Europe Direct Aberdeen
How can we help?
- Information about the European Union (EU) in any of the official EU languages.
- Internet access to EU websites
- EU resources for teachers
- Copies of publications, brochures & guides to take away
Europe Direct Roadshows
The next event will take place in Mastrick Community Library on Monday 28 May from 3 - 4pm. Europe Direct staff will be on hand to answer any queries you may have on the EU and how it affects the UK.
Europe Day 9 May 2012
Aberdeen's European Collage
As part of our celebrations for Europe Day we are asking you to help us produce a collage on what you love about the European Union. Draw a picture, write a poem, tell us about your favourite City, recipe, sports person etc and send it to us or hand it in to any Community Library . The collage will be in the Information Centre of the Central Library from 11th May 2012 until 30th June 2012
Items should be no bigger than A4 in size and can be submitted any time up until the 14th June 2012.
The Founding Fathers of the European Union
How much do you know about the people who worked assiduously to create the kind of Europe we live in today: a Europe which has known continuous peace for over 60 years? There have of course been many men and women involved in the process of European integration over the past decades, but we can identify eleven of them as having played a major role in this process. These we call the 'Founding Fathers' of the European Union:
- Conrad Adenauer - Germany
- Joseph Bech - Luxembourg
- Johan Willem Beyen – the Netherlands
- Winston Churchill – United Kingdom
- Alcide de Gasperi - Italy
- Walter Hallstein - Germany
- Sicco Mansholt – the Netherlands
- Jean Monnet - France
- Robert Schuman - France
- Paul-Henri Spaak - BelgiumAltiero Spinelli - Italy
http://europa.eu/about-eu/eu-history/index_en.htm
Users can print the factsheets from the above website, which exists in 22 languages.
Scottish European Educational Trust's Euroquiz National Final
Euroquiz Final 2012
SEET runs the annual Euroquiz for P6 pupils, in teams of 4. Subjects covered include history, geography, sport, culture and the European Union. Heats take place in local authorities, with the winning team from each authority competing in the national final in the Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament. This year 31 out of 32 of the Scottish local authorities participated including Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
The winners were St. Mary's Duntocher from West Dunbartonshire and the final can now be viewed at:
SEET Euroquiz Final
Euro Talk Aberdeen Newsletter
To read the latest issue of Euro Talk, simply Click here to open in a new window.Local Schools Compete in European Debate
Europe Direct Aberdeen hosted their annual School Debate on Thursday 23rd February 2012 in the Aberdeen Beach Ballroom.
Eight teams from secondary schools in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire demonstrated their debating skills in front of an audience. The teams were from Aberdeen Grammar School, Hazlehead Academy, Albyn School, Cults Academy, St Margaret's School for Girls, Meldrum Academy and Robert Gordon's College.
Group photo on the Beach Esplanade
The debate was chaired by Antonia Mochan, Head of Communication, Partnerships and Networks at the European Commission's UK Representation with Councillor Bill Cormie, Depute Provost presenting the trophy to the winners.
Antonia was joined on the judging panel by:- .
- James Temple-Smithson, Head of European Parliament Office in Scotland;
- Neil Mitchison, Head of the European Commission Office in Scotland;
- Ian Hudghton, Member of the European Parliament for the Scotland;
- Rhona Arthur, Assistant Director of the Scottish Library Information Council;
- Dr. Andrew Glencross, Lecturer in International Relations, University of Aberdeen
The Semi-finals debated the motion "This House believes that the EU should make more use of social media to communicate and engage with younger citizens". Teams from Hazlehead Academy, St Margaret's School for Girls, Robert Gordon's College and Albyn School progressed to the final debate where the motion "This House believes that EU student exchange schemes should be a compulsory part of the school curriculum to help foster a sense of being European" was debated. The winning team after much deliberation was announced as Robert Gordon's College.
The Winning Team from Robert Gordon's College
receive the trophy from
Councillor Bill Cormie, Depute Provost
Generation 1992
The European Commission is inviting all European Citizens born in 1992 to get creative and voice their views on the single market by launching a creativity competition. The launch of the Generation 1992 creative competition celebrates 20 years since the creation of the single market. The competition aims to gather the thoughts of those born alongside the single market to see how they feel about it. Entries can be from individuals or from groups and there are four topic categories:
- Education and citizenship
- Jobs and entrepreneurship
- Culture and leisure
- Consumers and environment.
20 finalists will be invited to participate in the European Single Market Week in Brussels from October 15th to 19th 2012 with the award ceremony on 15 October. Winners for each category will be offered 4-week internships in the European Institutions as well as in international companies. In addition other prizes including tablets, smartphones, cameras, MP3 players, vouchers and travel passes will be awarded from April to September.
For more information on the Generation 1992 Creative Competition, please visit the
Generation 1992 page.
European Walking Trail
Did you know that May was National Walking Month? To help you get fit and have fun at the same time, pick up a copy of the self-guided Europe Direct Aberdeen; European Walking Trail.
Further guided tours may be offered in the future so keep checking back for more details.
The publications is available in two versions- A fun interactive guide for children including quizzes and a version for adults (pictured). Copies are available in libraries throughout the city or, in case of difficulty please contact us at the address below.
