ESIC invites students, teachers, trainers and social economy professionals to take part in the European survey on social innovation skills, helping shape training and the development of the sector. Read More
The ESIRA General Assembly in Trento brought together European partners and local cooperative experiences, exploring the contribution of the social economy to innovation and the development of rural areas. Read More
The first Borzaga Lectures will take place on Monday, October 26, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the University of Trento, featuring a lecture by Jean-Louis Laville on Carlo Borzaga’s theoretical legacy in the debate on social enterprise and the social economy. Read More
JEOD has published a call for papers on the role and resilience of cooperatives in conflict and war contexts, with a focus on crises, reconstruction and social cohesion; abstract submission deadline: 10 January 2027. Read More
On October 30 and November 9, two webinars organised as part of the European Social Innovation Campus (ESIC), of which EURICSE is a partner, will present the Skills Monitor and the new European survey on the skills needed to support social innovation. Read More
On Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00 p.m., as part of the EURICSE Seminar Series, Mattia Granata will explore the decline in the creation of new cooperatives in Italy, drawing on 2010–2024 data and examining changes in social, territorial and entrepreneurial contexts. Read More
As part of the ECPR General Conference 2026, Francesca Forno (University of Trento) and Michela Giovannini (EURICSE) co-organised a panel exploring the relationship between the solidarity economy, institutions and market transformation. Read More
Two experiences in Sicily and Tuscany show how work can promote social inclusion and contribute to sustainability through employment and training opportunities for people in vulnerable situations. Read More
IKIGAI Social Hub, promoted by IKIGAI, EURICSE and Consorzio Pluriversum, offers training, mentorship and grants of up to €6,000 for social impact projects, with applications open until November 15. Read More
For the second consecutive year, EURICSE contributed to the Fondazione Megalizzi’s 2026–2027 Ambassador Project with a training session by Stefania Turri on social impact assessment, aimed at the 30 new Ambassadors. Read More
The latest issue of Impresa Sociale magazine reflects on the role of social enterprises in a Europe marked by new crises and priorities. The special feature, edited by Giulia Galera, analyses the evolution of European social enterprises, exploring common trends and their ability to develop entrepreneurial initiatives with a strong political dimension Read More
This year too, **EURICSE** will contribute to the debate with five research papers and through its involvement in the workshop programme, bringing into focus key issues for the social economy: the attractiveness of the cooperative model, skills, labour market integration, policies for rural areas, and the transformations of social cooperation and local welfare. Read More