"In “Bucharest Communication”, 2012, as part of the consolidation process of the European Higher Education Area, the commitment to promote student-centred learning, characterized by innovative teaching methods involving the students as active participants in their own learning was reiterated.Following these guidelines, the TOX-OER project (Learning Toxicology through Open Educational Resources) was conceived to support learning in the field of Toxicology through the application of Open Educational Resources (OERs). Toxicology is a transversal science that addresses important aspects of human health and the environment. Although this discipline is taught in different Degrees and Postgraduate programs, its formation is very uneven among the different European countries. In addition, there is a serious deficit in terms of Continuous Education, both for those wishing to start in this science, and for professionals related to it.Therefore, the main objective of the project was to improve digital integration in learning and teaching by applying the use of OERs, through the development of a massive open online course (MOOC) in Toxicology. It was also an essential objective for its achievement the creation of a scientific and pedagogical consortium in the field of Toxicology among experts from different countries, which was able to promote the educational offer and its quality between universities, through the transfer of each one's scientific expertise.The consortium, led by the University of Salamanca, has been carried out by professionals of very different fields (experts in Toxicology, Chemistry, New Technologies, Pedagogy...) belonging to 7 countries, which include the Universities of Salamanca (Spain), Porto (Portugal), Bologna (Italy), Charles (Czech Republic), Applied Sciences of Southeast Finland (Finland), Transylvania of Brasov (Romania) and a Research Institute (Space Research and Technology Institute, Bulgaria).To carry out the customization and implementation of the MOOC, five stages were defined: 1) Definition of the curriculum; 2) Creation of an open platform for the MOOC; 3) Development of the OERs; 4) Certification and recognizable credits; 5) Harmonization of the OERs. This MOOC has been translated into the languages of the partner countries (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian, Czech, Bulgarian and Finnish) and English. This makes this material available to Europeans and also to people in Latin America and Africa.For the development of the project it was necessary to carry out several activities: 1) Face-to-face and virtual meetings, to reach agreements, propose strategies and resolve doubts. 2) Intensive learning courses, to allow direct contact between interested students and experts in Toxicology. 3) Conferences or events in different scenarios (face-to-face, blended and online), to test the results that were generated and get feedback to help improve the products. This activity was carried out through: ""multiplier events"", integrated courses in undergraduate and postgraduate programs and even in MiriadaX Platform; 4) Dissemination to publicize the utility of the MOOC.The MOOC is aimed at a plurality of groups with different learning needs. The following individuals will benefit from this project: a) consortium staff; b) academics, undergraduate and graduate students; c) professionals related to Toxicology; d) general population, which may acquire basic knowledge about common poisonings. It should be noted that the MOOC could be used in the Lifelong Learning scenario, being useful in distance learning in diverse social, economic and cultural contexts and reaching disadvantaged audiences.The results of this project have materialized in the development of the first MOOC in Toxicology in Europe (http://moodle.toxoer.com/). It has also generated a book (in English and Spanish) entitled: ""Challenges in Open Educational Resources: the case of TOX-OER MOOC "", which gathers the experience of the development of this project through a technical, pedagogical and personal vision, so that it can be used in other educational areas. It has also structured an educational program in Toxicology to be used by other professionals. As additional results, a ""Diploma of Specialization in Toxicology"", with a recognition of 33 ECTS by the USAL that will contribute sustainability to the project has been created. As proof of the interest generated, the MOOC has reached an impact of thousands of users that are growing exponentially.In short, this project has created a Strategic Partnership between Higher Education Institutions to respond to a scientific demand through innovative educational tools."

COSMOS4HE proposal is the successor of COSMOS2020plus and previous projects of Space NCP network. The consortium consists of NCP organisations from 16 countries balancing geographical coverage as well as diversity in level of expertise. The overall aim of COSMOS4HE is to support the professionalisation of the services rendered by the National Contact Points in Cluster 4 thematic area of Space in Horizon Europe and provide additional services targeting Space clients and applicants at EU level and beyond. The activities are structured according to the proposal’s specific objectives: 1) to increase the quality and support harmonisation of Space NCPs services, 2) to lower the entry barriers for newcomer applicants, to attract new types of players and applicants from widening countries, as well as to raise the quality of submitted proposals, 3) to increase the visibility of the thematic area of Space to new types of players by organizing matchmaking activities and ensuring bilateral communication about the crosscutting issues throughout Horizon Europe for the benefit of the European R&I community. The consortium will closely cooperate with the two other Cluster 4 NCP networks in thematic areas Digital and Industry developing synergies. Collaboration will be also sought with other NCP networks, EEN and space stakeholders aiming at maximising outreach and impact. Special focus will be put on broadening participation.

National Contact Points (NCPs) for Space provide support on Space funding under EU Framework programmes. In 2007 under FP7 the EU started funding an NCP Space network which was named COSMOS. This enabled the NCPs to benefit from each other’s experience and thus raise the level of the overall quality of their services. Additional services were established like a joint website and news service providing information about Space and EU Framework Programme related topics. Furthermore they organised international information days in support of the European Commission with emphasis on bringing potential project partners together. Last but not least they implemented a country independent helpdesk for EU framework Space research related questions. While the project partners are core of the network the full group comprises the other Space NCPs from EU member states and Associated Countries as well as Space contact points in international partner countries, mainly from Space faring nations. Within COSMOS2020 the network activities are continued under Horizon 2020. Capacity building, information services, project partner search support and more activities will once again reinforce the cooperation of the NCPs and raise the overall quality level of services. This is even more important since their role as only official support entity was decided for Horizon 2020.

COSMOS4HEplus proposal is the successor of COSMOS4HE and previous projects of Space NCP network. The consortium consists of NCP organisations from 15 countries balancing geographical coverage as well as diversity in level of expertise. The overall aim of COSMOS4HEplus is to support the professionalisation of the services rendered by the National Contact Points in Cluster 4 thematic area of Space in Horizon Europe and provide additional services targeting Space clients and applicants at EU level and beyond. The activities are structured according to the propoCOSMOS4HEplus proposal is the successor of COSMOS4HE and previous projects of Space NCP network. The consortium consists of NCP organisations from 15 countries balancing geographical coverage as well as diversity in level of expertise. The overall aim of COSMOS4HEplus is to support the professionalisation of the services rendered by the National Contact Points in Cluster 4 thematic area of Space in Horizon Europe and provide additional services targeting Space clients and applicants at EU level and beyond. The activities are structured according to the proposal’s specific objectives: 1) to increase the quality and support harmonisation of Space NCPs services, 2) to lower the entry barriers for newcomer applicants, to attract new types of players and applicants from widening countries, as well as to raise the quality of submitted proposals, 3) to increase the visibility of the thematic area of Space to new types of players by organizing matchmaking activities and ensuring bilateral communication about the crosscutting issues throughout Horizon Europe for the benefit of the European R&I community. The consortium will closely cooperate with the two other Cluster 4 NCP networks in thematic areas Digital and Industry developing synergies. Collaboration will be also sought with other NCP networks, EEN and space stakeholders aiming at maximising outreach and impact. Special focus will be put on broadening participation.