This paper is meant to update the ELIA members and board on current issues and developments in European policy relevant to higher arts education in Europe. Crucial points include the place of culture in the EU growth strategy 'Europe 2020', and the new Culture Programme 2013-2020. Read more »

Culture Action Europe and the European Cultural Foundation have launched We are more, a Europe-wide arts advocacy campaign to influence the next EU budget negotiations for the 2014-2020 period. ELIA invites everyone to sign the manifesto here or on the We are more site. Read more »

The new ELIA publication brings together contributions by arts educators and thinkers from eight countries and a variety of disciplines. Together, these papers provide an insight into current debates in higher arts education and the role of ELIA within this field. Read more »

Kirsten Langkilde, former Vice President of ELIA, has been appointed Director of the Hochschule für Kunst und Gestaltung (School of Art and Design) Basel on 9 March. She will take office from 1 June. Read more »

The Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU) is preparing a new MA course in Performance Design. The course team invites comments from colleagues in other countries on the uniqueness of the programme: Do you recognize aspects in the MAP-D course, and/or find a significant difference in orientation compared to existing courses in your country? Read more »