Educational policies and initiatives of the European Union

Meketa Announces Results of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Questionnaire Aimed at Evaluating, Rating and Encouraging Asset Managers’ Diversity Efforts

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Meketa Investment Group (Meketa), a global investment consulting and fiduciary management (OCIO) firm, today announced the results of its second annual questionnaire aimed at evaluating asset managers efforts for a deeper understanding of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) within their organizations.

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  • Meketa Investment Group (Meketa), a global investment consulting and fiduciary management (OCIO) firm, today announced the results of its second annual questionnaire aimed at evaluating asset managers efforts for a deeper understanding of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) within their organizations.
  • The firms Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Questionnaire was distributed to public and private market managers in Meketas proprietary database in January 2022.
  • In total, 420 managers responded to the questionnaire, which is a 50% increase in response rate from managers compared to 2021.
  • Meketas Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Questionnaire is included in the firms Request for Proposals and Due Diligence Questionnaires, and Meketa requires managers to complete the questionnaire on an annual basis thereafter.

EryDel to Present its Phase 3 Study Results for Ataxia Telangiectasia at the American Academy of Neurology 2022 Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Data on the primary and key secondary endpoints from the Phase 3 ATTeST study in Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT) will be presented.

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  • Data on the primary and key secondary endpoints from the Phase 3 ATTeST study in Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT) will be presented.
  • The study assessed the efficacy and safety of monthly infusions of intra-erythrocyte dexamethasone sodium phosphate in patients with AT.
  • EryDel is using red blood cell technology to encapsulate small and large molecule therapeutics in patients' red blood cells.
  • An international multicenter, Phase 3 pivotal study, ATTeST, has been successfully completed and regulatory filing is under preparation.

Press release - EP and EU ministers agree on Erasmus+ programme for 2021-2027

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Saturday, December 12, 2020
Erasmus+, European Union, Educational policies and initiatives of the European Union, Economy of the European Union, Eurozone

Until now, Erasmus+ has had low levels of participation among people with fewer opportunities.

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  • Until now, Erasmus+ has had low levels of participation among people with fewer opportunities.
  • She added that the Parliament fought hard to have a stronger oversight and decision-making role over the next seven years, which will make the programme more democratic.
  • According to the agreed text, projects cannot be rejected for having higher costs linked to measures that guarantee inclusion.
  • Next steps

    The agreement reached today still needs to be approved by Parliament as a whole as well as Council.

Erasmus+ 2021 2027: Council reaches a provisional agreement with the European Parliament

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Saturday, December 12, 2020
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The German presidency of the Council and the European Parliament's negotiating team secured a provisional deal on the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2021-2027.

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  • The German presidency of the Council and the European Parliament's negotiating team secured a provisional deal on the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2021-2027.
  • It will cover not only higher education, but all levels and types of education and training, which is reflected by the kept label "Erasmus+".
  • Further to that, DiscoverEU, European Universities and Centres of vocational excellence initiatives are included in the scope of Erasmus+ 2021-2027.
  • On 15 November 2018, the Council adopted its mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament.

European Union-Nepal 12th Joint Commission: Joint Press Release

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Saturday, October 3, 2020
Countries, Educational policies and initiatives of the European Union, Erasmus Mundus, Continents, NEPAL, Asia, Foreign relations of Nepal

The 12th meeting of the Joint Commission between the European Union (EU) and Nepal took place on 2 October 2020 via video conference.

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  • The 12th meeting of the Joint Commission between the European Union (EU) and Nepal took place on 2 October 2020 via video conference.
  • A wide range of issues of mutual interest were discussed in a cordial, candid and constructive atmosphere.
  • The meeting focused on the current COVID-19 pandemic and the social and economic impacts in both the EU and Nepal.
  • The Government of Nepal also presented its plans for graduation from Least-Developed Country status to a middle-income country.
  • It stressed the important role of strong, effective and independent institutions, civil society and the press for democracy and good governance.
  • Regarding people-to-people contacts, the EU and Nepal discussed ongoing higher education cooperation, whereby there has been a growing number of Nepali students studying in European universities.
  • Nepal ranks among the top 20 countries worldwide in terms of students being awarded scholarships for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programmes.
  • The Joint Commission meeting, which has taken place annually since 2019, attests to the EUs and Nepals determination to further deepen their partnership.
  • The next Nepal-EU Joint Commission will take place in Kathmandu in 2021.

Supporting coaches in acquiring skills and competences: Council adopts conclusions

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Friday, June 5, 2020
Employability, Employment, Competence, Skill, Educational policies and initiatives of the European Union, Human behavior, Human activities, Humans

The Council adopted conclusions on empowering coaches by enhancing opportunities to acquire skills and competences.

