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Businesses in Sweden are in urgent need of skilled recruits. TechSverige, for example, estimates that 18,000 tech specialists annually are required between 2024 and 2028 to fill the skills gap. Continuous skills development at home and recruitment from other countries are essential if business needs are to be met. However, importing overseas talents doesn't mean cherry-picking one individual at a time. Recruits may well be accompanied by a highly qualified wife, husband, or partner whose needs must be considered if the assignment is to be successful, while solo newcomers need to build a network and social life outside of work. Businesses that fail to acknowledge these needs risk costly failures and lengthy delays. We invite businesses in North West Skåne to discuss the issues around talent retention at a workshop on 15 November, "Hur kan företag behålla internationell kompetens?" The workshop is hosted by Helsingborg International Connections, Helsingborgs stad, and Ingka Group. We'll be joined by businesses such as Koenigsegg Automotive AB, Höganäs AB, Capgemini, Contentor - AI Localization, Tillväxt Helsingborg, and Forenom, while the important educational and academic institutions required to support our international community will also attend: #InternationalSchoolofHelsingborg, Internationella Engelska Skolan, Dibber International School, and Campus Helsingborg, Lunds universitet. CEOs, HR Partners, and Onboarding Specialists are warmly welcomed to register here: https://lnkd.in/dRKHMTGT The workshop will be held in Swedish, with some contributions in English. Free entry. We offer breakfast and lunch! This event is for businesses only. TechSverige article & report: https://lnkd.in/dgnNg_sQ Wilma Johansson Fanny Lindblad Linda Cordoba Tomas Bolander Familjen Helsingborg Hbg │ Näringsliv #talentretention #kompetensförsörjning #helsingborg #skåne #sverige

Today, we are thrilled to share some insights straight from the heart of the Living Labs in Portugal! 🇵🇹 Dive into their realm of engagement, and mission, and learn some insights from the labor market landscape. Curious about where to access this wealth of knowledge? Look no further than the brochure attached below ⬇️ Stay tuned for more updates from the experts as they shed light on the remarkable progress of the Living Lab initiative! #SYNCLUSIVE #LivingLabs #Portugal #Innovation #Insights #LaborMarket ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Rede do Empresário IEFP - Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional PACT - Parque do Alentejo de Ciência e Tecnologia TERMCERTO Lagoa do Algarve

A bit late to the party, but I feel the absolute need to give a massive shoutout to the incredible BUILA team and colleagues for making #BUILA2024 a resounding success, and quite possibly, the best BUILA Conference ever! Reflecting on the many insightful discussions and informative sessions, here are my three key takeaways: 1. Employability and career progression are increasingly, intricately linked to student course, country, and institutional choice. This shift highlights the importance of attracting global talent to bridge skills shortages gaps and boost local prosperity. UK higher education institutions, such as my own #UniversityofCumbria, have a pivotal role to play in this transformation by continuing to engage pro-actively in the community and working in partnership with local businesses and employers. 2. With the recent changes in government and the (renewed) endorsement of the Graduate Route, we have a clear window of opportunity to reshape the narrative through a refresh of the Study-UK brand and a refocus on the UK as a high-quality and welcoming global study destination. 3. Embracing new technologies and understanding the importance of AI, diversity, and the needs, motivations, and aspirations of Gen Alpha (as well as Gen Z) is imperative. By creatively harnessing the power of tools like Generative AI, we can improve and refine our processes to create meaningful and engaging student experiences without replacing human jobs. Special thanks to the informative and engaging speakers at the 'Market Diversity' session that I chaired, who took us on a trip through Europe, hopping from Turkey across to Morocco and Egypt in North Africa and back through the '-Stans' in Central Asia; you were amazing! - Nilgün Felchner, British Council - Dr.Nabil Hajii Honorary Lecturer, Imperial College London - Nour-eddine Aboudihaj, Chairman of the Moroccan British Competencies Network.  Tosin Adebisi, LSE A big hand to the whole BUILA team: Catriona McCarthy, Andrew Bird, Jasmine Bual, Karen Blackney, Sarah Caine, Edward Chan, Philippa Collins Robson, Nancy Donna Cooke, Stuart Easter, Francis G., Brian Greenwood, Kim Hadley, George Hunt, Samuel Jackson-Royle, Shonagh Maak, Jennifer Plant, Ula Tang-Plowman (MCIM)

