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Knowledge Innovation Centre
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We are a leading consultancy in education, skills, and employment.
We combine consultancy, research and creativity to shape innovative solutions for public authorities, educational organisations, and international institutions.
🤖 AI meets micro-credentials: The future of learning pathways

At #MCMC2025, Prof. Henri Pirkkalainen shared how AI can personalise micro-credential journeys.

Students find current tools slow; AI chatbots, VR avatars, and career bots could help. But real impact needs co-creation and testing.
July 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
☀️ Big news from #Erasmus+ InclusiVET!

New policy recommendations go beyond classroom inclusion to improve the whole VET experience: real student voice, flexible involvement, visible diversity, better support & recognition.

Read more: inclusivet.eu/policy-recom... #VET #inclusion
July 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Industry partnerships: Making micro-credentials work

At #MCMC2025, Thu Van Le Thi shared MC4Data—a model where industry is involved from day one. Partners like Siemens co-design, train, and evaluate.

The result? Relevant, practical micro-credentials that truly bridge the gap.
July 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
⏰ 24h left! Last call to become an early adopter of the European Higher Ed Interoperability Framework.

Test open-source tools, shape EU policy, and lead digital change. Perfect for universities & alliances.

Apply now: education.ec.europa.eu/news/seeking...

#DigitalEducationHub
July 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
📢 Join the Digital Citizenship Education Workshop & Squad!

🌍 Warsaw, 17–18 Sept
💻 Online, Sept–Dec 2025

Explore civic engagement, media literacy & more!

Apply by 14 July:
Fill in this form for the workshop and squad: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
Join the Hub first: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
July 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🎓 IIEP UNESCO is training global education leaders with micro-credentials!

The IIEP Global Campus blends theory and practice to tackle real-world challenges. Modular, competency-based, and focused on impact, especially in Africa and least developed countries.

#Microcredentials #IIEP
July 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🚀 Meet our Digital Education Ambassadors!

A dynamic group of experts joins the European #DigitalEducationHub to connect people, share insights, and spark collaboration across borders. Together, we’re shaping the future of learning.

#DigitalAmbassadors #EducationInnovation #EDEH
July 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
🧠 Help shape the AI Literacy Framework!

💡 Join our webinar with European Commission reps to share your views.

📅 Fri, 11 July | 🕚 11:00–12:00 CET

👉 Register: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
🔓 Hub members only – join free: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
#AILiteracy #Education
July 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🌍 Why join international education networks? TODAY’s webinar: Capacity building for inclusion.

📅 Mon 7 July | 🕑 14:00–15:30 CEST

Learn from EAN & WEHAN on engaging locally & globally.

Speakers: Graeme Atherton & Mary Tupan-Wenno.

🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gZpAMSHJ
July 7, 2025 at 6:09 AM
🌞 Summer holiday update from KIC! While we’re working as usual, some of our team are taking time off to recharge.

Replies might be a bit slower—thanks for your patience.

Wishing you a wonderful, relaxing summer! ❤️

— The KIC Team
July 6, 2025 at 7:22 AM
🌍 IDEA-net’s new online framework!

📅 Mon 7 July | 🕑 14:00–15:30 CEST

Build capacity for inclusion with ECHO & partners UnivLjubljana, UnivBelgrade, UnivZadar.

🎤 Vicky Pinheiro Keulers
Moderator: Mary Tupan-Wenno

🔗 Register: knowledgeinnovation-eu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Inclusion #Diversity
July 4, 2025 at 6:39 AM
🌍 How Europe is coordinating IDEA capacity building – join us Monday!

📅 7 July | 🕑 14:00–15:30 CEST

Jana and Ninoslav will share how to build country-level IDEA capacity, with examples from the European Higher Education Area and INSPIRE.

🔗 Register: knowledgeinnovation-eu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⏰ TOMORROW: Join our webinar on AI in student assessment!

✅ Automated evaluation: game-changer or game-over?
✅ Ethics, integrity & accountability

🗓️ July 3, 12–13 CET

Speakers: Thomas Frøsig, Elchin Jafarov

👇 Register: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
July 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🎓 New research from our Erasmus+ InclusiPHE project!

Mondragon Unibertsitatea published a model to help institutions engage non-traditional students in higher education. It covers access, participation, and well-being.

📖 Read: lnkd.in/g3UkxyQ6
🌐 More: inclusiphe.eu & engageall.eu
June 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🚀 Who’s leading digital education in Europe?

Discover insights from PISA, PIAAC & TIMSS + real policy lessons from across Europe.

📅 Fri, 27 June | 🕙 10:00–11:00 CET
👥 Join experts from OECD, EdTech & Irish Dept. of Education

👉 Register: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
June 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🚀 Call for early adopters! Help shape interoperable higher education in Europe.

Join the #HEIF pilot and lead digital transformation.

Apply by 15 July 2025: education.ec.europa.eu/news/seeking...

#DigitalEducationHub #HigherEducation
June 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Want to host a hackathon? 💡
Join our webinar on 25 June, 13:00–14:00 CET to learn how to become a DigiEduHack host!
📍 Where: The Hub’s Knowledge Building channel
✅ Why host
✅ Support & success stories
✅ How to start
👉 Register: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
June 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Smoother student mobility & digital collaboration 🌍🎓

The new European HEIF boosts interoperability in higher ed.
✅ 40+ alliances
✅ 8 use cases
✅ Standards & systems

🎯 Easier cross-border learning, less bureaucracy

Explore: education.ec.europa.eu/focus-topics...
June 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🎮 Level up learning with game-based education!

Discover how games build digital, social & cognitive skills.

🗓️ Wed 19 June
🕛 12:00–13:00 CET

🎤 Experts from Finland: Mikko Perälä & Esa Pavloff-Pelkonen

👉 Register: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

#GameBasedLearning #EdTech
June 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🌍 New leadership for the ACQF Network marks a big step for skills and qualifications in Africa!

Congrats to the new Presidency Troika from Kenya, South Africa & Zambia. KIC proudly supports the QCP platform to boost cooperation, mobility & lifelong learning.

#ACQF #SkillsDevelopment #KIC
June 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
💡 Who leads in digital education?

Join the #DigitalEducationHub webinar on 27 June, 10:00–11:00 CET, to explore insights from PISA, PIAAC & TIMSS.

Learn how COVID-19 reshaped education & what’s next.

👉 Register: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

#DigitalEducation #LifelongLearning
June 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🔍 #MCMC2025: Building quality into micro-credentials from day one!

Cora van Haaren & Clelia Paraluppi shared how Dutch HEIs combined national QA standards with institutional know-how. Key: shared platform, clear ECTS, ESG alignment & practical processes.

💭 What works at your institution?
June 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🎉 The European Digital Education Hub turns 3! 🎉

From a pilot project to a thriving EU-wide community — what a journey! 💙

Celebrate with us this June: full of energy, inspiration & connection.

👉 Not a member yet? Join now: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
#DigitalEducationHub #3YearsTogether
June 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
☀ The EngageAll team met in Leuven to advance inclusive student engagement in PHE! Building on InclusiPHE, we’re developing tools like a competence framework, tool kit on service learning & a student ambassador model.

🤝 Thanks to UCLL for hosting!
🔗 engageall.eu
May 30, 2025 at 7:58 AM
🔍 #MCMC2025: Ildiko Mazar (NTT DATA) explored microcredential interoperability—aligning standards (W3C, Open Badges, ELMO), readability, and trust.

Progress: Credential Engine, SURF, 1EdTech, QualityLink. It’s not just tech—it’s about empowering learners.

What’s the key barrier? 👇
May 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM