ERASMUS+ NEWSLETTER
(July - December 2023)

Dear member of Erasmus+ community,
We present to you the newsletter summarizing the activities of the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia and its partners covering the second half of 2023, where you can learn about the events and initiatives held within the framework of the Erasmus+ program in Armenia. 

Our goal is to inform you about the capacity development of universities and VET institutions, international credit mobility programs, our information campaigns, as well as joint events and meetings implemented with partners.
 
As a reminder, please note that on the official website 
www.erasmusplus.am of the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia and social media pages, you can find the newsfeed covering our activities, as well as publications, statistical materials and other supporting documents, guidelines, instructional videos, etc.

With love,
National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia

ERASMUS+ INFORMATION DAYS 2023
On November 17, the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia successfully implemented the first and largest meeting of the “Erasmus+ Information Days 2023” event series at the Armenian State Pedagogical University.

The event was attended by representatives from the host university, EU delegation to Armenia, higher education institutions, VET institutions, research institutes, non-governmental organizations, business sector and other stakeholder organizations.

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On November 29 an information session on Erasmus Mundus Actions was held at Yerevan State University. 

Kristine Gevorgyan, coordinator of “Developing Joint Master’s Degree Program in European Studies. Law, Governance and Communication” (DEGES) project presented to the participants the main conditions for applying to the action, structure of the consortium, funding rules and award criteria.

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On December 13, an online information session on the Erasmus+ “Capacity building in VET” action took place. 

During the meeting, importance of involving VET institutions in Erasmus+ projects, impact of those projects on internationalization of VET institutions, necessary steps to establish connections with international partners, details of Erasmus+ CBVET action, as well as successful experience of the Armenian-French College were discussed.

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On December 15, an information session on Jean Monnet Actions took place at the Eurasia International University. 

Anna Khvorostyankina, head of the "Law" department of the above-mentioned university, presented Jean Monnet Actions, available funding opportunities, and conditions for applying, as well as shared her own experience with the participants, presenting the features of the Jean Monnet module and chair coordinated by her.


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CONSULTATIONS WITH NEWCOMER ORGANIZATIONS
In order to present the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ program to a wider range of beneficiaries, the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia held a series of consultations and information meetings with a number of VET institutions and universities in Yerevan and regions.
The main purpose of those meetings was to present the funding opportunities provided by the Erasmus+ program to the field of higher education and VET, conditions for applying to those programs, the thematic directions of the project proposals, conditions for their acquisition and to discuss the ideas and questions of the participants.

 
July 12, Stepanavan State Agricultural College named after professor A. Kalantaryan

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July 24, Yerevan State Institute of Theater and Cinema
 
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July 24, Institute of Archeology and Ethnography NAS RA
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July 21, Russian-Armenian University
 
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July 27, Yerevan State Medical University College
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July 10, Medical College after provisor-artist Levon Sargsyan
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ERASMUS+ INTERNATIONAL CREDIT MOBILITY
Susanna Mkoyan, student from Armenian State Pedagogical University studied at Wroclaw university, Poland.
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Erik Grigoryan, lecturer at Armenian State University of Economics gave a lecture at Bialystok University of Technology, Poland.
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 Erik Tadevosyan, student at Armenian National Agrarian University studied at University of Szczecin, Poland.
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Rafayel Petrosyan, a PhD student from RA Public Administration Academy studied at Sevilla university, Spain.
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 Two professors from Collegium Civitas university of Poland, gave lectures at the European university of Armenia.
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  Administrative staff member of Eurasia International University took part in a training at the University of Teramo in Italy
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UPDATES FROM THE PROJECTS WITHIN ERASMUS+ "CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION" ACTION
On December 6, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the International Scientific- Educational Center of NAS RA and "Sevani Ishkhan" CJSC to implement joint educational and research activities in the fields of aquaculture and fishery within the framework of the AFISHE program.

The joint cooperation also aims to strengthen university-enterprise cooperation, facilitating the implementation of scientific research and ecology-based activities and boost the productivity of aquaculture and fishery.

The project is coordinated by Armenian National Agrarian university.
 
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On December 1, the final conference dedicated to the summarizing of results of “Reforming Doctoral Education in Armenia in Line with Needs of Academia, Industry and Current EU Practices" (ARMDOCT) project took place. The project was coordinated by Eurasia International university

Within the framework of the project, the "Concept of reforms of the third cycle (PhD) of RA higher education" was developed and approved by RA MoESCS. The researchers and experts involved from the universities conceptually presented the existing issues in the field of postgraduate education and defined possible solutions as guidelines for further reforms.

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On September 3-8, the second workshop-conference of "Strengthening the quality of online education in HEIs in Moldova and Armenia" (MEDIA) project took place at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia

During the gathering, issues related to project management, dissemination and application of results were discussed. The meeting was attended by representatives from educational institutions of Armenia, Moldova, Germany, Finland, Latvia and NEO Armenia.

The project is coordinated by Moldova State University.


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On November 20-22, the final conference of “Introducing work-based learning in higher education systems of Armenia and Moldova for better employability of graduates” (WBL4JOB) project took place.

During the conference, the achievements of the project, possibilities of expanding cooperation between enterprises and universities were discussed and the importance of implementing policies promoting work-based learning was also emphasized.


The project was coordinated by the French University in Armenia.