⚡️Engaging with the future leaders of IUT, discussing the exciting realm of digital transformation. Inspiring conversations that fuel innovation and shape the future ✨ Thanks to banglalink, IUT Career & Business Society & IUT Alumni Association for making it happen.

What are the challenges and measures for the operationalisation of the European Framework for Research Careers?🌍🔬 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) and #INESCTEC, in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), hosted a European workshop focused on cultural and institutional changes needed for research careers. During said workshop, and for the first time, the EC announced calls for research careers across Europe under Horizon Europe’s WIDERA programme. 🌐The EC announced a new €20M pilot call, "Talent Ecosystems for Attractive Early Careers," that aims to support organisational changes and create a diverse talent ecosystem with cross-sectoral R&D career opportunities. Check all of the details 👇 https://lnkd.in/dpeKUzNm #ResearchCareers #HorizonEurope #Innovation | João Claro

Approximately 19% of students in the Netherlands opt for technology-related studies. This statistic highlights one reason behind the persistent shortage of tech professionals and underscores the importance of maintaining the Netherlands as an attractive destination for international tech talent. As Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi, the CEO of TNO has pointed out, a significant number of new hires at TNO are not Dutch nationals, emphasizing the need for a diverse workforce. We need to remember and appreciate the vital role of international tech talent in driving innovation within companies that are addressing transition challenges. #techtalent #expats

A great achievement for ENoLL!   On May 30th 2024, more than 100 experts and stakeholders from all around Europe have gathered in Brussels to explore the pivotal role of Living Labs in two of the most important initiatives for European Research and Innovation: Missions and Partnerships.    💡The ENoLL event "Living Labs in EU Missions and Partnerships" underlined the importance of Living Labs as innovative real-life ecosystems that drive forward the #EU goals through active collaboration and citizen involvement, being social innovation at their core focus.   During the event, discussions focused on how much the European innovation landscape has been growing during the last years through the contribution of #LivingLabs, underlining their strategic use in fostering cross-sectorial collaboration for more sustainable practices.   We are truly fascinated by the valuable insights gathered throughout the event, which concluded with a strong call for enhanced collaboration and regional focus to ensure practical community involvement. As ENoLL Chairperson Evdokimos Konstantinidis said, "Our mission is to change the world for citizens, and Living Labs are at the heart of this transformation." 👥 ⚙   Many thanks to all our speakers and to i2CAT and Generalitat de Catalunya for co-organizing this incredible event with us!   Let's continue sharing our experiences in new exciting events like this, promoting and consolidating the Living Lab approach worldwide! 🌍 🔜 Discover more: https://bit.ly/3VwkKSQ   #LivingLabs #CommunityInvolvement #Citizens #Innovation #EU #EuropeanPartnerships #EUMissions #LivingLabApproach #Collaboration #CrossSectorial #Stakeholders #Sustainability #SustainablePractices

