During the week from October 9 to 14, a series of different events and activities promote the Erasmus+ program across Europe. Through exhibitions, concerts, competitions, seminars, open days and various presentations, you have the opportunity to find out everything about the Erasmus+ program, as well as to talk with beneficiaries and alumni of the program about their experiences, but also to get more detailed information about the various projects that are implemented through this program.
The Erasmus+ program enriches lives and broadens horizons, and in 2022 alone, 6,295 events were held in 58 countries, and as many as 47 events in Serbia – and this year the focus of #ErasmusDays is international mobility and active citizenship.
For all those who want to continue their education abroad, get trained or acquire new knowledge and skills – this is an opportunity to get all the necessary information in order to take advantage of all the opportunities offered within the program. Various webinars are organized around these topics for all young people (youth workers), who want to be informed about opportunities for youth mobility in Europe, as well as about the Eurodesk network itself, which promotes these opportunities.
Webinar participants will be able to learn about the Eurodesk website, the Eurodesk database of mobility opportunities, which provides information and the ability to search for opportunities for education, volunteering, internship, etc. abroad, as well as activity maps for young people. Also, the European Solidarity Corps will be present and it provides the opportunity for participation in international volunteer camps for young people in Serbia or abroad. More information about this program will be provided by representatives of the Volunteer Centre of Vojvodina. The webinar is organized by the Tempus Foundation – the National Eurodesk Centre in Serbia, as part of the Time to Move campaign that the Eurodesk network conducts every October throughout Europe. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is done by filling out the registration form, which is available here, no later than October 11 at 12 p.m.
Also, the following webinars are also organized: How to go on a student exchange or internship through the Erasmus+ or CEEPUS program? on Monday, October 16, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., as well as How to apply for the Erasmus Mundus joint master’s program? on Monday, October 30, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
DiscoverEU is an initiative of the European Union that provides an opportunity for young people who are about to enter adulthood to travel through Europe and thus Learn about it through their own experience. As part of this initiative, 18-year-olds can apply to participate and win travel passes and a discount card. Applications for free 30-day train travel in Europe are open until October 18, and selected candidates are given the opportunity to travel independently in Europe in order to gain knowledge about its cultural heritage and history, improve their skills and be open to other cultures.
Also, Erasmus+ ambassadors provide basic information about the program and competitions for projects in their surroundings, as well as by participating in informative events and other activities in cooperation with the Tempus Foundation, while each ambassador specializes in a certain segment of the Erasmus+ program.
For all those who were part of the Erasmus+ program, there is a fun and creative challenge on social networks – Tell me where you experienced Erasmus without telling me. Let your imagination run wild and create a Reel with photos and videos that will evoke the exchange experience and share the world of the Erasmus+ program you’re your perspective, and put the challenge slogan at the beginning of the video with #ErasmusDaysChallenge.
The largest European program in the field of education, training, youth and sports, Erasmus+, is in the middle of the implementation of the current cycle that lasts from 2021 to 2027. Serbia has been a full member of the Erasmus+ program since 2019, which means that institutions and organizations from Serbia can apply for all types of projects, as well as member states of the European Union. The inclusivity of the program, as the first and most important priority, is supported by a number of financial mechanisms. Other horizontal priorities are environmental topics and climate change, digital transformation in all spheres of education and training, strengthening civic values, dialogue, culture, tolerance and understanding of social, cultural and historical heritage. The biggest novelty introduced by the program this year is staff mobility projects in the field of sports.
The Tempus Foundation provides continuous support to everyone who is interested in submitting projects within the Erasmus+ program, and as part of the support, the Foundation organizes free workshops for preparation of Erasmus+ projects every year, and we will announce the exact dates and registration forms soon.
