(Re)watch ITPE and CEN/TC428 event on IT professional standards in Europe
On 20 May ITPE and CEN/TC428 co-hosted the event ‘Fostering the competent, trusted and recognised IT profession in Europe – how standards can make it happen,’ which focused on the building blocks of IT professionalism, and how they should be implemented in practice.
Commission calls for new expert group on disinformation
The European Commission calls for applications for the selection of members of the Commission expert group on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training. Applications must be sent by 29 June 2021.
Digital Skills and Jobs Platform launched
The European Commission has launched the ‘Digital Skills and Jobs Platform’, which will gather all information, initiatives and opinions from the digital skills and jobs community in Europe.
Teachers must help address the potential of AI in education
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) recently conducted an interview with a leading expert from University College London, Wayne Holmes, on the role of artificial intelligence in vocational education and training and the future of the labour market.
Have your say: public consultation on EU digital principles
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a set of new digital principles to “promote and uphold EU values in the digital space”. This consultation is open until 2 September 2021.
EACEA to host info session on Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation
The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is organising an information session focusing on the ‘Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation’ initiative, which will be held on 8 June. The call for proposals is already open, and the deadline for submissions is 7 September.
New projects for strengthening EU cybersecurity to launch in Autumn 2021
The European Commission has planned €11 million for 22 new projects on cybersecurity. The projects will aim to strengthen the EU’s capacity to deal with cyber-threats and incidents.
New report shows €10bn investment gap in AI and Blockchain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has published the report entitled “Artificial intelligence, blockchain and the future of Europe. How disruptive technologies create opportunities for a green and digital economy” in cooperation with the European Commission.
Skills for Industry conference to be held 29-30 June
The European Commission is organising a high-level conference on ‘Upskilling and Reskilling in the Post-Covid era’, which will take place on 29 – 30 June 2021. The event will focus on the upskilling and reskilling challenges that the EU is facing during and after the Covid-19 crisis.
BCS publishes practical guide to increasing gender diversity and inclusion
The British Computer Society has published a book entitled “A practical guide to increasing gender diversity and inclusion”. This guide aims to address the gender imbalance. It includes expertise, initiatives and true stories to support those wishing to bring greater gender diversity into the workplace.
