The European Unit is the central contact point at the University for European - funded activities. Its responsibilities include the following:

• Providing advise to colleagues preparing European project proposals

• Co-ordinating the development and submission of European funding applications, whether the University is the lead applicant or partner

• Making preparatory visits to partner institutions

• Promote the development and use of open and distance learning in connection with the European effort

• Support Leonardo da Vinci Proposals

• Strategic planning in connection with networks (including membership of the Compostela Group and other network groups)

The primary objective of this website is to provide local users with up-to-date information on European Programmes. This information includes: Calls for Proposals made by the European Commission for the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6), European funding opportunities outside the Framework Programme, and other important news on European Programmes and Policy