How structured interviews are shaping research talent development in Europe
Designing meaningful training and career pathways for early-stage researchers (ESRs) starts with one essential step: understanding their real experiences. Across Europe, research c
Europe’s AI Future in Action: Skills, Talent and the Future of Work at Cluj Innovation Days
As the European Union transitions from AI strategy to implementation, the focus is no longer only on regulation or investment, it is on people. With the Artificial Intelligence Act
Capacity-building activities upcoming within the NextTechTalents project
The NextTechTalents consortium is currently entering an important planning and coordination phase, preparing a series of webinars, networking workshops, and training services that
Digital Innovation Hub Slovenia strengthens links between research and industry in NextTechTalents
As part of the NextTechTalents project, Digital Innovation Hub Slovenia (DIH Slovenia) plays an important role in connecting academic research with industry, innovation ecosystems,
How the Charter for Researchers and ResearchComp can guide modern research careers
This article explains how the European Charter for Researchers[1] and the ResearchComp competence framework can guide the design of modern, sustainable research careers. This is es
Understanding skills gaps and career barriers for early-stage researchers in Latvia
What holds early-stage researchers back when moving beyond academia? Although still ongoing, interviews with Latvian organisations already reveal recurring skills gaps, structural
DEC plan established to support communication and exploitation of NextTechTalents outcomes
The first Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication (DEC) plan has been established to support the visibility, uptake, and long-term use of the project’s results. The plan de
Managing Data Privacy and Intellectual Property in European Research Collaboration
In today’s research and innovation landscape, data is everywhere, from online surveys and interviews to collaborative platforms and open training materials. For projects like Nex
NextTechTalents team was present at the hackathon Hack the Future
The hackathon HackTheFuture: Smart.Safe.Secure was held in Cluj-Napoca on 29-30 September 2025 and provides an example of how a hands-on and collaborative event in higher educati