Dear colleagues and friends,
The new academic year begins with a celebration of what makes higher music education thrive: relationships – between colleagues, among students, and across borders. Earlier this month, the AEC community gathered in Budapest for the 25th Annual International Relations Coordinators (IRC) Meeting, marking a quarter-century of international collaboration.
Hosted at the Liszt Academy of Music, the anniversary edition was filled with forward-looking discussions on mobility, digital tools, and global partnerships, alongside moments of music, culture, and friendship. It was not only a time to reflect on our journey, but also to chart new directions under the theme “The Great Mobility Compass.”
As we look back with gratitude, we also look ahead with energy. The IRC Meeting has set the tone for the year to come – one of exploration, connection, and the shared belief that internationalisation is, above all, about people.
Finn Schumacker, Executive Director
Back to Brussels, back to work. After the summer break, EU politics return to Brussels - and with them the debate on Europe’s future.
Relive with us the 25th anniversary edition of the AEC Annual Meeting for International Relations Coordinators (IRC), held from 17–20 September 2025 at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest.
The AEC is delighted to announce the new composition of the European Platform for Artistic Research in Music (EPARM) and the Pop and Jazz Platform (PJP) Working Groups.
Join us at the AEC Annual Congress and General Assembly 2025, hosted by the University Mozarteum in Salzburg on 5–8 November 2025, for three days of exchange, reflection and networking with the international higher music education community.
On 2 and 4 September, the AEC Council held its fall meeting to monitor AEC operations and discuss key developments. The outcomes of some of these discussions will feed a wider process with the membership, including a brainstorming session on events at the Salzburg Congress.
The event will take place at the Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music, and will bring together project partners and international experts to present the outcomes of the IncluMusic project and reflect on its contribution to advancing inclusion in HME. Register by 1 October 2025!
AEC and EPASA have officially formalised their years-long collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and EPASA is inviting all students and alumni from AEC member organisations for a new in-person conference.
Join the upcoming webinar: "How to support teaching staff members to supervise AR projects, in particular, people with a background in musicology and performance?" on 14th October 2025.
On 15–16 September 2025, the HarMA Hub project (co-funded by the European Union) partners gathered in Budapest for another Transnational Project Meeting.
dialoguing@rts has launched a survey on arts education to explore cultural literacy across Europe. It takes only 10 minutes to complete it, every contribution can make a difference.
AEC Events
5-8 November 2025
Mozarteum University, Salzburg
AEC Congress and General Assembly 2025
12-15 February 2026
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
AEC Pop and Jazz Platform 2026
9-11 April 2026
Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo
European Platform for Artistic Research in Music (EPARM) 2026
AEC Vacancy Platform
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