. |
| Beyond
AEGEE |
Are you an Erasmus student or studying abroad? Fill in Lifestyle in Mobility's survey!
We are still looking for participants to our survey! Are you going on Erasmus or to study abroad? The Lifestyle in Mobility Project invites you to fill in this survey and win amazing prizes like Interrail tickets, free participation in the Summer University project or Amazon gift cards!
Hurry up and do not hesitate to share it with the Erasmus students in your city, the deadline to reply is the 1st of November! |
Back to the EU Future: what’s gone right, what’s gone wrong over the last 30 years?
Were you also enthusiastic on the 21st of October, when Marty McFly arrived? Well, the media portal viEUws invites you to a time travel to the last 30 years, when Jacques Delors helped kick-start key EU integration policies. Where does European integration stand today, starting from what of its lead architects envisioned? |
How does the web entrepreneurship ecosystem look like in Europe?
MY-WAY, one of AEGEE-Europe's current external projects, has just released a map of the ecosystem for web entrepreneurship in several cities in Europe and beyond!
The tool helps potential young web entrepreneurs to find relevant information and services that they need for starting their own Web-based businesses. |
| External
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Join the MOOC on Erasmus+ Opportunities for Youth
This Massive Open On-line Course (MOOC) will start on the 2nd November and it aims to get young people acquainted with all the possibilities that the Key Action 1 of the Erasmus+ program can bring! If your AEGEE local has a project in mind, check the course! |
Europe & Me is looking for contributors!
 E&M is an award-winning magazine that gives voice to a generation which thinks about Europe from unconventional perspectives. It is an outstanding project and we are looking for outstanding people to join us and shape the future of the magazine.
If you’ve got the skills and commitment to be an editor or a project manager, and you want something on your CV that will make you stand out from your peers, please check out the link and apply. We’d love to hear from you! |
'Starting up'? Win a trip to Silicon Valley!
Check this great opportunity for start-ups! Are you a really innovative digital startup? Apply for the 2nd OpenAxel startup contest, supported by the European Commission, and win equity-free support packages or even a 1-week immersion trip in Silicon Valley, where you will receive top-notch mentoring and coaching. Check the call here! |
EYA Festival 2015 - Digital Creativity for Social Good!
AEGEE has been once again member of the Jury of the European Youth Award, which aims to r eward the best projects in terms of innovation by young Europeans, and you can join the EYA Festival in Graz, on November 18th to 21st! Register here if you are interested. |
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Events |
20.11.2015 - 23.11.2015
Delft, the Netherlands
No. of participants: 50
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 30.10.2015
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30.12.2015 - 02.01.2016
Siena's countryside
No. of participants: 35
Participation fee: 85 EUR
Deadline: 10.11.2015
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29.12.2015 - 02.01.2016
Porto, Portugal
No. of participants: 20
Fee: 99 EUR (+21 EUR optional fee)
Deadline: 31.10.2015
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24.12.2015 - 03.01.2016
Australia
No. of participants: 20
Fee: 365 EUR
Deadline: 28.10.2015
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20.11.2015 - 22.11.2015
Rostov-na-Donu, Russia
No. of participants: 15
Fee: 20 EUR
Deadline: 05.11.2015
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| External
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Brussels, Belgium
05.02.2016 - 06.02.2016
POLITICO organises every year the EU Studies Fair, where universities and employers related to EU studies, international relations, economics and law. Register as an AEGEE member!
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25.11.2015 - 29.11.2015
Kraków, Poland
Cafébabel is looking for 2 print journalists, 1 photographer and 1 filmmaker who will come together to produce a series of reports of Kraków, under the 'EU too' project.
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10.01.2016 - 18.01.2016
Novi Sad, Serbia
The course is developed for youth workers and trainers willing to plan, prepare and lead NFE and experiential learning activities for social inclusion.
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