Register for ethical tech governance discussion on 23 March
Three EU-funded projects on professional ethics – SIENNA, SHERPA and PANELFIT – will discuss their findings and policy options for ethical governance of disruptive technologies at the Panel for Future Sciences and Technologies held on 23 March.
Commission publishes Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights
The European Commission has published the ‘Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights’, and, in this context, the ‘Commission Recommendation on an effective active support to employment following the COVID-19 crisis’.
European Court of Auditors publishes review on EU actions to address low digital skills
An increasing number of European institutions are concerned about the digital skills gap, particularly in workforce. One of these is the European Court of Auditors, who has published a review of EU actions to address low digital skills, as well as the plans for the future.
European partnerships to provide new Master courses in AI
Consortia of universities, SMEs and researchers have come together to deliver new Master courses in Artificial Intelligence. The networks have designed innovative Master programmes focusing on human centric AI, AI for the public sector and explainable AI for healthcare.
New EU investment in green and digital transition
The European Commission has proposed to set up 10 new European Partnerships between the European Union, Member States and/or the industry. The EU will provide €10 billion, to be matched by the other investors.
CompTIA publishes IT Industry Outlook 2021 report
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has published a report on the future of IT industry in 2021. The report gives insight into the trends shaping the industry, its workforce and its business models.
IFIP publishes Code of Ethics
The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) has published their Code of Ethics which will also be brought out as a book later this year. The Code outlines principles that IT professionals should aspire to.
Cedefop summary overview of digital skills during the Covid-19 pandemic
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) has published an article summarising the current needs and trends of digital skills in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Be a Game Changer for diversity: apply for the DiversIT Charter
Let’s celebrate the International Women‘s Day by participating in an initiative that can really change the life of women on STEM positions. Apply for the DiversIT Charter!
IT Professionalism Conference 2021 to be held 20-22 April
You can now register to the IT Professionalism Conference 2021 hosted by IT Professionalism Europe (ITPE), eSkills Malta Foundation and the Irish Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition. The event will take place over three half-day online sessions on 20-22 April.
