Welcome to our latest update for International Officers. Packed with recent highlights, important deadlines and new opportunities, we aim to keep you informed and inspired as we work together in 2025.

Next Clinic

The next International Officers’ Clinic is taking place online on Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11am. The registration form and meeting link will be shared shortly – save the date.

The clinic will cover:

• Final reports for KA131 2023 – deadline 29 September 2025
• Interim reports for KA131 2024 – deadline 29 September 2025
• Final reports for KA171 2022 – deadline 29 September 2025

EU Login MFA

The European Commission plan to activate Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on EU Login for all users of the Beneficiary Module (BM) and Mobility Tool+ (MT+) on 1 October 2025. To ensure beneficiaries are well informed and supported during this transition, the Commission have taken the following steps:

• Prepared an instructional video on how to use MFA EU Login Multi-Factor Authentication.
• Updated the documentation page with detailed step-by-step instructions EU Login – European Commission Authentication Service.
• Added a banner in EESCP, MT+ and BM linking to the video and documentation.

The Commission are planning to issue at least three additional videos to explain the different authentication methods. We will provide you with the links to the videos as soon as they are available.

#ErasmusDays

#ErasmusDays is back this 13-18 October! Join the annual international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme by organising an event that celebrates your students’ and staff’s international experiences. This is a great opportunity to showcase the impact of Erasmus+ at your institution by hosting a mobility-themed event – online or on campus, big or small. You can register it at the link below but we are happy to address any queries or provide advice if needed. Feel free to contact Dana at erasmus@hea.ie.

Register your event

Pitch My Erasmus

As part of #ErasmusDays, we’re running Pitch My Erasmus! – a competition for returned Erasmus+ participants to share their story in a 5-minute pitch. There are prizes to be won, and all selected participants will receive a certificate, benefit from networking opportunities, and enhance their public speaking skills.

We’re asking International Officers to help by identifying and encouraging individuals who might be interested in applying. Please share the below message via email to your Erasmus+ returnees:

Subject heading:
Applications are open for the 2025 Pitch My Erasmus competition – share your Erasmus+ story!

Main text:
Have you participated in an Erasmus+ mobility? Want to enter an exciting competition to inspire others with your journey and be in with a chance to win prizes? Pitch My Erasmus is your chance to take the stage and showcase your story in 5 minutes. On the day of the competition, selected presenters will share their experiences with a PowerPoint of 5 slides. 

Who Can Participate?
Open to all individuals who have completed an Erasmus+ mobility, outgoing from Ireland to: France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands or Italy. 

Why Participate?
Celebrating the international #ErasmusDays campaign, this event is a fantastic opportunity to:
• Build your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills
• Be in with a chance to win one of the prizes up for grabs
• Receive a digital certificate recognised by the HEA and Léargas highlighting skills gained – perfect for your CV and LinkedIn
• Network with Erasmus+ alum and embassies 

When? Wednesday 15 October 2025
Where? Europe House, 11 Chatham Street, Dublin 

More information: Event page
How to apply? Submit your application via the link here 

ESC Partnerships

The European Student Card Initiative (ESCI) team have launched a call for expressions of interest for European Student Card (ESC) partnerships. Public and private organisations that provide services to students in areas such as transportation, accommodation, culture, libraries, and information and learning, are invited to apply. The goal is to enrich the experience of mobile students across Europe, using the ESC as proof of student status.

Eligible candidates include organisations that:

• Offer services in areas such as Transportation, Hospitality & Accommodation, Culture & Entertainment, or Libraries, Information & Learning

• Operate in at least one EU/EEA Member State or third country associated to the Erasmus+ programme

• Align with EU values of inclusion, non-discrimination, equal access to opportunities, and sustainability

• Are open to offering a benefit at no extra cost to ESC holders (students)

Organisations providing services or products that may negatively impact students’ well-being and health (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, gambling, etc.) are not eligible.

Key information

• Service providers can submit their expression of interest here

• Deadline to apply: Friday 12 September 2025, 23:59 CEST

• Learn more about the ESC Partnerships Programme here

While this call is aimed, primarily, at off-campus service providers, your networks may include relevant contacts. We would greatly appreciate if you could circulate this information amongst suitable contacts. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact erasmus@hea.ie.

Download the ESC infographic

EWP

Help shape the next phase of Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) by taking part in the survey below to ensure that the EWP initiative meets the needs of higher education institutions across Europe. It takes no more than 15 minutes and the feedback collected will directly inform the next stages of development and support. By sharing your experience, you’ll contribute to developing a more user-friendly, efficient and responsive digital Erasmus+ ecosystem.

Take the survey

ESNsurvey XVI

ESNsurvey has been researching different aspects of student mobility since 2005 in collaboration with 46 countries of the Erasmus Student Network. They would like your support in the dissemination of this year’s edition among your students.

The findings obtained are beneficial for their work and also to you as a HEI. A report will be published (previous edition here) and used to present recommendations to all stakeholders involved in student mobility. There are three main target groups:

• Exchange students who have participated in any kind of exchange programme

• Degree-seeking international students who have started their degree programmes since August 2023, including recent graduates

• Non-mobile students who are currently enrolled in higher education

ESN Ireland would be grateful if you could circulate the below via email:

Dear student,

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) has recently launched the latest edition of the ESNsurvey, the largest student-led survey focusing on student exchanges and the internationalisation of higher education from the student perspective.

You can find it here: https://esnsurvey.org/

ESN is researching how to improve student mobility programmes and needs your help. The survey is open to students who have been on an exchange, international students who are pursuing degrees abroad (including at our institution), and students who have not been on an exchange. It will only take you around 20 minutes and is completely anonymous.

By completing the survey, you can win a stay at Meininger Hotels, a Ryanair voucher, or an Interrail Global Pass!

If you have any questions, you can contact ESN at surveyteam@esn.org. Thanks for your help and have a great day!

Testimonials

We’re looking for student, staff and BIP returnees to feature in our national Erasmus+ campaign. The opportunity offers a great boost for contributors’ CV and LinkedIn, and it serves as a huge help for those wanting to learn more about the programme.

If a participant from your institution is featured, we’ll highlight your institution across our channels for a month. Please share the following message with your returnees:

Subject heading:
Share your Erasmus+ experience – be featured in the HEA’s national campaign 

Main text:
Dear all, 

If you’ve completed an Erasmus+ mobility, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) would love to hear about your experience. The HEA is looking for testimonials from students, staff and BIP participants who studied or trained abroad as part of the Erasmus+ programme. 

If selected, your story will be featured on the EurIreland blog and promoted on the national Erasmus+ Ireland social media channels. It’s a great opportunity to promote yourself (for your LinkedIn, CV, etc.), your course, your institution, and the Erasmus+ programme. 

Interested? Complete this form: https://forms.office.com/e/9U2Nd3hXst 

Read our latest testimonial from Maynooth University graduate, and current President of Erasmus Student Network Ireland, Lisa Scully, who studied abroad in Italy.

Read Lisa's blog

Social Media Spotlight

We love seeing your stories! Tag or invite our Erasmus+ Ireland social media channels to collaborate on your posts, reels or videos.

Check out this Instagram post from Egas Moniz School of Health & Science in Portugal showcasing a Blended Intensive Programme organised in collaboration with RCSI.

Connect With Us

Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and Bluesky to make sure you’re in the loop with all our Erasmus+ news.

Have questions, ideas, achievements or events to share? Reach out to us at erasmus@hea.ie and contact our Communications Officer, Dana, who’ll help with promotion!