Dear Network,
welcome to the last newsletter of AEGEE-Europe of the year 2015! Today we are bringing you the latest news to give you a fresh and very AEGEEan start of 2016, from all the initiatives that you can get involved in, to the events that you can still apply for.
Concerning the events, we would especially like to remind you that the applications for EPM Leiden 2016 are closing soon! Make sure to apply on time in case you haven't yet - discussions on the topic of migration and AEGEE's plans in our four Focus Areas are awaiting.
So, how are you planning to start your AEGEE year in 2016? We look forward to meeting you somewhere in Europe and, not least importantly, to wish you happy holidays and a wonderful start of the year!
Europeanly yours,
The Comité Directeur 2015-2016
Aleksandra, Ander, Anna, Maryana, Pablo, Réka & Svenja
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| AEGEE news in a nutshell! |
Catalan election - Final report by AEGEE Election Observation
 An AEGEE Election Observation Mission (EOM) was present in Catalonia, Spain, from 23rd to 29th September 2015, following an accreditation from the Central Election Committee of Barcelona. The final report of the EOM, including recommendations, is now available on our website. |
ACT - Open Call for Best Practices
Have you organized a really interesting event related to the Action Agenda lately? Did you hear of or participate in any workshops which were so memorable you would recommend it to anyone? ACT needs YOU. We are looking to form a document with the best Action Agenda fulfilling events, to be used as inspiration for future possible events. You can do so by filling in the Google Form. |
Your Vision for EUrope - Open Call
 The Your Vision for EUrope project is looking for 4 new members: 1 Financial Manager and 3 Content Team members (a Faces of Europe coordinator, an online discussion responsible and an offline activities responsible). New team members must be able to integrate quickly into a team that has just started realising objectives the aim and objectives of the project.
Find the specifications for the different open positions and info on how to apply here.
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New edition of Civic Education Newsletter
The latest newsletter from the Civic Education Working Group was sent. You can read it here. This time we have a lot of calls to action and a lot of relevant news from around Europe. The topic has been hot last month, and still is!
If you want to receive next newsletter to you inbox please sign up. It is only one email a month! |
SUbmit your Summer University!
 The SUbmission of Summer Universities for 2016 has just started! So we have prepared some useful guidelines and information about creating the content of the Summer University, cooperating with AEGEE-Europe bodies and simply organizing a SU in a perfect way. Curious? Check our article on the Members Portal! |
Applications for participants almost there!
 It's December and that means that we're not far away from opening the applications for the coolest training events in AEGEE: European Schools! This year you will get the chance to learn about how to run an antenna (ES1), how to become a trainer (Training New Trainers), how to fundraise (FRES) and how to improve your Summer University (SUPS)! |
| News from Comité Directeur |
AEGEE talks about Portability at the European Parliament
 "This content is not available in your country". How many times have these words popped up in your screen?
Europe is facing not just physical borders - but digital ones! Our president, Aleksandra Kluczka, was invited to share AEGEE's vision of a borderless Europe at the panel discussion 'Portability: opportunities for cultural diversity?', hosted by MEPs Julia Reda and Jill Evans, and you can read our report here. Let's tear down these digital walls!
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Unleashing the #futureoftraining - Trainers' Forum 2015 in Breno, Italy
AEGEE-Europe was proud to support the final training event of the Quality Assurance in Training project, a two-year cooperation between AEGEE-Europe, Board of European Students of Technology and Youth for Exchange and Understanding International supported by the European Commission. The future of non-formal education can only be aided by quality training events, and we are looking forward to continuing our work on educating the active citizens and trainers of tomorrow!
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| The AEGEEan |
MY-WAY Project – Cooperation of Web Entrepreneurship Initiatives
 MY-WAY is a project that was launched in January 2015 with the aim to enhance and improve the collaboration and efforts of web entrepreneurship initiatives. The AEGEEan spoke to Ioana Duca (Project Officer of MY-WAY) and Pablo Hernández (External Relation Director of AEGEE-Europe) to find out more about the project! |
AEGEE-Castelló is our ACTive Local of the Month
 AEGEE-Castelló is the ACTive Local of the Month of August. They organised a Summer University (SU) with AEGEE-Valencia, and this great collaboration brought loads of success with it. They are not only the ACTive Local of the Month, but also the most applied-for Summer University. |
Meet the Summer University Coordination Team 2015-2016
During Autumn Agora Kyïv a new Summer University Coordination Team (SUCT) was elected. Four people, coming from four corners of Europe, started working with a team meeting in Brussels. We asked our fab four some questions to understand how the longest-running project of AEGEE will change (and improve) this year. |
| Beyond
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Planning Erasmus+: now is the time!
