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Elisa Ferreira, à gauche, et Nicolas Schmit

Kohesio platform launched! More than 1.5 million EU-funded projects accessible in new public platform

On 17 March 2022, at the start of the 8th Cohesion Forum, the European Commission launched ‘Kohesio’, an online platform which gathers all the information on over 1.5 million projects in the 27 member states, which have been financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund, and the European Social Fund (ESF) …

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Researcher Days 2022

The next edition of the Researchers’ Days is coming up!The purpose of the Researcher’s Days is to promote direct exchange between researchers and the public by providing scientists with multiple ways to present their research areas in an interactive and fun way. The event will host a whole lot of workshops and shows, offered by …

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The error of the ‘Digital Native’: Why young people need to develop their digital skills

The 2015 paper "The Fallacy of the Digital Native" examines the misconception that young people, often referred to as "digital natives," naturally possess strong digital skills simply because of their early exposure to technology. This concept, popularised by Marc Prensky in 2001, implies that these young people do not need additional training in digital skills, …

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Bill Gates in Luxembourg to visit the European Investment Bank (EIB)

Bill Gates, along with representatives from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Breakthrough Energy, convened at the European Investment Bank (EIB) headquarters in Luxembourg to bolster collaboration on sustainable human development, innovation, health, and clean energy. Werner Hoyer, President of the EIB, emphasized the significance of such partnerships in advancing global health, food security, …

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Call for experts – DSJC workshop during the Luxembourg Internet Days

Dear members and partners, As part of the Luxembourg Internet Days event, the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Luxembourg and Digital Luxembourg invite companies and professionals to meet and exchange with BTS students during a workshop on connectivity. We need your participation! 16 November 2022 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Chamber of Commerce During …

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Digital Challenge 2022

This 26 October has been the kick-off of the Digital Challenge 2022!Today, groups of young high school students are going to spend a special day of immersion in organisations (companies, NGOs). They will work in teams, with classmates or with young people from other high schools to solve a problem in their host structure, related …

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EU Code Week 2022

EU Code Week is back this year and is celebrating its 10th anniversary! This grassroots initiative aims to bring coding and digital literacy to everybody in a fun and engaging way. Anyone is welcome to organise or join an activity. If you want to organise an activity in the scope of EU Code Week, you …

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Digital Learning Hub is launching its new catalogue!

After a successful launch event on May 16 and a first range of successful training this summer, the Digital Learning Hub (DLH) and has launched its new catalogue full of activities for this fall and winter. Check it out here!

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Engineering Trainee Days 2022

The “Engineering Trainee Days” programme aims to promote engineering and scientific careers. This experience allows secondary school students to shadow an engineer or scientist in their daily work, thus gaining a better understanding of the working environment within a STEM company, as well as discovering the professional, linguistic and relational requirements of a STEM professional. The student will …

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Digital Decade Consultation, Better Internet for Kids, European Commission

Have your say on the #DigitalDecade4YOUth!

Have your say on the #DigitalDecade4YOUth consultation and help us make the next 10 years the Digital Decade of Europe!  In March 2021, the European Commission presented its high-level vision for the digital transformation of European economy and society in the Digital Decade Communication. The Digital Decade is the strategic vision towards achieving a more prosperous and …

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European Innovation Scoreboard 2021. Source: European Commission.

The European Innovation Scoreboard 2021: no innovation without digital skills

On 26 June 2021, the European Commission released the 2021 European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS). The EIS is an annual publication that takes stock of the state-of-play of innovation in Europe, offering data to support the design and implementation of more innovative policies across sectors and areas. It also serves as a source of information for policy-makers, …

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European Commission - the Digital Compass_Poster

Have your say: Commission launches a targeted consultation on the 2030 Digital Compass

On 9 March 2021, the European Commission published its Communication on the 2030 Digital Compass. Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market and Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age presented a high-level vision for the future of Europe by 2030, charting a path towards the Digital Decade and building on the 2020 European …

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