EU budget approved, programmes on the home straight
After long and intense negotiations, there is real progress at last. The formal adoption of programmes and Own Resources is expected for early 2021.
Swiss-EU Success story: OPRECOMP
IBM’s Zurich lab leads effort to solve a major challenge for the next generation of IoT devices, computers and supercomputers: reducing energy consumption.
STIP Compass upcoming central policy platform
An OECD and European Commission joint project enables monitoring and analysis to further the innovation and technology-related policies of its members.
A first European approach to micro-credentials
A consultation group lays the ground for a concerted approach to micro-credentials by proposing a common definition, standards and a roadmap of actions.
Erasmus+ and ESC: Road to success
More participants, more projects: The successful continuation of the EU’s flagship programmes to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe.
New EU Cybersecurity Research Agency established
EU institutions agree on creation of a Cybersecurity Competence Centre to coordinate Union activities in developing and deploying cybersecurity solutions.
EIT communities combine forces
In a joint initiative, knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) are working together to achieve the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan.
Education and training: Fit for the digital age?
The Education and Training Monitor 2020 shows insight on the EU’s performance in education and training taking into account the impact of COVID-19.
The Council expresses its support for the “New ERA”
The European Commission’s policy outline for a more inclusive, more ambitious New European Research Area finds approval with the Council to be taken forward.
Families’ life during remote schooling
A recent study provides insights on how remote schooling has influenced the lives of families in Europe during the first COVID-19 lockdown.