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As the 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝟰𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁 project approaches its completion, partners discussed upcoming tasks: 👉 Before the end, all developed qualification modules will undergo translation into project languages, and a unified introductory video will be produced. 👉 Following this, the validation phase kicks off in 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹. 💥 We invite 𝗩𝗘𝗧 trainers and users across partner countries to test modules and share optimization tips. 👉 Ahead, expect months brimming with final tweaks and exhilarating pilot events. 💪 Shout out to the partnership: BK CON European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) FORTES Impresa Sociale Srl iekAKMIedu AKMI International Innovation Hive Center for Social Innovation - CSI TDM2000 Polska #Hack4Society #InnovationHiveProject #EUprojects #erasmusplus #KA2 #EuropeanYearOfSkills #EUVocationalSkills #EUVocationalExcellence #education #vocationaleducation #lifelonglearning #excellenceineducation #VET #learning #project #teachers #hackathon #europeanhackathonevents

Interoperability is a word that often makes people's eyes glaze over. Put simply - why can't you look for the best micro-credential to follow from any university in Europe? Why can't you find out what are the best courses and who are the best teachers? Why can't your qualifications be recognised across borders without jumping through hoops? Why can't we use the latest EdTech tools in classrooms instead of get caught in endless discussions on if tech is evil? These are a few of the problems which interoperability solves, by interconnecting themes seamlessly.

Yesterday, on June 26, we gathered in Brussels for a workshop on the European Higher Education Interoperability Framework. The event brought together experts and stakeholders to drive the development of a more connected and efficient educational ecosystem in Europe. 🤝 We started with inspiring welcomes from Georgi Dimitrov (DG EAC, European Commission) and Michael Hörig (DAAD). The morning sessions provided a comprehensive overview of our progress, including insights from the mapping and synthesis report, followed by engaging discussions about challenges in connecting the IT systems of universities, particularly European University Alliances. 💻📚 In the afternoon, parallel sessions focused on identifying priority use cases and defining practical tools needed to implement the framework. Participants shared invaluable feedback, setting clear priorities and expectations for the next steps. 🚀 A big thank you to all participants for your active engagement and contributions. Together, we are shaping the future of a more connected higher education in Europe, in which data can flow securely and smoothly for the benefit of learners. ✨ 🌟 Stay tuned for more updates, and make sure to join the European #DigitalEducationHub: https://zurl.co/E5JV #Interoperability #DigitalEducation #HigherEducation #Workshop _______________ The European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is an initiative of the European Commission, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) and operated by a consortium of 13 organisations under a service contract with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). DAAD Brussels Stifterverband EADTU EDEN Digital Learning Europe educraftor Hasso Plattner Institute European Schoolnet Learning Planet Institute Knowledge Innovation Centre Open Evidence Deloitte SURF Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding - UEFISCDI Mitch Ward Florence Mondin

On 28 June the European Commission published the results of the 2024 Erasmus+ call for the European Universities Initiative. 🗓️🇪🇺📢 14 new alliances have been selected and will each receive up to €14.4 million over a period of four years to establish deep transnational cooperation. The total number of alliances is now 64, with more than 560 higher education institutions across Europe involved as full partners. 🔗🌍💶🎓 The European University Association congratulates its 61 members that are part of these new alliances. In total, 375 of EUA’s nearly 900 members are now full partners in an alliance under the European Universities Initiative. 🎉🏛️🤝 Furthermore, EUA looks forward to collaborating with the newly established Community of Practice for European Universities that was also selected for funding under the 2024 Erasmus+ call. The Community of Practice brings together all alliances to foster peer learning and share good practices and experiences among the alliances and the wider higher education sector. 🔄🌐📚✨ EUA, together with other European stakeholder organisations, is an associated partner to the project. As such, the Association will ensure that the project builds links with the wider higher education sector: https://bit.ly/3xOiYn6 #EuropeanUniversities #FOREU4All #HigherEducation #StrongerTogether European Students' Union (ESU) EURASHE ENQA: European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education Erasmus Student Network

🥳 Did you hear? 2024 marks 25 years of EducationUSA. At the #EdUSAForum, we’re highlighting our contributions to international education, the globalization of U.S. campuses, and the broader impact on mutual understanding and development across the world. #EdUSA25

On the 27th of March 2024, the European Commission presented the Blueprint for the European Degree. As ESN has been a part of three out of the six approved pilot projects that explored the creation of a European Degree, we see the initiative as a revolutionary step towards the future of international higher education. Read more about our contributions below! #EuropeanDegree #studentmobility #highereducation #internationaleducation

Dear colleagues, wheather you're an expert in the field, or you're just getting familiar with #DigitalBadges or #OpenBadges, your opinion is so important! 🎉 Currently we are running a quick 3-minute survey to understand your opinion on the quality of open badges and features affecting it. We are also going to write a scientific articles based on this. Therefore I'm kindly asking you to help me and and fill the survey. https://lnkd.in/gQ6dPfxs. 😊 Let’s work together to make badges even more impactful! 💡.#DigitalCredentials #OpenBadges #LearningRecognition #EdTech #ExpertInsights #digitalBadges

As we enter International Education Week 2024 I am stepping back to reflect on some of the things that Abroadia has done. We recently concluded a COIL program between partners in Ohio and Argentina. What a wonderful experience! Below is a photo from our last session. If you would like to participate in a COIL program, let me know! #globalthougths #intled #intleducation #internationaleducation #studyabroad #educationabroad #globalconversations #COIL #IEW2024 #internationaleducationweek

🌍 EUClass Alliance Network: Bridging Vocational Training and University Across Europe The EUClass Alliance Network launches on November 4, 2024, creating an innovative bridge between vocational training and academia to address Europe’s changing economic and social landscape. This project, led by ENAC Ente Nazionale Canossiano ETS and including the University of Trento (UNITN), unites VET institutions from Italy, Spain, Estonia, Finland, Greece, and the Netherlands. This unique collaboration reflects a vision of combining practical VET training with academic research to meet the needs of Generation Z and beyond. Starting with an online meeting, followed by an in-person gathering in december inn Verona, Italy, the project’s early stages will focus on aligning goals and strategies across borders. UNITN brings critical research insights on employment trends and pedagogy to the project, while VET partners offer on-the-ground expertise, creating a shared framework to shape the future of vocational education. With a mission to strengthen VET’s role across Europe, this partnership fosters international collaboration, enabling skill-sharing and mobility for students and educators alike. As the project progresses, EUClass is set to elevate VET as an adaptable, robust educational model, contributing to both social and economic development in Europe. #VET2Sustain #Sustainability #VocationalEducation #GenZ #Innovation #EUProjects #VocationalEducation #EuropeanEducation #InclusiveAndDigitalVET

📣 If you are a credential evaluator, then I’m sure you’ve heard plenty of buzz about India’s recent educational reforms known as the National Education Policy 2020 (#NEP2020). 🇮🇳 Like most in the profession, you’re probably quite curious about such major changes being proposed for a country with one of the highest flows of international student mobility. Some might say, to be a credential evaluator is to be a student of Indian education, so knowing what’s coming (or is already here) is crucial for our profession. ❓ When should we expect these changes to happen in “real life?” How will they affect the issuance and content of educational documents? Will they change the equivalences we determine or how we research academic recognition? 📃 Our evaluator blog post can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/gZcxQua7 🔗 A link to the Policy can be found within the blog. Enjoy! 📌Taking a dive into this topic was Harmony St. Laurent, who is a Research & Knowledge Evaluator, and has been with [ECE] Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. since 2016. She specializes in education from India, Francophone Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.