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Smart Regions

Breaking down barriers between locals and refugees in Utrecht

In partnership with the European Commission

In the innovative 'Plan Einstein' scheme, asylum seekers and young Dutch people live together, learn together and work together

23/05/2018

Estonia

Estonian university is best performer among EU's newest states

The University of Tartu in Estonia has been ranked the best among higher education institutions in the EU's newest states.

09/05/2018

United Kingdom

Top European cities to study in

These are the best cities in Europe to be a student

09/05/2018

Sweden

How a school in Sweden is trying bikes to improve children's learning

Bike-loving Sweden has cranked up its fondness for two wheels — by introducing them to the classroom.

04/05/2018

Real Economy

Why are Denmark's apprenticeships so effective?

WIth unemployment among young people a continuous problem across Europe, apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly important source of work and Denmark is leading the way.

17/04/2018

France

French students continue protests against education reform

Universities were blocked and students marched in Paris on Tuesday

10/04/2018

France

Industrial action strikes southern France city of Lyon

Train drivers and university students have marched through Lyon to protest against government proposals which they believe will disadvantage workers and students.

03/04/2018

Spain

Spanish primary schools to teach lessons on military

After watching a video of a military parade, pupils might be asked to make a model of their favourite tank.

03/04/2018

France

France to make school compulsory from the age of three

France is lowering the age that children begin compulsory education from six to three. How does it compare to the rest of Europe?

27/03/2018

United Kingdom

North London teacher crowned world's best

Andria Zafirakou was selected from thousands for her work with migrant children at Alperton Community School in north London.

18/03/2018

Global Japan

ABE Initiative graduates bring their skills home to Africa

Students from the ABE Initiative explain how they put their training and skills from Japan to use in their home countries.

15/03/2018

Germany

Which is the best EU country to study in?

Thanks to its low-cost public university system, Germany is the number one place to study in Europe for international students, outdoing the UK and France in the annual ranking.

21/02/2018

Spain

80-year-old Spanish grandfather enrolls in Erasmus course

History student at the University of Valencia, a retired Valencia man has obtained a scholarship to spend the next four months in Verona.

14/02/2018

Hungary

Hungary: 'Educate us for the 21st century!' students demand

Thousands protested outside parliament in Budapest to call for less blind memorisation of facts and more criticial thinking and creativity

20/01/2018

Iran

Iran, banning English teaching in primary schools

Iran officially bans the teaching of English in primary schools to prevent "cultural invasion".

09/01/2018

USA

Apple investors urge action on iPhone addiction among kids

Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram: is all this time on smartphones bad for children?

09/01/2018

France

French town introduces pork menu with no alternatives in schools

Mayor denies measures are discriminatory.

09/01/2018

Ukraine

Euroviews. View: Children yearn for education in eastern Ukraine

A student and teacher in eastern Ukraine explain how the education system has suffered under the war

28/12/2017

Ukraine

Children's education suffers in conflict-torn eastern Ukraine

“Children from my city can distinguish between the sounds of explosions of different caliber shells. They know far too much about weapons.”

28/12/2017

China

Chinese parents protest against 'stress caused by children's homework'

Fed up parents in China are calling for a break from their children's homework.

10/12/2017