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Would you like to join the E-VAI 3.0 LIFE project?

7 July, 2017 By Editor

FNM E-VAI 3.0 project is a LIFE Close-to-market proposal, delivering improved environmental solutions, capable of being widely taken up by the society and economy in particular. FNM SpA (Lombardy, Italy) is looking for a partner to join. The proposal will be submitted for LIFE Environment & Resource Efficiency. What is this project about? The project aims at E-car sharing … [Read more...]

Erasmus+ project on peer review in adult learning

5 July, 2017 By Editor

AER is happy to share a successful project from Umbria region, aimed to provide a good practice adaptable for future projects in the field of formal and non-formal adult learning. PRALINE project - ‘Peer Review in Adult Learning to Improve Formal and Non-Formal Education’, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, aims at developing innovative and sustainable initiatives to support … [Read more...]

AER & R20: where do we stand?

22 June, 2017 By Mathieu Mori

This week (19 June 2017) AER President Magnus Berntsson was elected R20 (regions of climate action) President by the R20 Governing Board and General Assembly. AER and R20 have enjoyed a close relationship over the last years, leading to a smooth and almost expected result. But where do we stand in our alliance with the R20 to help regions fund their green … [Read more...]

The first SEED webinar – register today

15 June, 2017 By Editor

1st Webinar: ‘’Why is this award something for me?’’ 21st June 2017 from 11:00 – 12:00 h CET Webinar: Supporting the recognition of the Silver Economy in Europe in the Digital Era – Submit your application now! The Silver Economy Awards is a new initiative to reward ICT-based innovative solutions that improve the lives of European seniors and support the growth of the … [Read more...]

JPICH Digital Heritage: Looking for a research lab?

9 June, 2017 By Editor

As we approach the European Year of Cultural Heritage, AER and its members have been active and creative in engaging culture-focused projects. Mesarch, a research laboratory dealing with the history and theory of Modern Architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean (Department of Architecture, University of Cyprus) is interested in teaming up with other research networks working … [Read more...]

Follow up on youth mental health: join our working meeting at 2017 AER General Assembly

24 May, 2017 By Agnese Pantaloni

Following the discussion on youth mental health on occasion of the AER Spring Plenaries, AER Secretariat is fully supporting the development of actions on this topic having AER members chosen to create a specific working group aimed at both sharing experiences and defining a joint European project proposal. To this extent, AER Committee 2 on Social Policy & Public Health … [Read more...]

The first European Silver Economy Awards at the AER General Assembly

23 May, 2017 By Luca Magri

The AER General Assembly is one of the launching events of the fist European level Silver Economy Awards. AER is proud to be a partner of the SEED project, the promoter of this important initiative. Silver Economy is on the AER priority list since years. Already AER and member regions addressed Silver Economy at the Training Academy in Aalborg in 2015 and more recently at the … [Read more...]

Interreg Europe for cultural heritage: do you want to join ProCHESS?

17 May, 2017 By Editor

Cultural heritage continues to be a key topic for many AER member regions. To this extent, we would like to inform you about an interesting project proposal that Umbria region (IT) is preparing on this topic in the framework of the Interreg Europe programme, priority axis 4 "Environment and resource efficiency (Investment priority 6c “Conserving, protecting, promoting and … [Read more...]

AER attended the Copernicus for Cultural Heritage Workshop

15 May, 2017 By Editor

Following the outcomes of the AER Spring plenaries in London where members highlighted their interest on cultural heritage both in terms of exchange of good practices and project development, AER attended a workshop in Brussels focused on Copernicus in support of cultural heritage, in particular for what concern preservation. Therefore, AER had the possibility to get deeper … [Read more...]

Join the “New possibilities” project on model of working with addicts

15 May, 2017 By Editor

We are happy to announce a new partner search from the Wroclaw Centre for Integration (WCI), the unit of the Municipality of Wroclaw involved in social and professional activation of people without employment who are experiencing problems such as disability, homelessness. What is the proposed project about? The project idea, titled “New possibilities”, is about … [Read more...]

EEA and Norway Grants: tackle “hard-to-reach” youth unemployment

12 May, 2017 By Luca Magri

Youth employment is a top priority not only for the European Union. AER is fully engaged since years to support the implementation of concrete and effective actions. The AER Summer Academy 2016 was especially focused on entrepreneurship and the workshop “EU Regions – Partners forYouth” was the successful try to build a bridge between young adult and European Institutions. The … [Read more...]

Social entrepreneurship: partners wanted!

11 May, 2017 By Editor

Europe, as a community of shared values and a framework for collaboration, will only be able to endear itself to the majority of Europeans if it manages to carry a significant social dimension. A social dimension which visibly impacts the lives of Europeans in a positive way. Social entrepreneurship can help growing this social dimension. Social inclusion: a real need in … [Read more...]

Are you searching for partners for the Erasmus+ KA3 call on social inclusion?

10 May, 2017 By Editor

AER is glad to propose you a good partner to join your project proposals within the Erasmus+ KA3 on Social inclusion through education, training and youth. If you are designing your project for one of the specific objectives in Lot 1 – Education and training, the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) would be happy to join your consortium as additional … [Read more...]

Gain insight from the info day on social inclusion through education, training and youth

9 May, 2017 By Editor

AER is pleased to share with member regions and partners the outcomes of its participation to the Info Day organised by the European Commission and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) on 25th April in Brussels. The aim of the conference was to provide information on how to apply within the Call for Proposals on Social Inclusion through Education … [Read more...]