Are we blaming girls for not fixing the digital divide(s)? The case for feminist digital youth work (deep-dive)Digital skillsShow less As Europe advances its vision of a “digital decade”—full of talk about AI innovation, green tech, and digital transformation—there is growing evidence that non-formal education settings are relentlessly stepping in to fill critical gaps, particularly through the expanding field of digital youth work. Read more
Unveiling European Capacity-Building: Strategies to Ensure European Competitiveness in Innovation (deep-dive)Digital transformationShow less In an era of accelerating global competition, digital transformation, and technological disruption, Europe stands at a crossroads. Can it turn knowledge into advantage? Discover key strategies driving the EU’s digital and innovation capacity. Written by Dr Emilija Stojmenova Duh - an associate professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, and former Minister for Digital Transformation of Slovenia. Read more
Digitalising the 4th Estate: exploring media’s changing role as an information channel & its impact on public discourse, opinion (deep-dive)Digital transformationShow less This brief takes a historical perspective on the shift from of the Fourth Estate in centralised media to decentralised media. It critically examines notions of “gatekeepers” and “shared spaces” to identify how a crisis of critical thinking has emerged. Read more
Blockchain and the road ahead (deep-dive) BlockchainShow less A deep-dive overview of blockchain technology and its potential to transform financial markets, the banking sector, and government processes. Read more
Towards organisational cyber resilience: strategies for cybersecurity skills training and enhancing awareness of cyber threatsCybersecurityShow less This paper presents strategies for building cybersecurity skills and awareness aligned with business goals. It stresses the need to protect critical assets through tailored training based on risk assessments where training are a critical security component of the overall security architecture. Read more
Beyond Green ICT: building a truly sustainable digital future (deep-dive)SoftwareShow less Sustainable ICT requires long-term thinking, inclusive design, smart regulations and active engagement from all stakeholders — governments, companies, professionals, and users. From coding practices to purchasing habits, each choice we make can contribute to a more sustainable digital world. Read more
Artificial Intelligence: a high-stakes game, but at what cost? (deep-dive)Artificial IntelligenceShow less Dr Rikke Duus dives into the potential of AI to make waves in everything we know - but also the ethical challenges that emerge as we navigate the deep waters. Read more
Digital Skills: a deep-diveDigital skillsShow less Basic digital skills, at their very essence, are a crucial step towards learning many other new things – and aiming higher, for new knowledge. They give confidence to use technology for work, learning and daily life. Let's dive into what this means. Read more
Coding and Programming Skills in the Age of GenerativeAI: a deep-dive SoftwareMobile Application DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentEdge computingShow less Is Generative AI the answer to tackling the digital skills shortage in the labour market? Dr. Rajagopal dives deep into how GenAI is changing our coding and programming skills. Read more
Portugal: a snapshot of digital skillsDigital skillsShow less An overview of state strategies and national initiatives on digital Skills in Portugal: state strategies, national strategies and funding opportunities. Read more
