Cultivating the next generation of green and digital innovators
The role of higher education
This analytical report, the third in a series of four, was prepared by the OECD Higher
Education Policy Team as part of the Education and Innovation Practice Community (EIPC)
initiative, an action of the European Union’s New European Innovation Agenda, flagship
4 on “Fostering, attracting and retaining deep tech talent”. The EIPC initiative seeks
to bring together policymakers and practitioners to advance understanding of the competencies
that can trigger and shape innovation for the digital and green transitions.
This report provides analysis and case studies examining how traditional higher education
programmes, like bachelor’s degrees, can effectively cultivate competencies crucial
for green and digital innovation. It highlights four key action areas: tracking and
assessing competencies; developing curricula; boosting student engagement; and enhancing
partnerships with the private sector.
Published on March 18, 2024
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