Orsolya Szeibert wins Jean Monnet Module grant

The primary aim of Jean Monnet Modules in higher education is to promote teaching and training in the field of European Union studies—through short educational programs or courses—and to foster dialogue between the academic world and policymakers both within the European Union and globally.

In 2024, a total of 1,053 Jean Monnet Module applications were submitted from European Union member states. Of these, 159 proposals received funding, representing a success rate of approximately 15%. This figure highlights the high level of competition for these grants and underscores the importance of this achievement for the Faculty and the university as a whole.

The three-year program will operate within the organizational framework of the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law starting in September 2024. Its primary goal is to provide education on children’s rights in EU law and policies to law students, students from other faculties, professionals, and the general public.

The training program will enable over 300 law students to participate in university courses offered on the subject. Winning the grant also provides an opportunity to launch new MOOCs focusing on the EU’s policies and legal aspects of children’s rights. In addition to the general examination of children’s rights, the program will cover various specialized topics to ensure that higher education students gain a comprehensive understanding of this increasingly significant field of law.

Furthermore, the planned conferences and workshops aim to foster dialogue and constructive debates between university educators and professionals. Knowledge dissemination on children’s rights will also reach interested parties and the wider public through podcasts and social media platforms.