The Erasmus+ deadline for February is closer than you think... so it is time to start planning! Intercultural understanding and especially the topic of migration are the key priorities of the program for 2016. However, youth employment, mobility, European citizenship and more can still be included!
Do you have any ideas for your application, but do not know where to start? Do you have any doubts about which Key Action to use? You are not sure how the application procedure works? Check the Members Portal for several documents and guides about Erasmus+, or approach the Comité Directeur by contacting Anna ( [log in to unmask]). We will be glad to help! |
Human Rights Day 2015 involves the AEGEE Network
 The Human Rights day took place last week, and several AEGEE antennae organised local events to promote the initiative. Over 20 locals took part in it, and Democracy in Practice has been documenting it in their Facebook page and been in contact with all the locals, by providing guidelines for their activities. Congratulations to all the antennae for organising these events! |
| External
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EU Studies Fair - What's Next for You?
 The EU Studies Fair 2016, taking place February 5-6, 2016, in Brussels, is only one month away!
The EU Studies Fair is the largest educational and networking event in Europe focused on graduate and postgraduate programs in EU studies, international relations, business, economics, public policy and law.
- When? February 5-6, 2016
- Where? Residence Palace & Crowne Plaza le Palace, Brussels
- Who is it for? Students planning to apply to graduate and post-graduate programs in EU studies, international relations, business, economics, public policy and law
- Who will showcase? More than 40 top-level universities eager to present their programs and offer information to prospective students
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Quiz time: What type of Erasmus+ student are you?
Are you the type of person who would prefer to settle down in a city for a long-term? Or maybe you are one of those who wouldn't spend more than a few months abroad? Maybe you are instead one of the true 'border breakers', with friends all over Europe and the necessity to explore. Find your type in this quiz! |
European Youth Award 2016 - Call for submissions!
 Have you developed a digital project (an app, a website …) with an impact on society? Are you under 33 years old? And do you live in a member state of the Council of Europe? – What are you waiting for? Apply for #EYA2016 in one of the seven categories! |
EuroBRICS Young Leaders summit - be a part of it!
 Do you believe in the potential of a greater world and a better life for all in it? Do you believe you have the passion, experience and knowledge to make that change happen? Do you want the opportunity to "Be the change you want to see in the World" on a global diplomatic stage?
You can now apply for the Euro-BRICS Young Leaders Summit 2016, as well as to give your contribution at its crowdfunding campaign! |
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| Upcoming
Events |
25.02.2016 - 29.02.2016
Leiden
Applications open! The deadline to apply is 17th of December at 23:59 CET .
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27.02.2016 - 05.03.2016
Prague + Rokytnice nad Jizerou
Number of participants: 20
Fee: 220 EUR
Deadline: 20.01.2016
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Pre-event EPM Leiden
22.02.2016 - 25.02.2016
Utrecht
Number of participants: 20
Fee: 65 EUR
Deadline: 13.01.2016
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Pre-event EPM Leiden
21.02.2016 - 25.02.2016
Heidelberg
Number of participants: 20
Fee: 95 EUR
Deadline: 23.12.2015 |
Pre-event EPM Leiden
20.02.2016 - 25.02.2016
Enschede
Number of participants: 25
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 31.12.2015 |
Pre-event EPM Leiden
20.02.2016 - 25.02.2016
Amsterdam
Number of participants: 30
Fee: 90 EUR
Deadline: 18.12.2015
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Pre-event EPM Leiden
20.02.2016 - 25.02.2016
Tilburg, Nijmegen
Number of participants: 25
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 10.01.2016 |
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Events |
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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New Delhi, India
24.03.2016 - 26.03.2016
The EuroBRICS Young Leaders platform brings together present and future leaders across a vast array of topics from all over the EuroBRICS states. The upcoming summit will take place in New Delhi!
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09.03.2016 - 16.03.2016
The Hague, the Netherlands
The United Network of Young Peacebuilders are pleased to invite you to apply for participation in Training for Advocates: Bringing Peace to Policy to build the skills and knowledge of young peacebuilders on European advocacy on youth participation in peacebuilding and countering violent extremism.
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