Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme for education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. With an estimated budget of €26.2 billion, the programme has nearly doubled the funding of its predecessor (2014–2020). The 2021–2027 programme places a strong emphasis on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, as well as on promoting young people's participation in democratic life. It supports the priorities and activities defined within the European Education Area, the Digital Education Action Plan, and the European Skills Agenda.
The programme also:

• supports the European Pillar of Social Rights
• implements the EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027
• develops the European dimension in sport

What are the priorities of the Erasmus+ Programme?
The current Erasmus+ Programme (2021–2027) has four horizontal priorities that apply to all its actions. They reflect common European values and address key challenges facing our societies today. If you are writing a project proposal or planning activities within a funded project, it is advisable to take these priorities into account. These priorities guide and inspire projects of all types – from local mobility activities to international cooperation – and help make the program more inclusive, sustainable, digital, and democratic.

Here is an overview of the four priorities, along with examples of projects for each one.

Inclusion and Diversity
Erasmus+ promotes equal opportunities and access for all. The programme encourages projects to support participants with fewer opportunities – for example, people with disabilities, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds or remote areas, or those facing social, economic, or educational obstacles.
Inclusion means recognizing and valuing diversity and ensuring access to Erasmus+ for all segments of society. It involves creating more accessible, equitable, and welcoming learning environments. Projects should seek ways to remove barriers to participation and engage underrepresented groups.

Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change

Erasmus+ supports environmental protection and the green transition by encouraging projects that raise awareness of environmental issues, promote sustainable lifestyles, and develop the skills needed to take effective climate action. Projects may focus on education for sustainable development, integrate green topics into formal or non-formal learning, or promote innovation in areas related to the ecological transition.

Through green mobility, environmentally friendly project management, and sustainability-oriented learning programmes, Erasmus+ plays an important role in equipping learners and educators with the skills needed for a greener future.

Digital Transformation

Today, digital skills are essential for learning, teaching, and career development. Erasmus+ encourages the use of digital tools and methods, supports blended and online learning, and empowers people to confidently and effectively use technology. Projects can promote digital literacy, strengthen the digital capacities of education and training institutions, and help bridge the digital divide.

Participation in Democratic Life

Erasmus+ promotes the right of citizens to participate in democratic life and encourages active engagement at all levels – local, national, and European. Projects can create opportunities for participants to express their views, contribute to decision-making, and develop a stronger sense of belonging to the European community.

Priority is given to projects that place participation at the forefront and directly involve target groups in shaping and implementing activities. Through both formal and non-formal learning, Erasmus+ supports the development of key competences such as critical thinking, media literacy, civic and intercultural skills, and an understanding of shared EU values.

How to Address These Priorities

The Erasmus+ Program Guide provides detailed information about the programme’s priorities. We recommend that you become familiar with them and integrate them when preparing your project proposal or activities.

To whom is Erasmus+ addressed

Erasmus + mobility activities are addressed both to the final beneficiaries of the learning process and to professionals in the fields of education, training and youth who facilitate the learning process, as follows:

Danubius International University students from the bachelor's and master's cycles;

Teachers and non-teaching staff of Danubius International University.

May 07, 2019

May 6, 2019 the next meeting with European partners took place at the National Erasmus+ Office. The Romanian partners of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility briefed the NEO staff on partnerships with the Tashkent State Pedagogical University.

Dr Emanuel-Stefan Marinescu, Vice-Rector of Foreign Affairs at Danubius University of Galati (UDG) stated that they are satisfied with the current cooperation and planning to expand both budget and mobility under the 2020 call.

During the meeting the Romanian partners shared their best practices  of cooperation not only with Uzbekistan partners, but within all ICM projects at Danubius University, which are indeed useful to know for the local coordinators. For instance, UDG organises annually conferences dedicated to the enhancement of cooperation of UDG with certain countries from around the world; UDG owns 8 scientific journals and could  support partner universities to publish papers in these journals free of charge/ or with minimum fees; organises regular film festivals of different partner countries at UDG to promote different cultures and etc. Furthermore, it was also noted a photo competition amoung ICM participants is very effective tool to promote mobility results to the bigger audience. 

UDG representatives expressed their interest to take part in further educational fairs that will be organised in Uzbekistan in order to expand the cooperation ties with local higher education institutions and discuss any possibilities to establish joint degree programmes.

Currently more than 150 ICM projects are being implemented in Uzbekistan covering all country regions.

You can find the  other ICM participant’s experiences in our annual ICM publication: http://www.erasmusplus.uz/publication/NEO-publications/index.htm.

Universiade - 2019

In 2019 there will be Krasnoyarsk World Student Games — XXIX World Winter Universiade held. The decision to hold the Universiade in Krasnoyarsk was made by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) November 9, 2013 in Brussels.

March 2-12, 2019 for 11 days Krasnoyarsk will become the host city of the World University Winter Sport the first in Russia.

Siberia has never hosted a sport event of such a scale. For Krasnoyarsk, hosting the Universiade is an honour, a responsibility and a unique chance to show its Siberian spirit and hospitality to the whole world. We will deliver the Games that the world has never seen. In the centre of Russia, participants and guests of the Winter Universiade 2019 will take part in an exciting festival of sport to discover such a far-away, mysterious Siberia in its winter splendour.

Over 3 050 sports delegates from more than 50 countries will take part in the Winter Universiade 2019. They will compete for 76 sets of medals in 11 sports. Around 110 000 people are expected to attend the Games. Over 15 000 people will be involved in the Winter Universiade 2019 volunteers movement. A total of 1.5 billion TV viewers all over the globe will follow the competitions in Krasnoyarsk. Over 1 000 journalists will come to Krasnoyarsk to cover the Games in mass media.

Over 50 countries will participate in Winter Universiade 2019, 11 000 spectators will visit the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games. 665 flames bearers will participate in the Universiade flame.

Contacts in SibFU: Olga V. Kuznetsova