Deadline extended! Apply before April 15! Future Close-up Tour by THINC Fellowship: Explore China Tech in Transition🚀 Join us on this 6-day journey to explore the thriving tech industry in China! Future Close-Up Tour will provide you with a first-hand experience of the Chinese tech industry, which is currently one of the fastest-growing in the world! 🌏 THINC will take you to: 🔥Beijing, Shenyang, and Xiong'an, key tech hubs of the Northern China; 🔥Company and leading incubator and science park visits; 🔥Forum with the closed-door networking sessions with the senior management of tech companies, business leaders, entrepreneurs, representatives of international organizations in China; 🔥 Visits to the famous scenic spots in Beijing, learning about Chinese history and culture, daily digital services experience; You will also get: 🎤 Publicity and interviews in main media channels in China and abroad 📚 Co-authoring a white paper on the digital economy All participants of the tour will get scholarships (type depends on the candidate profile): 💡 Type 1: Full scholarship (covering international round-trip flights and local expenses, including hotel, food, and local transportation between Beijing, Shenyang, and Xiong'an) 💡Type 2: Half scholarship (one-way international flight, hotel, food, and local transportation between Beijing, Shenyang, and Xiong'an) 💡Type 3: Local scholarship (including hotel, food, and local transportation between Beijing, Shenyang, and Xiong'an) - provided to everyone selected for the tour Selection criteria: 🔹 Candidates with various backgrounds, including journalists, public opinion leaders, writers, entrepreneurs, researchers, etc. 🔹 Having a strong professional and personal interest in technology, digital economy, innovations 🔹Open to all nationalities 📆 Tour period: June 16-22, 2024 ✔ Submit your applications by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/gmRePjWW 🔴 DEADLINE: April 15, Monday (23:59 China time, GMT+8) #technology #digitaleconomy #asia #china #digitalization #experience #trip #tech #opportunity #fellowship #experiencechina #beijing #thinc #thincfellowship #tour #chinatrip #closeup #future #futurecloseup #transition #futurecloseup2024

🌍 What Does Frugal Innovation Mean? 🌍 Frugal innovation is all about meeting needs in the simplest and most resource-efficient way possible. It’s about achieving more with less—focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. According to Wikipedia, frugal innovation promotes smart, streamlined solutions that use minimal resources while maximizing value. 🚀 The Citeuropass Programme exemplifies this approach, empowering European students from universities like Grenoble (UGA, France), Banska Bystrica (UMB, Slovakia), Sofia (NBU, Bulgaria), Iasi (Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Romania), and Bratislava (EU, Slovakia). Through collaboration with the Nemeton biolab and Kenwright Consulting, these students are creating impactful, eco-conscious solutions. Their mission? To rethink existing solutions and reduce their carbon footprint in a frugal way. Innovation is measured by how much the new solution improves environmental impact—less footprint, more sustainability! 🌱 🔧 5 projects have already been launched, with 3 focused on air and 2 on water. These initiatives are a huge step forward for both the environment and society. 📅 Want to learn more? Visit the Citeuropass exhibition, open until September 30th at the MACI (Saint Martin d'Hères campus, Grenoble, France), and explore these groundbreaking projects! For more info: 👉 www.citeuropass.eu #FrugalInnovation #Sustainability #Europe #EcoInnovation #Europeanstudents #ClimateAction #Citeuropass #CarbonFootprint #UGA #FdSUGA

Unlocking the potential of global minds at our UNITalent kickoff. 🔑 What a start! Last Thursday, we got to meet our new UNITalent cohort, and we’re already buzzing with energy. 🎉 We believe that international talents are the secret sauce to Finland and Helsinki's recipe. They bring fresh perspectives, diverse skills, and boundless enthusiasm that enrich our community and drive forward our city. Indeed, international talent is essential for Finland’s future 🌟 We dive deep into guiding international students through the Finnish landscape and paving their path to future careers. With a keen focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, we're lighting the way for these bright minds. Working hand-in-hand with the University of Helsinki, we aim to highlight the invaluable role of international students and researchers in crafting a dynamic future for Helsinki. Through UNITalent, we're not just connecting talents with opportunities; we're building bridges between cultures, ideas, and dreams. The kick-off was just the beginning. In the next few months, we’re expecting workshops, learning, networking, and a whole lot of action-packed innovation. Together, we're making Helsinki not just a place to study, but a home for global talent to thrive. To our international talents, you're exactly where you need to be. Let's make magic happen! 🚀 #UNITalent #UniversityofHelsinki #HelsinkiThinkCompany #YouMakeWe