Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal in 2012
Posted: February 18, 2013 Filed under: Grundtvig, Leonardo, Transversal | Tags: 2012, annual report, funding, grundtvig, In Focus briefing papers, Inclusion, information days, leonardo, social media, transversal Leave a comment »Each year we produce a final report that highlights everything that we have achieved over the past year. Building on the success of the previous year, 2012 saw a rise in applications, an increase in funding across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as increased engagement on our social media channels.
This year we’ve produced an interactive map that showcases some of our key moments from 2012:
Looking to the future
2013 will see Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal draw to a close under the Lifelong Learning Programme and be replaced by the next funding programme, Erasmus for All. However, we will still be working hard in 2012 and will be sharing our, and our projects’, successes with you on our websites, our blog and Twitter as well as on our soon to be launched Facebook page.
If you have a statistic about your project that you would like to share with us why not leave a comment below or tweet @llpUKecorys? We’d love to hear, for example, how many participants you have been able to send abroad due to Leonardo Mobility funding or how many days you spent job shadowing thanks to Grundtvig Assistantship funding. Share your successes with us!
Centralised actions, a closer look
Posted: January 24, 2013 Filed under: Centralised projects, Lifelong Learning Programme | Tags: Centralised action, european commission, funding, Isabel project, Lifelong Learning Programme, llp, llpukecorys, social media 1 Comment »You might be familiar with the majority of funding available through the Lifelong Learning Programme such as Leonardo Mobility, Transversal Study Visits or a Grundtvig Partnership, however there is also funding available through the LLP that is managed directly by the European Commission. This funding is often referred to as centralised actions.
Applying and running a centralised action can often be the next step for promoters that have run successful large scale co-operation projects such as Transfer of Innovation. Usually running over three years and involving at least three partners these centralised actions need an experienced and dedicated partnership to ensure a successful project, one that doesn’t just bring benefits to those immediately involved but also has a wider impact for all of Europe.
The Isabel project
One of these projects is the Isabel (Interactive social media for integration, skills bartering, empowerment and informal learning) project, funded by Key Action 3 to raise awareness, and enhance learning experiences, through Information Communication Technology. The Isabel project is co-ordinated by Roy Smith of MRS Consultancy in the UK, an experienced promoter who has worked on many projects funded by all actions of the LLP. It was this experience which was an incentive, and a help, during the project: Read the rest of this entry »
Learning from experience…
Posted: November 2, 2012 Filed under: Leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, Transfer of Innovation | Tags: Europe, funding, leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, llpukecorys, Start Up Seminar, tips, Transfer of Innovation, vocational education Leave a comment »One of the things that most interests me when I talk to participants is their individual list of ‘do’s and don’ts’ that they have for running a successful project. Usually built on experience, often these ‘top tips’ are relevant in all kinds of projects.
Recently, I attended a Leonardo Transfer of Innovation (TOI) Start Up Seminar, where I got talking to Ros Boyce from Belfast Metropolitan College who has recently taken over the reins as Project Manager of The BAREFOOT Trainer project, which is providing short, practical blended courses, useful for Vocational Education and Training (VET) teaching and training across diverse sectors.
The value of Small Co-operation projects
Posted: August 9, 2012 Filed under: Grundtvig | Tags: CPD, Ecorys, funding, grundtvig, llpukecorys, Partnerships, senior volunteering, skills, small cooperation Leave a comment »My current involvement in Grundtvig Senior Volunteering Projects, got me thinking about the serious value of Small Co-operation funding, not just from the viewpoint of benefitting learners but also as an additional mechanism for enhancing the skills of staff.
Challenges facing organisations
Recent reports have highlighted that organisations face difficult challenges when it comes to staff training. But as Joanne Van Der Meer, Family Learning Coordinator/Film Tutor from the British Film Institute said:
‘Grundtvig Small Co-operation projects are fantastic for increasing skills and knowledge’.
Joanne is currently finishing a 2 year Grundtvig Partnership Project ‘New Educational Journeys for Adults: Enhancing Family and Intergenerational Learning Through Photography, Film and Animation’. Read the rest of this entry »
2013 Call for Proposals released
Posted: August 6, 2012 Filed under: Lifelong Learning Programme | Tags: Assistantships, Ecorys, Europe, european commission, funding, grundtvig, in-service training, Leonardo Mobility, Lifelong Learning Programme, llpukecorys, mobility, Partnerships, senior volunteering, study visits, Transfer of Innovation, transversal, Visits & Exchanges 2 Comments »The 2013 Call for Proposals has been released, this is the last year that you can apply for funding for the Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal programmes. You can find the latest information on the Call on our websites:
As part of the Call for Proposals, the European Commission and the UK National Agency, produce a set of priorities. These specify who can apply for funding and also the aims and objectives for potential applicants. Understanding these priorities and taking them into consideration will help you to create an application that is more likely to receive funding:
- EU and UK Priorities for Leonardo
- EU and UK Priorities for Grundtvig
- EU and UK Priorities for Transversal
Thinking of applying?
If you are thinking of applying but are new to LLP funding why not attend one of our Information Days? They are a great way to find out more about the opportunities available through Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal funding and are a chance to meet the National Agency team.
Our Information Days start in September and are filling up fast! Register for an event near you:
The funding lifecycle: from application to project start
Posted: June 7, 2012 Filed under: Leonardo, Mobility, Transfer of Innovation | Tags: assessment, Ecorys, Europe, funding, leonardo, Leonardo Mobility, lifelong learning, Lifelong Learning Programme, llp, llpukecorys, National Evaluation Committee, nec, project lifecycle, Transfer of Innovation 1 Comment »Each year we receive a record number of applications from across the Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal programmes. We know the time and effort that you put into each application and we wanted to give you an overview of what happens at each stage of the process.
The timeline of a project
For Leonardo Transfer of Innovation, Leonardo Mobility and Leonardo and Grundtvig Partnerships as well as Grundtvig Senior Volunteering the project timeline is very similar. We’ll be doing a follow up post on the timeline for Grundtvig In-Service Training, Grundtvig Visits and Exchanges and Transversal Study Visits. Read the rest of this entry »
Erasmus for All Update – European Parliament Exchange of Views
Posted: May 31, 2012 Filed under: Erasmus for All, Lifelong Learning Programme | Tags: Ecorys, Erasmus for All, Europe 2020, european commission, funding, Lifelong Learning Programme 1 Comment »The European Parliament’s first official exchange of views on the Erasmus for All proposal took place in the Education and Culture Committee this week.
The Committee of MEPs endorsed the approach set out by Doris Pack, Chair of the Committee. Whilst recognising the need for simplification and accessibility, MEPs are not accepting all of the European Commission’s proposals for the next generation of programmes…
