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June is here and Spain is calling! ☀️

Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world, with over 500 million speakers across Europe, Latin America and beyond? From the flamenco rhythms of Seville to the modernist wonders of Barcelona, Spanish is a language that opens doors to some of the world's most vibrant cultures.

And June is the perfect moment to dive in: the nights are warm, the festivals are starting and the energy is electric. ✨

With OLS, start your Spanish journey with A1 & A2 courses available online, at your own pace.

🎓 ¡Vamos! (Let's go!)
👉 https://link.europa.eu/rFC9Yt

🤔Can students truly thrive in the age of AI? We think so - but it all starts with AI literacy!
That's why we're soon launching the final AI Literacy Framework for primary and secondary education.
Developed by the European Commission and the OECD with CodeAI and international experts, the Framework defines the competences every student needs to thrive with AI.
📅Join us online for the launch on 18 June and explore the novelties.
Register now: https://link.europa.eu/TtkDNH

New funding opportunity!

EIT Culture & Creativity has launched two open calls worth a combined €6 million through the for teams working at the frontier of circular fashion and the transformation of lived environments across Europe.

🧵 NEB Academy | Fashion Shift: Up to €2.5M for proven concepts ready to scale circular and regenerative business models across Europe.

🏙️ NEB Academy | Skills Infrastructure: Up to €3.5M in funding for trans-regional learning programmes for professionals, educators and public bodies shaping our lived environments.

Applications are open until 31 August.
Find out more 👉 https://link.europa.eu/Qwt49V

Applications are open for the HEInnovate Train the Trainers Programme 2026 🎓

Join on 8–9 October in Budapest for a fully funded (!) workshop designed to help higher education professionals make the most of HEInnovate, and bring it back to their institution.

Participants will deepen their understanding of , develop a strategic approach to self-assessment results, and exchange good practices with peers from across Europe.

The programme runs across three sessions: a preparatory online meeting, the two-day onsite workshop in Budapest, and a follow-up online session three months later.

📅 8–9 October 2026 | Budapest, Hungary
🎓 Free of charge: travel and accommodation covered for 30 selected participants
⏳ Application deadline: 30 June 2026

👉 Apply now: https://link.europa.eu/cnktpB

Teachers's role in helping young people develop skills, critical thinking and civic engagement is crucial.

Today, 🇪🇺 Exec. VP Roxana Mînzatu held an implementation dialogue on supporting the teaching profession & making EU support simpler, more visible and effective.

How are teachers doing in the EU currently?
The 🆕 European Commission 's analysis of OECD TALIS 2024 data confirms both the strengths of the profession and the challenges teachers face.

Discover the full report here : https://link.europa.eu/GDW7Tr

The future of 🇪🇺 higher education is now! 🎓

Yesterday, 150+ European university leaders attended the Rectors and Presidents high-level meeting, joined by EVP Roxana Mînzatu and the European Commission, to discuss the future of the European Universities alliances initiative.

The result?
🔗A shared commitment to close collaboration
🎓A stronger, more connected European higher education sector - with the UK and Switzerland back in Erasmus+.
🔬Stronger support for EU competitiveness and European research

Read the full article: https://link.europa.eu/t9qHHx

🏆 The public vote for the 2026 Award for Good Administration is still open, but not for long.

Behind each nominated initiative are real stories that change how people learn, move, connect and participate across Europe.

From helping young people learn and discover new opportunities, to making education more inclusive and digital, these initiatives are designed to improve everyday lives:
✨ Opening doors to Europe for young people through DiscoverEU Inclusion
✨ Encouraging active and healthy lifestyles with
✨ Giving young people a stronger voice through Youth Policy Dialogues
✨ Supporting digital skills for education and work through the European Digital Education Hub
✨ Making EU programmes more transparent and accessible

These are not abstract policies; they are experiences, opportunities and pathways that directly shape people’s futures.

🗳️ Last days to vote and support your favourites - before 15 June: https://t.co/JxUBz6e8xr

Working in higher education? 📚

Like in many sectors, you may feel that things are moving very fast.

Staying on top of the latest innovations and practices, while keeping the entrepreneurial spirit of your institution alive, is not always easy.

Luckily, support is available through , a free tool developed by the European Commission and the OECD to help higher education institutions explore and strengthen their entrepreneurial and innovative potential.

Join this free introductory webinar to discover how HEInnovate can support your institution, and hear first-hand from an expert how it works in practice.

📅 24 June 2026
🕒 10:00–11:00 CEST
🔹 Online speaker: Charlotte Norrman – Senior Associate Professor, Department for Management and Engineering; Project Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Research and Innovation Support Division (FINA), ECIU@LiU

👉 Register here: https://www.heinnovate.eu/en/events-webinars/heinnovate-information-session-1

School attendance hasn't fully recovered from the pandemic in many countries.

Attendance is about much more than being present in class. Students who miss school regularly are more likely to face challenges in learning, wellbeing and staying engaged with education.

A new OECD report, funded by the European Union, examines the causes of school absence and highlights how supportive schools, families and communities can help students stay connected and succeed.

Read more 👉 https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/every-day-counts_7c6f6c3e-en.html

📱Digital tools are part of children's and young people's everyday lives. But how are they affecting their wellbeing, learning & mental health?

Ensuring digital wellbeing in schools requires a holistic approach: managing online risks, promoting healthy digital habits & empowering pupils with the skills to navigate online environments safely and responsibly.

🏫 How can schools better support digital wellbeing? What challenges & opportunities do teachers and stakeholders face in practice?

Your perspective is essential in guiding the future support measures & resources for schools across Europe.

📝 Share your views by 14 June 👉 https://link.europa.eu/mrDTbt