We are pleased to announce the EURYO Conference 2026, to be held in the Azores (Portugal), under the theme“The Right to Stay, The Right to Prosper: Rural Young People in Contemporary European Societies”,The conference will bring together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by young people in rural areas across Europe. We invite contributions from academics, professionals and organisations working on rural youth, development and public policy. 👉 All Conference information, registration and abstract submission,…

EURYO is pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar dedicated to the presentation of its latest Policy Brief on rural youth employment opportunities in Europe. The policy brief explores how ongoing economic and social transformations—such as digitalisation, demographic change, and the transition towards greener economies—are reshaping labour market opportunities for young people living in rural areas. It highlights both the persistent challenges faced by rural youth, including limited access to employment, education, and training, as well as emerging opportunities…

New EURYO Policy Brief on Rural Youth Employment Opportunities EURYO is pleased to announce the publication of a new policy brief exploring employment opportunities and labour market dynamics affecting young people in rural areas across Europe. The document brings together research insights and policy reflections on the challenges and opportunities that rural youth face in accessing meaningful employment and building sustainable futures within their communities. The policy brief examines how structural changes in rural economies—such as digitalisation, demographic transformations, and…

The European Rural Youth Observatory (EURYO), in collaboration with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, invites PhD students, researchers, and practitioners to join the Rural Youth Alternative Futures Summer School, taking place 7–11 September 2026 in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island (Azores, Portugal). This immersive five-day programme offers a unique opportunity to explore new narratives, skills, and place-based approaches for supporting rural youth across Europe. Through interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and field experiences, participants will connect research, policy, and practice in…

EURYO Webinar presenting our first Policy Brief “The right to stay, the right to move: Young people’s views on the futureof im/mobility in rural areas” 🖍️ Review recording of the Webinar: https://youtube.com/live/UJl0Aaaitpc 📅 5th December 2025 – ⏰ 11:00 CET A new policy brief from EURYO’s Working Group 1 is set to spark debate on the future of rural youth mobility across Europe. Titled “The Right to Stay, The Right to Move: Young People’s Views on the Future of (Im)Mobility…

On October 22nd, we conducted a workshop at the Sofitel Brussels Europe about rural youth policy innovation as the European Rural Youth Observatory (EURYO) convened an international workshop to present and refine the FYI-R toolbox—an evidence-based foresight instrument designed to support policy development for rural youth aged 15–29 across Europe and beyond. Funded by the European Commission through COST Action CIG 18213, the FYI-R initiative draws on locally collected data to inform strategic decisions in four core areas: mobilities, education,…

EURYO First Policy Brief published The first volume of our Policy Brief series is now published! The right to stay, the right to move: Young people’s views on the future of im/mobility in rural areas is the title of our first volume of the Policy brief series: Exploring rural young people’s futures Prepared by our Scientific Working Group 1: Social Networks and Social Inclusion, this document examines young people’s views on the future of mobility and immobility in rural areas…

EURYO, the European Rural Youth Observatory, is proud to announce the official opening of its new international headquarters at TERINOV – Science and Technology Park, located on Terceira Island in the Azores. As an international research association that connects early-career researchers and promotes transdisciplinary collaboration across Europe and beyond, EURYO’s decision to anchor its operations in TERINOV marks a strategic step forward. This move underscores its commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and scientific exchange in unique and geographically diverse contexts.…

The first Summer School European Rural Youth Observatory and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore has successfully come to an end! Last Friday marked the conclusion of the very first EURYO Summer School, held in the beautiful campus of Università Cattolica in Cremona. A heartfelt thank you to all participants, EURYO members, and Università Cattolica for making this inspiring experience possible. Now, let’s look ahead with energy and determination to the next training opportunities that await us!

SUMMER SCHOOL 2025 Empowering Rural Communities. From Theory to Practice in Community Development Jointly organized by the European Rural Youth Observatory (EURYO) and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, this immersive summer school provides a rigorous and practice-oriented approach to rural community development. Designed for Students interested at all levels and qualifications, PhD students, early-career researchers, youth workers, and professionals, the program is structured around a core methodological framework that equips participants with the theories, methods, and practical tools needed to engage effectively in community-based work. The central fil rouge of the course is learning…