Next Doctoral Networks 2024 call opening soon: 6 steps to prepare your application

Get started with this funding scheme and learn how to prepare a successful proposal for this call opening on 29 May. MSCA Doctoral Networks implement doctoral programmes through consortia of organisations from different sectors across Europe and beyond. Selected networks expose the researchers to the academic and non-academic sectors, and offer them training in research, as …

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Industrial policy: Council gives final approval to the net-zero industry act

The Council has adopted a regulation on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem, better known as the ‘net-zero industry act’. This is the last step in the decision-making process. The regulation aims to boost the industrial deployment of net-zero technologies that are needed to achieve the EU’s climate goals, …

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Green transition: Council gives its final approval to the ecodesign regulation

The Council has adopted the ecodesign regulation, which sets requirements for sustainable products. The regulation replaces the existing ecodesign directive and enlarges its scope, beyond energy products, to all kind of goods placed in the EU market. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure. Green requirements for sustainable products The regulation affects all …

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How can validating informal learning help access higher education?

The Eurydice report explores opportunities for the validation of non-formal and informal learning in 37 higher education systems across Europe. The report uses qualitative data from the academic year 2023-2024. The validation of non-formal and informal learning involves the recognition and validation of the knowledge and skills acquired outside of formal learning contexts. A report …

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Get funding for your digital education innovative idea

To help you turn your idea into reality, the European Digital Education Hub has prepared a list of available European funding opportunities. Make it happen with the European Digital Education Hub Turning ideas into real life solutions is one of the key missions of the European Digital Education Hub. To achieve this, the Hub hosts …

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EU must reinforce cybersecurity skills

A Eurobarometer survey indicates that not only is the cyber skills shortage increasing but there needs to be more cyber specialists as well as an increase in cybersecurity aware staff in every company across the EU. This tallies with a recent foresight report published by ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity  which noted that the cyber skills gap appears …

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Entry into force of Digital Identity Regulation

The rules on establishing a European Digital Identity entered into force on Monday 20th May 2024. The rules will pave the way for all EU citizens and residents to benefit from a personal European Digital Identity Wallet in 2026. The European Digital Identity Wallet will consist of a mobile app issued in each Member State. …

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European University Cyprus: University’s ARDES Project Teaches Students How Art Combines with Sustainability

In April, the European University Cyprus hosted talented students from various high schools in Cyprus who participated in the ARDES Project workshops. This project, an Erasmus+ initiative, enables participants to explore the concepts of sustainability and environmental protection through the creative perspective of art and design. The students participated enthusiastically in the interactive workshops and …

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University of Nicosia: UNIC’s IFF Coordinates New EUBOF Report on Blockchain-Enabled Virtual Worlds

A dive into the potential, challenges, and future of the Open Metaverse, underpinned by blockchain technology and decentralised principles. The EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF) has announced the release of its latest report, titled “Blockchain-Enabled Virtual Worlds.” This report, coordinated by the Institute For the Future (IFF) at the University of Nicosia, explores the Open Metaverse, examining …

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University of Nicosia: UNIC and University of Macedonia (UOM) Receive SUI Foundation Grant for Blockchain Research

The SUI Academic Research Awards (SARAs) Programme Supports Study on Smart Contract Programming Languages The University of Nicosia (UNIC) and the University of Macedonia (UOM) are pleased to announce their recent award of a research grant from the SUI Foundation through its Sui Academic Research Awards (SARAs) programme. The funded project, titled “COMET: Comparative Metrics and …

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