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When Education met Democracy – eTwinning Annual Conference 2019

Thu, Jan 23rd, 2020

The 2019 eTwinning Annual Conference in France brought together teachers, policymakers and experts from all over Europe to discuss the role education plays in shaping tomorrow’s citizens.

Empowering eTwinning Schools: Leading, Learning, Sharing

Thu, Oct 18th, 2018

Deputy Principal Máire Jones from Moyderwell Mercy Primary School in Kerry reports on what she learned at a recent eTwinning conference in Rome, ‘Empowering eTwinning Schools: Leading, Learning, Sharing’.

Blue’s not just a Colour; Erasmus+ is not just a Programme!

Wed, May 9th, 2018

“I couldn’t imagine how much history is behind the programme, nor how many socio-political and economic changes it has undergone.” On Europe Day Petar Dukic, our Inclusion and Diversity Officer, traces how his understanding of Erasmus+ has grown. In particular, he reflects on how the programme has been shaped by European history and shared values, and how it continues to respond to changing times.
Barbara Nolan at Leargas Forum

Erasmus+ and European Citizenship, 30 Years On

Mon, Dec 18th, 2017

Barbara Nolan, Head of Erasmus+ Coordination at the European Commission, reflects on 30 years of Erasmus+: its achievements, its relationship to European Citizenship, and where it is headed in the future.

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My Erasmus+ Experience

Fri, Sep 8th, 2017

As part of our ‘Erasmus 30’ series our Communications Officer, Brian Desmond, discusses his Erasmus+ experience both as a participant and as a member of the Irish National Agency.