Students following courses at MCAST’s Institute of Engineering and Transport (IET) participated in the Euroscola event organised by the European Parliament.

The Euroscola programme in Strasbourg brings together students from all 27 EU Member States, applicant countries and former Member States to debate, negotiate, amend, vote and finally adopt resolutions on real European issues. The students got the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the workings of the European institutions, to discuss the aspect of democracy, fundamental rights, European values, and to express their personal opinions on the decisions taken at the European Union level.

Participant MCAST students in this event are currently following, aviation courses at the College’s Aviation, Transportation and Logistics Department.

President of the European Parliament Dr Roberta Metsola invited the MCAST students and accompanying lecturers including Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Engineering and Transport Ms Vanessa Titley to her office to discuss how the European Union can continue empowering students and helps them voice their opinions.

This experience will help enhance participant students ability to engage with complex issues and develop critical thinking skills essential for their future careers in aviation and related fields.