New Master in AI for public services launched
A Master in Artificial Intelligence for Public Services (AI4Gov) has been launched as a new higher education programme funded by the European Union, and developed by four leading European universities in the fields of digital, technology, and engineering science.
Next SELFIE Forum to be held on 7-8 October
On 7-8 October 2021, the second ‘SELFIE Forum’ will take place, which will welcome school leaders, teachers, students, trainers, national coordinators, policy makers, researchers, practitioners and future potential users of the SELFIE tool.
Winners of Cyprus Olympiad in Informatics announced
The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has announced the winners of the Pancyprian Informatics Olympiad, who will represent Cyprus in the respective international competitions.
Applications for SIGCSE project grants are open
Each year the Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) grants a list of Special Projects Grants, which project leaders can use to investigate new ideas in the learning and teaching of computing. The selected projects must show a clear benefit to the wider educational community, such as sharing good practice in learning, teaching, or assessment.
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.
Have your say: consultation on Online learning in primary and secondary education
The European Commission has published a public consultation on Online and distance learning in primary and secondary education.
Digital skills gap in UK might increase dramatically, report finds
A new report by the Learning and Work Institute (LWI), an independent think-tank, shows a drastic fall in young people’s interest in taking ICT subjects in schools.
Commission adopts annual programme for Erasmus+ 2021-2027
The European Commission has adopted the first annual work programme of Erasmus+ 2021-2027. The new programme has a budget of €26.2 billion and will fund learning mobility and cross-border cooperation projects for Europeans of all ages and all backgrounds.
Drop-out rates in some IT courses hit 80% in Ireland, research shows
A study by the Irish Higher Education Authority shows that between 60% and 80% of students in some computing and engineering courses are dropping out of studies or graduate in other subjects.
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.
