SwissCore office temporarily closed
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the SwissCore team is currently working remotely and uses online tools to stay connected.
EP offers ideas for greener EU mobility programmes
A draft report by the European Parliament shows directions on how the Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe programmes could become greener.
Promote your cybersecurity education offers
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) launched a platform to bundle information relevant to cybersecurity education in Europe, including in Switzerland.
Free Open Access publishing for H2020 beneficiaries
The EC supports the transition to Open Science in its R&I framework programmes with a new platform for their beneficiaries to publish articles in Open Access.
Distant learning takes centre stage
COVID-19 provides unexpected impetus for the digital transformation of education. Preparations for the EU’s Digital Education Action Plan are in full speed.
Erasmus+ deadlines postponed & ‘force majeure’
In response to COVID-19, the EC commits to maximum flexibility in the implementation of programmes for mobile learners and transnational projects.
EIT legislation advances in Council and Parliament
The EU Member States and European Parliament advance legislation on the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, strengthening openness and governance.
What should a renewed European R&I Area look like?
Universities call for decisive action to strengthen Europe’s R&I landscape and to live up to the 3% of GDP goal for national R&I investment.
Too many Science and Engineering graduates in 2030?
The Joint Research Center published a report that analyses the expected mismatch between supply & demand of higher education graduates in the EU in 2030.
EU puts innovation at heart of industrial strategy
EU prioritises skills, investment in technology and innovation in its industrial strategy focused on a strong and fair green and digital transition.