Europe Direct Aberdeen Fact Files
A series of small leaflets allowing citizen's to find out about the role of the European Union and their rights in various key areas of European policy. If you have any suggestions for topics that you would like Europe Direct to cover in these leaflets please get in touch.
- 1 Volunteering Resources (PDF 0.5MB)
- 2 Healthcare Rights (PDF 0.5MB)
- 3 Resources for SMEs. (PDF 0.9MB)
- 4 Quick Guide to Travelling in the EU (PDF 1.2MB)
- 5 Retiring to Another European Union Country (PDF 1MB)
- 6 Finding a Job in the European Union (PDF 0.9MB)
These can be downloaded at the links above or are available in Community Libraries and Central Library Departments.
"What I Love About Aberdeen"
Earlier this year we sought entries from 5 to 18 year olds who have moved to Aberdeen from a country outwith the UK. These have been compiled into a booklet to mark International Migrants Day.
Our thanks to all who contributed entries for the booklet. Initially we made copies available as a low resolution PDF (3MBs) which can still be downloaded from here What I Love About Aberdeen.
We now have printed booklet versions available in Libraries througout the City or, in case of difficulty, please contact the Europe Direct service (details at bottom of page)
What do MEPs. Do? What can the European Parliament do for me?
The European Parliament provides each MEP with a budget to produce informative resources to keep all EU citizens informed and connected with what MEPs do and can do for you. To demystify some of the grey areas that surround the European Parliament and the EU and how it affects Scotland, Alyn Smith MEP has produced a DVD. It outlines what MEPs do and how the European Parliament can enact legislation that affects many different sectors of society. The DVD will be distributed to every school, college, university and library in Scotland.
To view the video of for more information go to DVD on the European Parliament
SEE ALSO: Next item for booklet produced by Europe Direct Aberdeen "A Day in the Life of..."
Europe Direct Aberdeen Publication
The European Parliament: A Fact File Including "A day in the life..." of the Scottish MEPs.
A new booklet compiled by Europe Direct Aberdeen to raise awareness of the work of the European Parliament and the MEPs who represent us. Download the European Parliament Fact File (PDF 950KB). Copies can be obtained in the Information Centre in the Central Library or directly from us at the address below.
Travelling in Europe
Travelling in Europe 2011-12 is the European Union's official website for people travelling in the EU. Whether you are on holiday or on business, you will find practical advice and helpful tips on a wealth of subjects, from what documents you need, to getting healthcare and using your mobile phone.
Emergencies in the EU
In the UK 999 remains as the main emergency number.
112 in UK How it works PDF
Europe and You in 2011
Review the achievements of the EU over the last year
Snapshot of EU Achievements in 20091
Copies of the brochure are available from Europe Direct Aberdeen (See Contact information atend of page)
The Countries of Europe
A new feature on the Europa website is an interactive map and listings of the countries of Europe.
Each of the above links will take you to a map of Europe and a list of countries. Clicking on the name of the country on the map or on the list to the left will bring up a brief overview of that count
Europe for Business
Your Europe - Business A multilingual service providing practical information and online government services for companies looking for business in another EU country.
Provided jointly by the European Commission and national authorities.
Europe for Kids
Discover more about your European neighbours with our Interactive Games
will put your knowledge and dexterity to the test. Enjoy the challenge at the
EuropaGo webpage
Europe for Youth
A gateway to citizenship and mobility for young people in Europe!
The
European Youth Portal offers European and national information of interest to young people who are living, learning and working in Europe. The portal covers 31 countries and is available in 25 languages. Information is provided in 8 main themes:-
- Studying
- Working
- Volunteering / Exchanges
- Your rights
- Portals for young people
- Info on Europe
- Active citizenship
- Travelling Europe
EU Events and Initiatives
*NEW* European Citizens' Initiative
You will soon be able to call on the Commission to make legislative proposals on EU policy. A new website has all the information on how to launch a "citizens' initiative".
Find out more at: European Citizens' Initiative
eYouGuide to your rights online
The European Commission has launched the eYouGuide, a new online tool giving practical advice on the "digital rights" consumers have under EU law. Find the EU Guide to your rights online here.
Euraxess
The European Commission has launched a new website for researchers. EURAXESS - Researchers in motion will provide researchers with easy access to information in four main areas:
- EURAXESS Services: information for mobile researchers
- EURAXESS Jobs: on-line researchers's vacancies and funding opportunities
- EURAXESS Rights: European Researchers' Charter and Code implementation
- EURAXESS Links: networking of European researchers abroad and third-country researchers in Europe
- Euraxess: Researchers in motion
A free one-stop-shop listing research jobs and funding opportunities in Europe.
Researchers: search for up-to-date vacancies and post your CVs.
Employers: Post your vacancies and find qualified research talent.
Press Releases, Current Consultations & Useful Links
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Contact
- Europe Direct Aberdeen
Information Centre,
Central Library,
Rosemount Viaduct,
Aberdeen,
AB25 1GW
Tel. 01224 649483
Fax 01224 624118
Email europedirect@aberdeencity.gov.uk - Central Library Map Location
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