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On 23 April 2025, on the occasion of the International Day of Girls in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Diversity, in collaboration with the Service for Media, Connectivity and Digital Policy (SMC)and the societal impact society WIDE ANDCO, organised the ‘Girls in ICT Day’ conference at the …
The European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan, launched on 9 April 2025, put into action President von der Leyen’s vision outlined at February’s Paris AI Summit. This strategy transforms Europe’s existing tech industry and talent into a formidable global AI competitor through five strategic pillars: infrastructure, data access, sector-specific adoption, talent development, and regulatory simplification. …
The European Commission has announced the launch of four cutting-edge sectoral digital skills academies under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025–2027, targeting critical talent shortages across key digital domains. The initiative aims to bolster the EU’s technological sovereignty and innovation capacity by delivering specialised education and training in quantum technologies, artificial intelligence …
The European Commission has launched the Virtual Worlds Toolbox, an online resource created to help citizens better understand and navigate virtual environments. The toolbox offers clear explanations of how virtual worlds function, while also outlining the rights of citizens within the EU. It covers key areas such as working, learning, and gaming in virtual spaces, …
EU Commission unveils EUR 1.3 billion investment in digital skills, AI and cybersecurityThe European Commission has just adopted its Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025–2027, providing funding support of EUR 1.3 billion for digital skills, AI and cybersecurity. This historic funding effort is designed to accelerate the deployment of critical digital technologies across …
According to a study entitled ‘The Economic Opportunity of AI in Luxembourg’, artificial intelligence (AI) could replace 6% of jobs in Luxembourg, slightly below the EU average of 7%. However,AI could also strengthen 72% of existing jobs, notably in the finance, accounting, law and IT sectors, while 22% of jobs would not be affected. Faced …
On 27 February 2025, Google formalised a strategic partnership with the University of Luxembourg through the opening of a Centre of Excellence and the creation of a Chair in Sovereign Artificial Intelligence within the SnT (Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust). This new Centre of Excellence aims to strengthen research and training in two …
As the European Union accelerates its digital transformation agenda, a new Joint Research Centre (JRC) analysis has underscored significant challenges ahead in meeting the ambitious goal of ensuring 80% of adults possess at least basic digital skills by 2030. A startling skills shortfall The recent study, which builds on Eurostat’s 2023 Digital Skills Indicator data, …
On the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, the Luxembourg Government reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality in STEM and digital. Access to digital skills is recognised as a key lever to enable women and girls to participate fully in the professions of the future and in the digital transition. As part …
On 16 January 2025, ADEM and the Digital Learning Hub organised their first Jobday dedicated to IT professions, bringing together more than 1,000 participants and 32 companies from various sectors in search of IT talent. This day allowed jobseekers, students from 42 Luxembourg and other candidates interested in the sector to meet recruiters directly. Minister …
As part of the Luxembourg Internet Days from 19 to 20 November 2024, the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition, with Innovative Initiatives’ support, invites BTS students to join a workshop. The aim is to encourage young people to address the conference’s key topics (IT, OT, IoT, IIoT) with a focus on skills and professions in …
Getting back on track with all there is to know about the latest state-of-play with digital skills, jobs, and technology has never been easier. The 2024 ‘State of the Digital Decade’ report came out in mid-July this year, with new, hot takes on what are the top skills to boost the continent’s digital transition even …
