POLICY INPUT - Digital skills – improving their provision - EUA’s feedback to the European

The contribution of higher education institutions Skills for the digital transformation are part and parcel of higher education institutions’ research and education mission. [...] Recognise and support the role of higher education institutions in the digital transformation, including for skills development Higher education plays an important role in the digital transformation, notably with regard to education, research and innovation. [...] The current policy focus on micro-credentials offers an opportunity to revive this discussion and to push for proper application, including where needed, the enhancement of protocols and instruments developed for recognition and quality assurance in the framework of the European Higher Education Area. [...] Improve the knowledge and evidence base As on previous occasions, EUA wishes to emphasise the need to improve evidence and information on skills needs and other issues related to the digital transformation as a basis for policy dialogue and national and institutional reform efforts. [...] For example, the finding regarding the high number of short courses provided in Europe, compared to the US and the UK, requires more attention, also with regard to the ongoing policy and practice discussions on micro-credentials.