Commission adopts main work programme for Horizon Europe 2021-2022
The European Commission has adopted the main work programme of Horizon Europe for the period 2021-2022, which outlines the areas that will receive the allocated €14.7 billion in funding.
Commission proposes new Joint Cyber Unit
The European Commission has proposed to build a new Joint Cyber Unit to help tackle the rising number of serious cyber incidents impacting public services, as well as businesses and citizens across the EU.
Have your say on the Digital Compass policy programme
The European Commission is looking for feedback and input from stakeholders to help shape the Digital Compass policy programme, presented in its 2030 Digital Decade plan.
Innovation performance improving in EU Member States and regions
The European Commission has released the ’European Innovation Scoreboard 2021’, which shows that Europe’s innovation performance continues to improve across the EU.
Report on National Strategies on AI
A new report from the European Commission, titled “National Strategies on Artificial Intelligence: A European Perspective”, was presented during a joint webinar with the OECD that took place on 25 June. It assesses the national strategies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) of all EU countries, as well as Norway and Switzerland. It highlights progress in AI developments and proposes additional measures that an EU Members State can take.
EU countries will fall short of meeting 2030 digital targets, analysis shows
According to Euractiv, an analysis of 12 recovery plans submitted by the EU Member States indicates that they will fall short of the digital targets set for the Digital Decade towards 2030.
ITPE & ICS release a policy paper on IT professionalism
ITPE and the Irish Computer Society (ICS) have co-authored a policy paper entitled ‘IT Professionalism – Build the best workforce to deliver Europe’s transition’. It explains the key terminology around IT professionalism, outlines the importance of developing professional practices and professional standards by the IT workforce and calls different stakeholders to engage in these activities.
The STEAMers TECH Academy to be held in Cyprus
This summer, the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has partnered with the Cyprus Youth Board and will organise the “The STEAMers TECH Academy”. The youth of Cyprus will have the opportunity to acquire a variety of knowledge and gain unique, unprecedented experiences, to develop new skills and at the same time to enrich and strengthen their CV.
(Re)Watch the online info session on DiversIT Charter
The recordings and presentation from the DiversIT Charter info session for CEPIS members are now available to view and download on the event page on the CEPIS website. The session took place on 28 June. During it, attendees learned about specifics about the implementation and benefits of the Charter to their society and their members – from details about criteria and application process to potential financial benefits.
Digital Invasions for the Promotion of Cultural Heritage
From 21 to 25 June 2021, the second and final Learning, Teaching, Training Activity (LTTA) of the Erasmus+ Project DIGINV was organised in a hybrid format in Bevagna, Umbria, Italy.
