A new selection of videos and webinars to learn and learn more about European projects.
Training and further education: the “great classics” and what’s new
We frequently release proposals for training videos and webinars on various topics related to European policies, calls and projects. Some of the most interesting audio and video resources are reproduced in a separate section of our Guide.
The main sources of updates include some of the major general and thematic portals:
- Publications, news&events, data, library and audiovisual channel of the European Commission;
- Capacity4Dev, Knowledge4Policy, CORDIS and Keep.eu portals;
- Funding&Tenders, Performance&Reporting, CohesionData and OpenCoesione portals;
- European Commission YouTube channels and (a review of which can be found here ).
We offer today a new roundup of in-depth videos and webinars, starting with some initiatives of direct relevance to those involved in European projects: a proposed webinar on approaching European projects(save the date: June 19) and the latest Horizon Europe infodays (April-June). The review continues with a number of in-depth events and webinars on some important key topics: science dissemination,environment and rural development, and regional and cohesion policy.
We are open to proposals and reports on free and quality webinars and training initiatives organized in our territories: write to us or contact us through LinkedIn and Facebook.
Happy reading, and most importantly, happy education to all.
How to approach European projects: a webinar on June 19
For organizations approaching European projects, we point out a webinar scheduled for June 19 at 6 p.m., organized by the Microlab Association: “Funding opportunities through European calls for business.”
The webinar is free and will address the following points:
- Introduction to EU projects and funding (definitions, requirements, preparation and documentation process);
- “Toolbox” of the proposing entity (online portals, structuring of the project idea, networks and partners, budget and co-financing);
- Examples of open calls on Erasmus+ and Creative Europe.
The training addresses topics and approaches of interest to all organizations interested in understanding the dynamics and tools for approaching European projects, but is specifically designed for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
All information and the registration form can be found on this page .
Horizon Europe Infodays
Following the latest updates published in January, we now offer a review of the latest Infodays on Horizon Europe, Europe’s largest and broadest program, dedicated to research and innovation. For further updates we refer directly to the dedicated event pages of Horizon Europe, the European agency EISMEA and the national agency APRE.
- Infoday on the WIDERA call (Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area), open from May 15 to September 22 (April 22): website – program and video
- Infoday on EU Missions on Health, Climate and Environment – climate adaptation, soil, water, cancer, 100 smart and sustainable cities, New European Bauhaus, cross-cutting activities (April 25-26): website – program and video
- National info day on EU Missions 2024 calls (May 7-8): website (APRE) – program and video
- Infoday on Cluster 1 – Health (May 28): website – program and video
- Infoday on Doctorates under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (June 7): website – program and video
- Civil Security for Society – Infoday and Information Day and Brokerage Event (event details available soon)
- National info day on Horizon Europe – European Research Council work program (June 10): website (APRE) – program and video
- European Innovation Ecosystems Work Program 2023-2024 (June 11): website, program and video (EISMEA)
Science is everywhere: insights from the JRC
Earlier this year, the European Commission’s Joint Research Center conducted a series of webinars on the role of science and the European Union in various areas of interest to research and citizenship. The webinars are in Italian, with usable videos for those who wish to listen and learn more.
- Let’s talk about…Air (Jan. 19)
- Let’s talk about…Water (Jan. 26)
- Let’s talk about…Soil (Feb. 2)
- Let’s talk about…Health (Feb. 9)
- Let’s talk about…Citizens of Europe and the World (Feb. 23)
- Let’s talk about. Artificial intelligence and digital transformation (March 1)
- Let’s talk about…Satellite activity and crisis management (March 8)
- Let’s Talk About…Nuclear (March 15)
Insights into the “green” and rural world
The first few months of the year saw various events and speeches on topics of relevance to the “agro” and rural worlds, which are of great relevance to policies, funds and the implementation of the European Union’s “Green Deal.” The speeches are in English.
- Role of data in land use for sustainable development (Jan. 18)
- EU preparatory action on pollinating insects – monitoring and indicators (Jan. 23)
- Infoday on the 2024 call for the promotion of agricultural products (Feb. 1)
- European Partnerships on Agroecology and Animal Health and Welfare launch event (Feb. 28)
The main European event of the year on “green” environmental issues, Green Week, has also recently concluded. Talks from the two days are available on the initiative website and at the following links: May 29-May 30. One of the main themes of this year’s Green Week was water: a “water-smart” economy, restoration of the water cycle, and widespread and equitable access to clean water.
Europe in our regions: insights into cohesion policy
Several interesting events have recently taken place on the topic of Cohesion Policy, which is manifested particularly through the deployment of Structural Funds in our territories. We particularly report events on:
- The Future of European Cohesion Policy (Feb. 20)
- the Regiostars competition (March 12), which seeks to reward outstanding projects in the field of regional development (this is the reference site)
- The organizational models of the Managing Authorities of the Structural Funds (March 21)
- DG Regio’s “EU in my region” initiative (this is the reference site, April 11).
- The administrative strengthening of the Managing Authorities of the Structural Funds (April 24)
the Strategic Technologies for Europe platform under the Cohesion Policy (April 25)
