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Happy Birthday Erasmus Student Network

The 16th of October we celebrated 22 years of ESN since the creation of the first section in Utrecht, the Netherlands. By its 5th birthday ESN already had 60 sections in 14 countries - 10 years later its board moved to Brussels and is based there since. From that it has grown to the 383 sections in 36 countries. From ESN a big thank you to all volunteers, ESNers around Europe for where the network is today. Cheers to the past, present and the future of the network!

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ESN Regional Platforms 2011 - Registrations are open

Time for the ESN Regional Platforms 2011! During October and November there will be 5 events for 5 different regions: SWEP, CEP, NEP, SEEP and WEP - find the dates in the right column. During these events you will have the chance to meet other ESNers from the region to share ideas and best practises to be inspired, but also take part in workshops and trainings - and not to forget to evening activities!
Find more information and sign up for these unforgettable events on events.esn.org

Ride for your Rights, what now?

ESN, Campus Europae and other partner organisations came together in Luxembourg for a follow-up meeting on the Ride for your Rights project. The cyclists went 5000 km from Novi Sad to St. Petersburg, but what will happen now and what can we do in 2012? The meeting centered around the topics volunteering, mobility, education & training, green policies and how the project can continue to be more successful.

ExchangeAbility Final Cafe Event

A consortium composed by UNICA, ESN, ErasmusHogeschool Brussel, University of Cyprus, Tallinn University of Technology, Eötvös Lorand University Budapest, Comenius University Bratislava set up a project that aims to enable students with disabilities to participate more fully in exchange programmes. The 25th of October the final event will take place at the Ritz Café in Brussels. For more information visit ExchangeAbility.eu

Open call: Marketing & Communication intern in Brussels

ESN is looking for a Marketing & Communication intern to come and work at the ESN Office in Brussels from the beginning of November. If you enjoy working in mulitcultural enviornments and have studied communication or marketing, have a look at the call on esn.org and send us your application before the October 18.

Open call: Education Committee

The Education Committee (ICE3) is looking for a new Vice-Chair focus competence developement. If you enjoy educational topics, are in for a challenge and looking for a fun team this is the committee and position for you.
The tasks will consist of coordination or the "competence development" pillar in which we have the ESN Library, ICE Newsletter, but it's also about resources and information, trainings, motivation, trainings for new members and follow-up on the development in the team. And of course being part of the chairing team gives you a few coordinational tasks.
For more info, please check out the full call at esn.org

YOUth for You

Join the EMI Training Academy, 20-26 February 2012, Brussels

The EMI Training Academy is a training course for students interested in EU affairs who want to broaden their knowledge of the EU and learn about the reality of working in Brussels, be it in the Institutions, lobbies or NGOs. It is a unique occasion to leave textbooks and classrooms and to meet professionals, visit the Institutions and discover Brussels. Application deadline is November 30.
Find more information and application here!

Opportunities: Job, Internships, Trainings

Express your opinion-win a trip to London to meet The Economist!

What's your perspective on the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations? What's your take on Norway's battle of far right extremism after the terrorist acts? What's your view on a thought-provoking issue? Take a photo of the issue and state your perspective in one punch line.
The first prize-winner in this competition will get flown to London to join in an editorial meeting at the magazine. The first and second prize-winner will be published in a special edition of The Economist. Deadline is Nov 1st so hurry up to submit your entry today! Vote on your favourite submission without taking part in the competition yourself, check all submissions out
For more information here!!

Energy Excellence

The Energy Excellence Event is an international career event for final-year students and graduates with an engineering background and interest in the energy sector! Many top players are waiting to meet you in Brussels, for two days of interviews and workshops. Accommodation is paid for 200 candidates! Apply before October 24th on careersinternational.com!

High Flyers

Do you want to kick-start your international career? Apply now to the High Flyers event! Top international companies will meet you for job interviews, presentations and networking in Brussels! Apply before November 7th on careersinternational.com!

SEND US YOUR INNOVATIVE IDEA And win an Innovation Masterclass

Are you a young innovator with a great idea? Do you have an idea to change society for the better? An original way to fight climate change? A new design to improve the lives of people with disabilities? Tell us about it and you could win an exclusive Masterclass with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary at IC2011, the European Commission's Innovation Convention in Brussels on 5-6 December 2011! For more information about the competition and how to apply on eyif.eu/

EU Careers

The European Union institutions are seeking ambitious and capable graduates who can make a difference to the lives of 500 million people in 27 member states.
Joining EU Careers, you can expect a stimulating long-term future in a fast-moving international environment. Based in the heart of Europe, you will enjoy real responsibility from your first day, a comprehensive package of benefits and a good standard of living.
On EU Careers there are positions for both recent graduates (or those completing their studies this year) and people with some work experience.
For more information visit the website of EU Careers!

Europe besides ESN

Eucis publication on social dimension

Brussels, 17th October 2011 // EUCIS-LLL releases its publication on the social dimension of education and training. It calls for a stronger political commitment in the fight against poverty and exclusion at EU and national level. In times of socio-economic crisis and of constant change, it is vital to invest in European citizens, the best capital of Europe, and support initiatives that aim to correct social, economic and cultural inequalities.
Read the publication on the webpage of EUCIS-LLL