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.
Building European collaboration in Cybersecurity
During a webinar, international education professionals and the EC stressed that virtual mobility should enhance but not replace physical mobility.
Another step towards inclusive and excellent VET
The Council Recommendation on VET together with the Osnabrück Declaration will lead the way to recovery and support the green and digital transitions.
A budget compromise tarnished by vetoes
The European Parliament and the German Presidency agree on a slightly higher budget. Poland and Hungary veto it over concerns about the rule of law mechanism.
Swiss research excellence for trustworthy AI
“The strongest driver for change is a motivated person”, says the Managing Director of the newly inaugurated ETH AI Centre, Dr. Alexander Ilic.
Exclusive Open Access Publishing for Horizon
The EC’s ‘Open Research Europe’ Open Access publishing platform will facilitate the sharing of research results, but scientists see some flaws in the system.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees foster mobility
A new study assesses the impact of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programme and its contribution to scientific collaboration and mobility in Europe.