80 participants joined the last technical workshop of the policy lab, meaning: they finalised the operational guide for the implementation of the #EuropeanDegree.
The joint ๐ช๐บ Degree label will promote transnational programmes, bringing new opportunities to more students. ๐
European Degree Forum Card
First #EuropeanDegree Forum today, to discuss the value of a joint European degree and label at @eui-eu.bsky.social .
With @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social , Pia Ahrenkilde, Patrizia Nanz & many #EuropeanUniversities representatives!
Follow it live from 10AM education.ec.europa.eu/event/europe...
Last week, #EURASHE took part in DGHE in #Copenhagen ๐ฉ๐ฐ hosted by Danish Presidency of @consilium.europa.eu
Topics on the agenda: #EuropeanDegree Label, #UnionOfSkills, and #ErasmusPlus.
We continue working with the EU to keep #HigherEd high on the agenda ๐ก
The now #EuropeanUniversities 65 alliances are at a pivotal juncture. @ec.europa.eu Director-General Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen reflects on the expectations and role of the alliances for furthering the EU policy agenda, including on the #EuropeanDegree. buff.ly/6TvMg0p
๐ฌ Our May newsletter is here! Inside, you'll find:
๐บa sneak peek at the ๐ 4EU+ collaborative projects' call
๐บ4EU+ contribution to the EU Council's resolution on #EuropeanDegree label
๐บan approaching webinar on the new vision of #lifelonglearning
& more! Give it a read:๐ mailchi.mp/4euplus/may2...
"Deep integration takes time and reforms such as the #EuropeanDegree are not just about overcoming administrative barriers but a broader cultural shift in European higher education." ๐จ๏ธ EUA Secretary General Amanda Crowfoot
#InTodaysOJ on #EURLex,
Council Resolution on a joint European #degreelabel and the next steps towards a possible joint #Europeandegree: boosting Europeโs #competitiveness and the attractiveness of European #highereducation, ELI: data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/2...
๐ The #EuropeanDegree was back in the news last week!
As policymakers laid out the next steps, EUA's @mariakelo.bsky.social set the scene in University World News. โ๏ธ
Catch up here: buff.ly/Am4aF3b
@eua.eu @uniworldnews.bsky.social
๐ข On 12 May, #EYCS Council adopted 2 key texts on:
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A joint #EuropeanDegree label
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Quality assurance
EUA welcomes the cautious, phased approach to the European Degree & support for flexible QA and diverse career paths:
๐ข On 12 May, #EYCS Council adopted 2 key texts on:
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A joint #EuropeanDegree label
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Quality assurance
EUA welcomes the cautious, phased approach to the European Degree & support for flexible QA and diverse career paths: buff.ly/RA3PerK
A picture of people writing in a classroom. The text says: "The European Degree Label: Advancing Student-Centred Education Across Europe. Reaction of the Erasmus Student Network to the Approval of the European Degree Label".
On 12 May, EU Ministers of Education, Youth & Sport adopted plans for a #EuropeanDegree label & a path toward a fully integrated degree by 2029. ๐
ESN welcomes this as foundational, but real impact will come from breaking down legal & admin barriers to #studentmobility. ๐ฃ๏ธ
@eua.eu Secretary General Amanda Crowfoot welcomes the step-by-step approach to the #EuropeanDegree in Brussels
@franceuniversites.bsky.social
๐ซ๐ท๐ช๐บ EYCS | Ravie de revoir la Ministre franรงaise de lโรducation - @elisabeth-borne.bsky.social
Our main focus:
๐ทAn Erasmus programme that is truly inclusive. Every child should have the opportunity to benefit from Erasmus at least once;
๐ท Governance of the #UnionOfSkills
๐ทThe #EuropeanDegree
The Conference of rectors of academic schools in Poland (CRASP), @franceuniversites.bsky.social, @cdefi.bsky.social and EUA are organising a joint seminar in Brussels on the #EuropeanDegree.
EUA Secretary General Amanda Crowfoot will be among the speakers. bit.ly/3SuZZET
Ahead of the #EYCS on 12 May, @mariakelo.bsky.social highlights that whatever form the #Europeandegree takes, it shouldn't be used to justify further delays in implementing already agreed international cooperation tools & reforms linked to the Bologna Process. buff.ly/Am4aF3b
Ahead of the #EYCS on 12 May, @mariakelo.bsky.social highlights that whatever form the #Europeandegree takes, it shouldn't be used to justify further delays in implementing already agreed international cooperation tools & reforms linked to the Bologna Process. buff.ly/Am4aF3b
Quality label or new degree? #Europeandegree may be both, writes Maria Kelo
www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?sto...
3โฆ2โฆ1โฆ sessions start!
Yann-Mael Bideau and Camille Odet from @ec.europa.eu introduce the concept of the #EuropeanDegree to our volunteers, engaging in discussion on how to genuinely build an inclusive and accessible joint programme. ๐ก
What have we in #Una_Europa learned from creating 2๏ธโฃ joint Bachelor's programmes?
Quality assurance is complex & simplification is needed.
Happy to share my opinion piece in #ResearchEurope on quality assurance of #JointDegrees for the #EuropeanDegree: www.researchprofessional.com/0/rr/news/eu...
โจ Coimbra Group Universities are committed to advance further European #cooperation in #highered!
Great discussion today with @ec.europa.eu Susanne Conze & CG Executive Board on key challenges, #UnionofSkills, #EuropeanDegree & #EuropeanUniversities.
Looking forward to continued collaboration!
๐ Why we need the European degree now! As the Education Committee takes place today and tomorrow, Coimbra Group is urging all actors to keep the momentum going!
๐ full statement: urlr.me/c68WXC
#EuropeanDegree #HigherEducation #CoimbraGroup #TraditionOfInnovation
4/4 #UnionofSkills - upskilling and reskilling, lifelong learning to overcome lack of skills on the labour market
All good, but we have seen how difficult it is for the EU do coordinate here - the #EuropeanUniversityInitiative and a #EuropeanDegree will not solve the challenge
Four students talking and laughing together. Text says towards a European Degree, building the European education area.
Can you imagine studying at different universities and having your degree automatically recognised throughout the ๐ช๐บ?ย
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Here is how: the #EuropeanDegree!ย
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It is about creating a generation that's globally aware, skilled, and prepared to tackle future challenges.