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International VELUX Award 2010 for Students of Architecture
Date: 24/02/2010

The award takes place every second year and is open to students of architecture worldwide.
Its aim is to celebrate and promote excellence in completed study works and to acknowledge students as well as their tutors; therefore the tutors of the projects are awarded alongside their students.

The overall award theme is "Light of Tomorrow". The award welcomes projects from individuals or groups of students, who are students during the study year 2009/10.
Submitted projects have to be prepared during the study year 2008/09 or 2009/10

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Launch of European Parliament Intergroup on Youth
Date: 18/02/2010

On 11 February 2010, 16 MEPs created the first Parliamentary Intergroup that will focus on issues specific to young people.

The first session of the Intergroup on Youth took place in Strasbourg during the plenary session of the European Parliament. The new group will be chaired by the French conservative MEP Damien Abad who will be in charge of its specific priorities.

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Active Citizens
Date: 18/02/2010

WHAT IS ACTIVE CITIZENS?

Active Citizens is a global network of community leaders that is being developed by the British Council and local civil society partners in participating countries. The goal is to build understanding and trust between communities by establishing an enduring global network of community leaders, who can work together to address the global issues of the 21st century.

Participants will improve their understanding of global issues, cross-cultural effectiveness, and broaden their international connections. Every participant will:

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Comenius Assistantship - A new guide on good practice for host schools and assistants
Date: 03/02/2010

Each year up to 1,500 future teachers in Europe go abroad with the help of the Comenius programme to be an assistant teacher. The guide gives advice to the assistants on how to cope with the challenges of integrating into the host school and local community and of adapting to the various teaching situations. It provides plenty of practical tips and ready-made teaching ideas. More info on the European Commission's website.

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New Culture Programme Guide
Date: 03/02/2010

Interested in applying for funding under the Culture Programme? Check out the latest version of the Programme Guide to get updated information on the latest developments. Go to the Culture Programme's website.

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