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Key dates for the next steps in Erasmus+
2013-10-30
As we move into November, a number of significant dates in the European level process to approve the new EU programme for education, training, youth and sport are scheduled to take place. Starting on 5 November, members of the European Parliament?s (MEPs) CULT Committee in Brussels will vote on the approval of Erasmus+. This will […]
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The new way to learn a language?
2013-10-25
?Ahlan wa sahlan? ?Kayf haali?? At this year?s European Language Label Awards a celebrated Lifelong Learning Programme project aimed at de-mystifying the Arabic language showed how this widely spoken language could be accessible to all. Language learning and translation are now yet another common use for smartphones and tablets. The Arabic Online project has taken […]
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You?ve commented, you?ve liked and you?ve shared.
2013-10-23
Thank you to everyone who has interacted with us on Facebook! We are delighted to announce that we have reached 200 likes on our Facebook page.
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Charity Times Awards 2013
2013-10-23
We are delighted to announce that we were awarded at the Charity Times Awards 2013, Outstanding Individual Achievement. The judges describing the award as `An amazing, multilayerd and passionate contribution to UK and European civil Society` This was in relation to our project `Living and learning Abroad`, promoting Mutual Assistance, where by one marginalized group assistsanother marginalized group to the mutual benefit of both groups. This has manifested itself in UK young people often consisting of ex-offenders, former substance abusers, those in or leaving care assisting orphans in...
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My first LLP event: 2013 Transfer of Innovation Start-Up Seminar
2013-10-18
As a newcomer to Ecorys, I was excited to be involved with my first event: the Transfer of Innovation Start-Up Seminar for 2013 projects at Austin Court. Based just minutes from the Brindley Place canal district and within walking distance to Birmingham?s newest attraction – Europe?s largest library – delegates were able to experience the […]
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5 Top Tips to Recognise Your Learners Achievements
2013-10-15
As a National Agency we?ve learnt a lot running the ECVET Experts project. Since January 2012, over 70 organisations have met with Experts across the UK for free to learn more about the European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET). They have been able to discuss how ECVET principles can be implemented to […]
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