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  • The Council adopted conclusions on empowering coaches by enhancing opportunities to acquire skills and competences.
  • The conclusions invite member states and the European Commission to continue supporting the educational dimension of sport through the enhancement of training programmes and learning opportunities for coaches.
  • Sport organisations are also invited to contribute by further promoting to coaches the possibilities of training and the importance of acquiring the necessary skills and competences.
  • Moreover, the Council also underlines that possessing skills and competences is essential for the personal fulfilment, employability and professional development of all coaches, but also for ensuring the safety of athletes and sport participants and encouraging specific groups in society to participate in sport.

Highlights - How Covid-19 affects Erasmus and EU Solidarity Corps - Committee on Culture and Education

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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4. How many people have benefitted from the Erasmus mobility programme since its introduction? © Mediteraneo/AdobeStock

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  1. How many people have benefitted from the Erasmus mobility programme since its introduction? © Mediteraneo/AdobeStock
    The Covid-19 pandemic has also affected the 170,000 young people involved in Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps. Find out how the EU is helping them.

Highlights - Erasmus+, Creative Europe and the ESC - Committee on Culture and Education

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
European Parliament Committee on Culture and Education, Educational policies and initiatives of the European Union

Welcome to the website of the Committee on Culture and Education.

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  • Welcome to the website of the Committee on Culture and Education.
  • In that regard, our Committee is responsible for the 'Erasmus +' programme for education, training, youth and sport, 'Creative Europe' which supports European cultural and creative sectors and the 'European Solidarity Corps' programme.
  • The Committee also regularly holds public hearings to gather evidence from experts in the fields of its competence.
  • It is an honour to be Chair of this Committee and I hope that this website will help you to follow its work.

The Erasmus Programme

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
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The Erasmus Programme, known officially as Erasmus+, began its current incarnation in 2014.

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  • The Erasmus Programme, known officially as Erasmus+, began its current incarnation in 2014.
  • Erasmus+ continues a range of European Union (EU) funding streams that have existed since 2007, such as the Socrates Programme and the Lifelong Learning Programme.
  • The Erasmus+ programme is run on run seven yearly cycles and the current cycle will end in 2020.
  • The Education Secrertary Gavin Williamson subsequently said in a parliamentary debate that the UK was open to participation in the next Erasmus+ programme.

Erasmus+: a turning point in the lives of 5 million European students

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Monday, May 20, 2019
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The key findings of the studies are:Erasmus+ helps students find their desired careers and get jobs quickerOver 70% of former Erasmus+ students say that they have a better understanding of what they want to do in their future careers when they return from abroad. Their experience abroad also enables them to re-orient their studies to better match their ambitions. The higher education impact study further reveals that 80% were employed within three months of graduation and 72% say their experience abroad helped them get their first job. Nine in ten Erasmus+ alumni say they make use of the skills and experiences acquired abroad in their daily work. Erasmus+ addresses skills mismatches by focusing on soft and interdisciplinary skills development businesses need.Erasmus+ boosts European sense of belongingMore than 90% of Erasmus+ students also improve their ability to work and collaborate with people from different cultures and feel they have a European identity. The biggest impact is on the students who felt less convinced about the EU prior to their exchange and the students that spent time in a more culturally different country. Of all Erasmus+ students those coming from Eastern Europe identify the most with the EU. Erasmus+ supports digital transformation and social inclusionErasmus+ also boosts innovation capacity of universities, their international engagement and ability to answer the needs of the labour market.

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  • The key findings of the studies are:
    • Erasmus+ helps students find their desired careers and get jobs quicker
  • Over 70% of former Erasmus+ students say that they have a better understanding of what they want to do in their future careers when they return from abroad. Their experience abroad also enables them to re-orient their studies to better match their ambitions. The higher education impact study further reveals that 80% were employed within three months of graduation and 72% say their experience abroad helped them get their first job. Nine in ten Erasmus+ alumni say they make use of the skills and experiences acquired abroad in their daily work. Erasmus+ addresses skills mismatches by focusing on soft and interdisciplinary skills development businesses need.
    • Erasmus+ boosts European sense of belonging
  • More than 90% of Erasmus+ students also improve their ability to work and collaborate with people from different cultures and feel they have a European identity. The biggest impact is on the students who felt less convinced about the EU prior to their exchange and the students that spent time in a more culturally different country. Of all Erasmus+ students those coming from Eastern Europe identify the most with the EU. 
    • Erasmus+ supports digital transformation and social inclusion
    • Erasmus+ also boosts innovation capacity of universities, their international engagement and ability to answer the needs of the labour market.
    • Other findings show that former Erasmus+ students are more satisfied with their jobs compared to those who have not gone abroad.
    • For the first study, almost 77 000 responses, including from around 47 000 Erasmus+ students, 12000 graduates and 10000 staff members with Erasmus+ experience were analysed.