Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia, in cooperation with the Education Reform Initiative of the South Eastern Europe (ERI SEE) Secretariat, gathered some of region’s ministers and other high ranking government officials, representatives of competent institutions, academia and experts from the Western Balkans and European Union (EU) at the “Quality and Quality Assurance in Higher Education – Trends and developments in the EU and Western Balkans“ conference on 26th and 27th September 2023 in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia.

The two-day event comprised the presentations from the high-level European experts, panel discussions with policy makers and representatives of key institutions competent for quality assurance in the Western Balkans.

The WB Ministerial Conference resulted in the Western Balkans Policy Recommendations for Quality in Higher Education on further directions for enhancing the quality and quality assurance in higher education in the Western Balkans, in accordance with the Bologna Process commitments and European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (European Standards and Guidelines – ESG).

You can find more details on the Conference on this WEBSITE

We are pleased to announce that DG EAC and EACEA organising 2023 edition of their Erasmus+ Worldwide Webinar.

The webinar will feature three sessions, each covering several different topics. The morning sessions (10:00-12:45) will be repeated in the afternoon(14:30-17:15). These timings are Brussels time (CEST).

This online-only event is designed for potential applicants in non-associated countries worldwide to introduce the opportunities open under the international dimension of Erasmus+. It will also give newcomers and more experienced users the opportunity to submit written questions to EC staff. It is being organised in the run-up to the launch of the 2024 call for proposals.

You can find more information on this event page, which is where you will find the link to the webstream on the day.

https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/event/erasmus-world-wide-webinar-2023

A more detailed programme will appear on this page nearer the date.

Please save the dates in your diary, and feel free to share this information to whomever might be interested.

Weather you already have experience or you just heard about Erasmus+, take a part in the Erasmus+ 2021-27 interim evaluation & Erasmus+ 2014-20 final evaluation and help it be more simplified and inclusive!

Please follow this link.

The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme aims to inspire and encourage young women to pursue a career in nuclear related field, by providing highly motivated female students with scholarships for Master’s programmes and an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA.

In the selection of students, consideration is given to geographic and field of study diversity, in addition to eligibility requirements and other criteria. The selected students are awarded up to €20,000 for tuition costs and up to €20,000 for living costs for their Master’s programme. Upon completion of their studies, students are also given an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA for up to 12 months. The internships may take place at the IAEA or its external partners in the public or private sector.  Additionally, students are provided with opportunities to attend and participate in various educational, professional, and networking events. MSCFP recipients also have a chance to become a part of the MSCFP LinkedIn Student and Alumni Group where they can exchange knowledge and experience, find out about technical events and career opportunities as well as connect to their peers.  

To read more about how to apply and eligibility requirements, please visit the following link: IAEA and Information for applicants | IAEA

More about the programme and it’s students:

IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme | IAEA

Meet the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme students | IAEA

Watch Marie Curie Fellowship Programme

MSCFP Brochure