Ongoing Projects

International students often face challenges when arriving in a new country: administrative barriers, unfamiliar systems, and a tendency to remain within closed peer communities - the so-called “Erasmus bubble” - can prevent full integration into local life. This Erasmus+ project addresses those challenges by strengthening the inclusion of international students across Europe, ensuring full integration in their host countries and promoting engagement with local communities. It aims to streamline administrative procedures, develop tools and events that foster connections between local and international students, and train key stakeholders in the welcome chain to promote deeper cross-cultural integration.  AEGEE leads Work Package [...]

  YOUTHreach: A New EU-Wide Project to Tackle Youth Mental Health Challenges YOUTHreach, an EU-funded Horizon project, is officially launching with a mission to address the growing mental health challenges faced by young people across Europe. Operating across 9 countries and involving 14 research institutions, this 5-year, €8.5 million initiative is focused on evaluating and scaling three promising youth mental health interventions. The project will assess whether these interventions are cost-effective, safe, and applicable to other populations:   Walk-in Centre: A safe, anonymous, youth-friendly space, free of charge. App-Based Training: Designed to empower young people to manage their mental health. [...]