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ICWE - Connecting People to Enhance the Educational Process
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Over 100 submissions for eLA Photo Competition
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20100428
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news339
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eLA  wanted to know how ICTs are changing the way people in Africa live and received  more than 100 photos which reflect the
             
            impact  that
             
            mobile  phones, the Internet, computers and audiovisual media are  having.
             
            The jury is  now selecting the winners and the ten best photos will be exhibited at the  conference in Lusaka, Zambia.
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StudyWorld 2010 Concluded Successfully
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20100426
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news337
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On Saturday, April 24th,  the international higher education fair ended after two days with a total of  7,584 visitors. 180 exhibitors from 29 countries presented their courses,  programmes and services at Berlin's Russisches  Haus der Wissenschaft und Kultur.
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EU Projects in Favour of the ROMA community - Conference in Brussels
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          <comments>
20100420
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news336
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On  March 10-11, 2010  the Directorate-General for Education  and Culture hosted a conference to discuss the involvement and  impact of EU  programmes with the Roma minority. More than 400  participants shared their experiences and expectations in a series of  workshops, plenary sessions and networking breaks. The conference was  accompanied by an exhibition of 21 selected projects. ICWE supported the organisation of the conference.
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OEB 2010: Call for Papers Now Open
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          <comments>
20100412
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news333
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We look forward to receiving your proposals with suggestions and ideas for this year's conference programme. The deadline for submissions is May 14th, 2010! Under the banner of Learning for All, ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2010 will dig deep into 4 themes that form the pillars of innovation: Learning Content, Learning About Learning, Learning Ecosystems and Learning Environments.
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LANGUAGES
            &amp; 
            BUSINESS Starting Soon
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          <comments>
20100411
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news338
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International experts will convene in D
            ü
            sseldorf,  Germany, from May 3rd -  5th for this year's  LANGUAGES
            &amp; 
            BUSINESS to present latest strategies,  projects and studies concerning foreign language teaching and acquisition as  well as intercultural competence.
             
            The conference programme offers a wide range  of themes to be discussed in workshops, seminars, lectures and a panel  discussion. The event will take place at the Lindner Congress Hotel.
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Languages
            &amp; 
            The Media: Last Call for Papers!
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          <comments>
20100410
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news322
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          <description>
The 8th Languages
            &amp; 
            The Media  conference will take place from October 6th to 8th at Berlin's Hotel  InterContinental. Proposals
             
            for the programme can still be
             
            submitted until  May 3rd. At this year's event, participants will discuss  changes, innovations and the latest developments in the international  media sector and focus on language transfer in the audiovisual media.
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Going Global 4, the UK
            &#8217;
            s International Education Conference, Ends Successfully
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          <comments>
20100327
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news332
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With a record  number of over 1200 delegates and the largest exhibition ever in the history of  the conference, this year's Going Global was a huge success! ICWE was proud to  partner with the British Council on the event, which was held in London from  March 24th to 26th, 2010. For more information,
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Kids Have Fun Learning Foreign Languages!
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          <comments>
20100323
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news335
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Check-out the practical tips and read expert opinions at the European Commissions website on Early Language Learning: piccolingo.europa.eu. Professionals and experts in the field can use the website for networking and to discuss projects. The website is part of the European Commission's PICCOLINGO initiative, which promotes pre-school language learning for children from zero to six.
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EXPOLINGUA Berlin: Early Booking Rebate!
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          <comments>
20100313
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          <link>
http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news325
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Early  booking for EXPOLINGUA Berlin: Exhibitors  booking their stand prior to May 1st, 2010 will receive a  5% early bird discount on exhibition rates. EXPOLINGUA Berlin will take  place November 19-21, 2010.
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          <title>
Kids Have Fun Learning Foreign Languages!
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          <comments>
20100312
          </comments>
          <link>
http://www.icwe.net/press_corporate.php#news334
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          <description>
Check-out the practical tips and read expert opinions at the European Commissions website on Early Language Learning: piccolingo.europa.eu. Professionals and experts in the field can use the website for networking and to discuss projects. The website is part of the European Commission's PICCOLINGO initiative, which promotes pre-school language learning for children from zero to six.
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eLearning Africa Conference Programme Now Online
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          <comments>
20100311
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news331
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The programme for this year's  eLearning Africa conference, which will take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from May  26 - 28, is now available online and provides details about the sessions,  plenaries and the debate. To view the programme, please click
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EAIE Exhibition 2010 in Nantes, France
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          <comments>
20100211
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http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news326
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This  year's EAIE Exhibition will be held in Nantes, France from September 16-18, 2010, and will have over 1500 m
            ²  
            of exhibition space available. The exhibition is valued for its outstanding  attendance and fabulous networking opportunities.
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EU Projects in Favour of the ROMA community - Conference in Brussels
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          <comments>
20100211
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http://www.icwe.net/press_corporate.php#news321
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From March 10-11, 2010 the Directorate-General for Education and Culture hosts a conference to discuss the involvement and impact of EU programmes with the Roma minority. A selection of best examples of projects related to the Roma people will be exhibited and also discussed in workshops. This initiative marks a substantial contribution to the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion.
ICWE is supporting the conference in organisational matters, e.g. logistics for the event.
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New Campaign: EU Commission Promotes Early Language Learning
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          <comments>
20100111
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http://www.icwe.net/press_corporate.php#news318
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At the end of  September 2009, the Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) of  the European Commission launched a new information campaign
            "
            Piccolingo
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            ,  promoting early foreign language learning among pre-school  children.
            
            Piccolingo seeks to raise awareness among parents of  children under the age of six in the 27 EU member states about the benefits of  early language learning. What potential benefits are there for my child? What  should I pay attention to? Where can I find support? 
            
            ICWE is  involved in the dissemination activities including the organisation of special  events, and establishing and maintaining media partnerships for the  project from all over Europe.
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New campaign: EU Commission promotes Early Language Learning
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          <comments>
20100111
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          <link>
http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news313
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          <description>
At the end of September 2009, the Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) of the European Commission launched a new information campaign
            "
            Piccolingo
            "
            , promoting early foreign language learning among pre-school children. Piccolingo seeks to raise awareness among parents of children under the age of six in the 27 EU member states about the benefits of early language learning. ICWE is involved in the dissemination activities including the organisation of special events, and establishing and maintaining media partnerships for the project from all over Europe.
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ICWE and ELIG Join Forces to Lobby for E-Learning
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          <comments>
20090831
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http://www.icwe.net/press_corporate.php#news298
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The Paris-based European Learning Industry  Group (ELIG) and ICWE
             
            have announced that  they will work closely together to foster and implement innovative  learning technologies. ICWE, in cooperation with its partner agency E
            ³  
            Communications, and ELIG will develop joint communication and marketing  strategies.
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New Security Learning Magazine
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          <comments>
20090825
          </comments>
          <link>
http://www.icwe.net/press.php#news304
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          <description>
In autumn 2009 The New Security Foundation will launch a new magazine named New Security Learning, published quarterly. The publisher also hosts the Security and Defence Learning 2009 Forum at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN on December 2nd.
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