Opinions26 August 2025Bridging the Digital Skill Gaps in Europe: wake up call for a future-oriented approach to competence management As the world rushes towards an increasingly digital future, the disparity between the skills required by modern industries and those possessed by the workforce is widening. Philipp Ramin, CEO of the i40 Future Skills Company in Germany, looks at strategies to address this gap - now, and in a future that is increasingly digital.
Opinions26 August 2025Cybersecurity training courses for the manufacturing and transport industries: the building blocks of the CYRUS project Katharina Lange, Project Manager at EIT Digital, talks about the path to better cybersecurity with personalised, customised, work-based training courses for enhanced cybersecurity skills. Discover how the CYRUS projects is reshaping the manufacturing and transport industries.
Deep-dives19 August 2025Beyond Green ICT: building a truly sustainable digital future (deep-dive) 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.
Deep-dives19 August 2025Coding and Programming Skills in the Age of GenerativeAI: a deep-dive 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.
Deep-dives02 July 2025Changing skills landscape in the face the twin digital and green transition: fostering resilience and new skillsets in a rapidly evolving world - a deep-dive The digital revolution and the green transition are reshaping the world of work faster than before. Dr Ioannis Sarris dives into how our skills are changing, and what are the implications of this.
Opinions25 March 2025Empowering children through technology: the vital role of Coding Pirates In an era where our children's lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, it is imperative that we equip them with the necessary skills to navigate this landscape effectively. As the world becomes more reliant on technology, our failure to adequately prepare our children for the digital age would be a disservice to their future prospects. It is within this context that initiatives like Coding Pirates emerge as invaluable assets in bridging the gap between children and technology.
Opinions07 February 2025Digital Story: dare to dream, dare to lead Avanti Sharma defines herself as "just an ordinary schoolgirl", but behind her unassuming demeanour lies a passionate advocate for the next generation of digital innovators, with a knack for coding and a vision for reshaping the future of tech literacy. In this interview, she shares her journey, insights, and advice for young people eager to step into the world of tech.
Opinions27 July 2024Digital skills and displacement: digital skills and access to digital work as a central part of European refugee policies Global population displacement is a key issue in our modern world with conflict and climate change forcing many people to leave their home regions or countries. Refugee populations are set to rise with the number of people in Europe who have been...
Opinions26 July 2024“Just getting started”: Slovenia celebrates the end of a national project that reached hundreds of thousands from all over Europe We spoke to Ana Pejic from DIH Slovenia, who gave us the run down of the most successful initiatives stemming out of the Slovenian project. See her vision of a Europe with the right skills for quality jobs.
Opinions24 July 2024Digital Story: when getting into tech is not a straight path Meet Savvina Papadaki, Senior Digital Policy Manager for Samsung, who found her way into tech a bit later in life. Explore the different ways to work in digital with her.