The VIU Erasmus+ Mobility Consortium has successfully renewed its accreditation: VIU Mobility Consortium Accreditation 2021-2027: N. 2022-1-IT02-KA130-HED-000068577. VIU's new member university, Università Milano-Bicocca, has also joined the E+ Consortium which was first awarded in 2017 (VIU Mobility Consortium Accreditation 2017-2020: N. 2017-1-IT02-KA108-36012).
Students and professors attending VIU programs from countries participating in the Erasmus+ program can receive travel and individual support grants when participating in VIU academic programs.
The VIU Consortium will manage €200K of funding in the following projects:
Mobility of higher education students and staff supported by external policy funds
Project Code: 2022-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000071925
Project code: 2022-1-IT02-KA131-HED-000068420
- Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet
- KU Leuven
- Université de Bordeaux
- University of Ljubljana
Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. It has an estimated budget of €26.2 billion for 2021-2027. (Up from €14.7 billion for 2014-2020) and will provide more mobility and cooperation opportunities than ever before.
The Erasmus+ Programme prioritizes several key areas to enhance education, training, and youth engagement across Europe:
1. Inclusion and Diversity
Erasmus+ promotes equal opportunities and accessibility for all, focusing on individuals with fewer opportunities. National Agencies develop tailored inclusion plans to support diverse participants, while the Inclusion and Diversity Strategy addresses barriers such as disabilities, health issues, educational challenges, cultural differences, social and economic factors, discrimination, and geographical obstacles.
2. Digital Transformation
The program aims to equip citizens with essential digital skills for the modern age, supporting the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027). Initiatives focus on developing a robust digital education ecosystem and enhancing digital competencies across all sectors, fostering both basic and advanced skills for active participation in society.
3. Environment and fight against climate change
Erasmus+ emphasizes sustainability and environmental responsibility, aligning with the European Green Deal. The program supports projects that educate participants on climate issues and promote sustainable practices, prioritizing green initiatives and carbon-neutral approaches in all activities.
4. Participation in democratic life, common values and civic engagement
The program encourages active citizenship and civic engagement by enhancing understanding of the European Union and its values. It supports projects that foster critical thinking, media literacy, and participation in democratic processes, particularly among youth, through the Youth Participation Strategy and Toolkit.
At Erasmus+ we all have different beginnings.
Filled with worries, dreams and hidden possibilities,
That we turn into endless opportunities
And entirely new beginnings.
Beginnings of boundless cultural enrichment,
Unforgettable learning experiences,
And unique chances to work together.
Beginnings of unexpected friendships,
impactful exchanges
And once-in-a-lifetime memories.
Beginnings that are creating new paths
Towards an inclusive, greener and digital Europe.
Here, no matter how you begin,
you will go further than you thought.
Erasmus+
Enriching lives, opening minds.
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VIU and Erasmus+
- To organize and manage high-quality joint academic programmes at VIU, for incoming mobility participants, and for “internationalization at home” participants from Italian HEIs.
- To organize and manage a limited number of outgoing mobility opportunities as a second phase opportunity, following participation in joint activities at VIU.
- To further the goals of the internationalization strategies of the participating universities.
- To intensify and diversify existing cooperation among the Italian HEIs in the mobility consortium, and the VIU members in programme and partner countries.
- To attract excellent students and professors from VIU member universities in programme countries, while promoting Italy and the European Research Area as destinations for education and research excellence.
- To increase the diversity of students participating in joint academic programmes at VIU, especially those with fewer opportunities thanks to the availability of E+ mobility grants.
Actions:
- Mobility for studies – incoming in GP semesters
- Mobility for studies – outgoing following participation in GP
- Staff mobility – incoming/outgoing for Research Development following Intensive Graduate Activities
- Short mobility bachelor and masters students – incoming Summer Sessions
- Short mobility doctoral students – incoming Intensive Graduate Activities
- Short mobility doctoral students – outgoing following Intensive Graduate Activities
- Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) - Intensive Graduate Activities that meet the criteria for BIPs may be supported by E+ funding
Erasmus+ funding is used as a co-funding instrument of VIU's Intensive Graduate Activities.
To request information on these actions, write to erasmus@univiu.org
Related Links:
European Commission Erasmus+ Website
Italian Erasmus+ National Agency INDIRE (Higher Education)
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