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MUNDUS TALKS. "BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER ERASMUS MUNDUS"
On October 30th, the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia successfully implemented the online meeting with Erasmus Mundus Armenian alumni Anush Arakelyan and Hayk Kalantaryan in the frames of the “Mundus Talks” series of webinars.

The webinar titled “Before, During, and After Erasmus Mundus” was aimed to present the details of the application and study processes, as well as the impact of the program on the future life and career of the students.

 
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ERASMUS+ AT “YOUTH EXPO-2023”
The representatives of the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia presented to the participants Erasmus+ opportunities available for Armenian youth, specifically "International Credit Mobility" and "Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters" degree programs, participation criteria, the process of finding and applying to the Masters' degree programs, necessary documents and financial terms.

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ERASMUS+ HIGHER EDUCATION REFORM EXPERTS (HERE)
On November 7-8, Lana Karlova, coordinator of NEO Armenia, and Garegin Hambardzumyan, HERE expert, Head of the Department of International Relations of Armenian National Agrarian University, participated in the HERE seminar titled “Towards the 2024 Tirana Ministerial Conference: Implications and points of interest for higher education systems in Partner Countries neighboring the EU”.

The seminar served as a platform to discuss the ongoing Bologna process and the future of development, quality assurance at the HEIs, recognition of qualifications, mobility and students’ exchange, greening education, etc.

On December 4-5, Higher Education Reform Experts Annual Conference was held at the University of Barcelona

The Armenian delegation was presented by Lana Karlova, Coordinator of National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia and Higher Education Reform Experts Tigran Mikaelyan (Dean of Foreign Languages at the Armenian State Pedagogical University) and Garegin Hambardzumyan (Head of International Relations Department of Armenian National Agrarian University).

Key topics discussed during the conference were:

  • impact of Covid-19 pandemic on education developments;
  • innovations in education sector;
  • emergence of micro-credential courses;
  • importance of green education;
  • annual work plan for 2024, etc.
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WEBINAR “YOUR PATH TO ERASMUS+: MASTERING MOTIVATION LETTERS”
On October 11, the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia in collaboration with “Erasmus Student Network Armenia” implemented “Your Path to Erasmus+: Mastering Motivation Letters” webinar, which was held within the framework of “Erasmus Days 2023”. Around 70 individuals interested in Erasmus+ programs participated in the webinar.

The purpose of the webinar was to inform about the exciting study opportunities and the process of applying for them, as well as to guide the applicants in the process of writing successful motivation letters.


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ERASMUS MUNDUS PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION 2023 AT EU Delegation
On the 11th of July, a Pre-Departure Orientation Meeting was organized by the National Erasmus Office in Armenia and the Delegation of the European Union in Armenia for 10 new Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarship winners from Armenia.

The purpose of the meeting was to support and guide the scholarship holders before, during and after the study process on various issues related to intercultural communication, visa, integration into the life in a foreign country and its educational system, etc. 

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MEETING WITH INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICERS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
On October 12, the Annual Meetup of International Relations Offices took place, gathering more than 29 representatives from 22 higher education institutions.

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WORKSHOP ON “PROJECT WRITING AND BUDGET PLANNING”
On November 27, “Project writing and budget planning” workshop was held at the National Agrarian University of Armenia, the purpose of which was to transfer project development and budget planning skills to representatives of higher and vocational educational institutions in the context of the Erasmus+ program. More than 25 participants from the aforementioned institutions attended and actively took part in the workshop.

As a result of the workshop, participants had the opportunity to learn more about the importance of developing and improving project writing skills, as well as the necessity to plan the budget in accordance with the project activities.


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SUMMARY OF ERASMUS+ 2023 SELECTION RESULTS
Under the Call for Proposals of "Capacity building in the field of higher education" (CBHE) Action, the European Commission recommended 159 out of 773 eligible applications for funding (success rate - 21%). 

The following 8 out of 22 submitted projects with Armenian HEIs’ participation received funding from the Erasmus+ Programme: DeSIRe, JoPScip, KPI4HE, LISS24, MICRO-GEAR, RE-GRAD, SIN-NEC, T4GREEN. Details are available here.
Under the Call for Proposals of "Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training" (CBVET) Action, the European Commission recommended 62 out of 145 eligible applications for funding (success rate - 43%). 

The following 4 projects received funding from the Erasmus+ Programme with the participation of Armenian VET institutions: IMPROVET-AM, VETfarm, CB4WBL, IN-VET. Details are available here.
NETWORKING MEETING BETWEEN SERBIAN AND ARMENIAN VET INSTITUTIONS
On December 20, the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia and the Erasmus+ National Agency in Serbia implemented the “Building Bridges: Serbian-Armenian VET Networking Event” in online format. The meeting was attended by almost 80 representatives of VET institutions, sectoral players and other decision-makers from both countries.

As a result of the meeting, VET institutions։

  • got to know the needs and important features of the VET sector in both countries,
  • learnt more about the requirements and application procedure for the Erasmus+ “Capacity Building in VET” action,
  • present the needs of their VET institution and the scope of possible cooperation,
  • established partnership relations with other VET institutions, as well as discussed project ideas․
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JEAN MONNET ACTIONS IN ARMENIA
On August 14-25 Jean Monnet Summer School In the frames of EUSecJuris Jean Monnet module took place. The program was full of study visits and courses, as well as a number of events and trips related to history, culture, nature and art.
Anna Khvorostiankina, coordinator of EuroLaw Jean Monnet Chair, presented her research during the Parliamentary Research Day organized by the the Austrian Parliament.
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