Belgian city of Ghent wins Erasmus accolade
A city in Flemish Belgium has been revealed as the top Erasmus destination, as voted by representatives of the scheme’s student network, among other stakeholders.
A city in Flemish Belgium has been revealed as the top Erasmus destination, as voted by representatives of the scheme’s student network, among other stakeholders.
The funding timeline for the UK’s Turing exchange program is “deeply problematic”, the University Council of Modern Languages has warned, as legislators say it fails to measure up to the EU's Erasmus+ scheme.
The full impact of Brexit is still yet to seen but UK higher education must look again at partnerships to maintain its position within the mobility arena
There are barriers which need to be addressed in both the Turing and Taith schemes to benefit from their full potential, said stakeholders during an APPG roundtable.
The Netherlands lags behind much of Europe when it comes to long-term outward mobility, with 3% of students abroad for the entirety of their course.
Some 10 Erasmus+ projects have been launched, in a bid to test new forms of transnational co-operation between HEIs.
More needs to be done to allow young people from Europe to access internships in the UK, stakeholders have said, with a dedicated internship visa route mooted as one possible solution.
The future of the Erasmus+ program is green and inclusive, according to stakeholders gathered in Brussels to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the program.