Eurodesk News September 2008

Your future, your say! Tell politicians what young Europeans need!

This is your chance to influence future EU policies towards young
people!

Through this online consultation you can tell decision makers
what you think are the future challenges and opportunities for young
people in Europe. Tell them what you want them to do for youth!

New media. Open minds

From 15 to 17 October 2008, the next generation of European journalists meets at the European Parliament in Brussels for the second edition of the European Youth Media Days. The gathering of 200 emerging journalists promotes a broad discussion and networking on European issues, confronting and provoking with diverse perspectives and realities.

Core elements of the three-days-programme: the creation of new European media formats, live on air, online and printed, in hands-on media workshops. High-ranking debates with the President of the European Parliament, Group Chairmen, correspondents and media professionals from across the continent. An exciting cultural programme. Insights into the Brussels sphere of media, culture and politics. The EYMD offer the chance to network, share knowledge and gain a unique international experience.

Young people interested in European media and politics, journalism students or young professionals living in one of the 27 EU countries (or being a EU national abroad) can apply until 24 September 2008

Apply here at www.youthmediadays.eu

16-22 September 2008 – European Mobility Week 2008

During the European Mobility Week European cities and towns will have the opportunity to participate to the most widespread event on sustainable mobility. This year’s theme is ‘Clean air for all’. A full week of events dedicated to sustainable mobility will be organised in more than 2000 cities and towns.

http://www.mobilityweek.eu

26 September 2008 - Intercultural Dialogue Day

On 26th September 2008, AFS volunteers from all EFIL member organisations in and beyond Europe will collaborate to promote the idea of Intercultural Dialogue by organising simultaneous debating events in approximately 400 local communities. Check out what you can do or what is organised close to you.

http://www.interculturalday.eu

13-14/10/2008, International Educational Conference "Moving beyond Mobility", Berlin

This is a conference for researchers, practitioners and experts in the field of international youth exchange and intercultural learning, about the educational impact, success stories and obstacles of exchange programs. The conference is organised by EFIL (European Federation of Intercultural Learning)/Brussels, AFS Interkulturelle Begegnungen/Germany and IDRI (The Intercultural Development Research Institute)/Milan.

http://www.movingbeyondmobility.org

Eupedia: your guide to Europe

This site offers a detailed and informative guide to EU countries for travellers, expats and locals alike, with an emphasis on sightseeing, history, culture, economy, and life in Europe. Currently it concentrates on England, the Benelux, northern France and western Germany, but it will be expanding gradually.

http://www.eupedia.com/

Masters Portal

This website integrates the higher education offerings in the EU to help students worldwide to find and select their Master's programmes in Europe. You can browse by country or do an advanced search with more search criteria.

http://www.mastersportal.eu

Ten years of the euro – 10 success stories

On the occasion of the first ten years of Economic and Monetary Union, this colourful and easy-to-read leaflet describes how the single currency has benefited Europe, through ten illustrative stories accompanied by concrete facts and figures.

download the leaflet (PDF)

And for children, there is the Euro Kids Corner

FuturEnergia

The “Energy is our Future” school programme aims to strengthen, enhance and support energy education across the curriculum in schools by raising awareness on how energy consumption may affect climate change and how advanced materials help save energy.

http://www.futurenergia.org

The Urban Dictionary

If you have difficulties understanding young people’s slang words, you can maybe surf to the online Urban Dictionary. It allows its users to create definitions for slang words and phrases and submit them for publication.

http://www.urbandictionary.com