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Civil Society and Municipalities — a learning conferenceCivil Society and Municipalities — a learning conferenceBuilding sustainability through collaboration between citizens and municipalities: an event co-hosted by ECOLISE and the European Economic and Social Committee, in collaboration with Transition Network and the European…20 Sep 2018 09:00 — 17:00Event
SIC Conference on Social Innovation in Cities and RegionsSIC Conference on Social Innovation in Cities and RegionsCities and regions, civil society organisations, universities and think tanks from different EU member states, together with EU institutions and organisations, met in Brussels on 16 April 2018 to discuss social innovat…24 Apr 2018Article
European Dialogue on Non-State Climate ActionEuropean Dialogue on Non-State Climate ActionTalanoa, a traditional process of inclusive, participatory and transparent dialogue from the Pacific islands, comes to Brussels in the form of the European Dialogue on Non-State Climate Action. The event recognis…23 Apr 2018 11:30 — 17:00Event
Connecting territories: the role of European Regions and Cities in the future EU policies for R&IConnecting territories: the role of European Regions and Cities in the future EU policies for R&IAs Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation (R&I) programme for the period 2013-2020, draws to an end, the elaboration of the new (9th) R&I Framework Programme is underway, in the light of the evaluation o…20 Feb 2018 17:00Event
CoR MOOC 2018: Make the most of EU resources for your region and city CoR MOOC 2018: Make the most of EU resources for your region and cityThe European Comittee of the Regions (CoR) is the first EU body that developed and delivered two Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC) on "Europe's regions, the EU institutions and policy-making" (2015) and "The EU budget…15 Feb 2018 16:45Event
Rethinking the Urban Commons in European City-RegionsRethinking the Urban Commons in European City-RegionsProgramme: This one-day workshop commences with an introduction from Prof Michael Keith, co-ordinator of the Urban Transformations ESRC portfolio, and Prof Bas van Heur, co-ordinator of the Brussels Centre for Urban…12 Feb 2018 16:45Event
Social Innovation for Refugee InclusionSocial Innovation for Refugee InclusionSocial innovation initiatives, especially those experimenting at local level and scaled up at other levels, are essential to create systemic change and maintain momentum initially generated by the refugee crisis.…12 Dec 2017Article
L’innovation sociale pour l’inclusion des réfugiés: Maintenir la dynamique et créer un changement durable L’innovation sociale pour l’inclusion des réfugiés: Maintenir la dynamique et créer un changement durable Les initiatives d'innovation sociale, en particulier celles qui expérimentent au niveau local puis qui sont développées à d'autres niveaux, sont essentielles pour créer un changement systémique et prolonger l'éla…12 Dec 2017Article
Policy Report: How EU Employment Policy is driving Social InnovationPolicy Report: How EU Employment Policy is driving Social InnovationSIC has produced its second 'state of the union' report, researching and mapping how EU employment policy is driving social innovation throughout Europe. The European Commission has recognised a need to address fund…11 Dec 2017Social innovation policy; European policy
Opening up Communities, Closing Down Institutions: Harnessing the European Structural and Investment FundsOpening up Communities, Closing Down Institutions: Harnessing the European Structural and Investment Funds22nd November 2017 10.30 – 12.30 European Parliament, Brussels, Room 6Q1 Professor Gerard Quinn of NUI Galway, Centre for Disability Law and Policy and Georgette Mulheir, CEO of Lumos, co-chairs of the C…22 Nov 2017 14:15Event
ESPON - Supporting policy-making with territorial evidence - 15 years and beyondESPON - Supporting policy-making with territorial evidence - 15 years and beyondESPON - Supporting policy-making with territorial evidence - 15 years and beyond In the context of the communication action plan for 2017 and in coordination with an outreach activity implemented by the ESPON EGTC, t…14 Nov 2017 08:45 — 12:45Event
Evidence for Society. Transforming the future of European people through researchEvidence for Society. Transforming the future of European people through researchThe Conference “Evidence for Society. Transforming the future of European people through research” (November, the 8th,) is jointly organized by the IMPACT-EV Consortium and Ms Soledad Cabezón, Member of the Europea…8 Nov 2017 15:30Event
2017 European Social Innovation Competition Awards2017 European Social Innovation Competition AwardsOur semi-finalists have now submitted their detailed plans to the judging panel for review. We'll soon be ready to announce the 10 finalists, getting one step closer to awarding three winners €50,000 each! We're de…26 Oct 2017 15:45Event
SI Drive final conferenceSI Drive final conferenceSocial Innovation: Driving Force of Social Change Final Conference Social Innovation – Research and Policy of the Future Towards a Comprehensive Innovation Policy 24th and 25th of October 2017 Brussels The R…24 Oct 2017 15:45 — 25 Oct 15:45Event
European Week of Regions and CitiesEuropean Week of Regions and CitiesBetween 9 and 12 October 2017, the Brussels-based European Week of Regions and Cities programme will feature: Opening Session on 9 October at the European Parliament in presence of senior EU representatives; 130…9 Oct 2017 18:00 — 12 Oct 18:00Event
The European Day of Sustainable CommunitiesThe European Day of Sustainable CommunitiesSIC's Eamon O'Hara is running the Climate Innovation Network. He talks about the launch of the very first European Day of Sustainable Communities. 1. Can you tell us more about the event and your involvment…03 Oct 2017Article
Transfer of enterprises to worker cooperatives and the role of public authoritiesTransfer of enterprises to worker cooperatives and the role of public authoritiesTransfer of enterprises to worker cooperatives and the role of public authorities - an under-estimated alternative to prevent closing-down of enterprises? In the upcoming years, a high number of small and medium…26 Sep 2017 18:00Event
W.I.S.E.4ALL – Women for Innovative Society in EuropeW.I.S.E.4ALL – Women for Innovative Society in EuropeOn September 26, the initiative will be officially launched with an event organised in collaboration with the MEP Pina Picierno, with the support of the S&D Group. The event will be structured into two main momen…26 Sep 2017 12:15Event
The first European Day of Sustainable Communities: 23rd September 2017The first European Day of Sustainable Communities: 23rd September 2017This event will showcase the many groundbreaking initiatives from across Europe that are leading the way towards a low-carbon, ecological future. Ecovillages, Transition Towns, permaculture projects and many other ci…23 Sep 2017 09:00 — 15:00Event
Launch of the European Day of Sustainable CommunitiesLaunch of the European Day of Sustainable Communities22 September 2017 | 9.00 a.m. to 1 p.m. European Economic and Social Committee Rue Belliard 99, 1040, Brussels The first ever European Day of Sustainable Communities will showcase the critical contribution tha…22 Sep 2017 14:30Event

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