With an average annual return of 12%, engineering and computer science graduates see the biggest return on investment (World Economic Forum, 2016)
Significant responsibilities lie before local and regional authorities when it comes to defining a coherent and integrated approach to STEM education (Committee of the Regions, 2019)
Due to the increasing digitisation of society and the world of work the demand for STEM skills will only intensify (BusinessEurope, 2018)
Greater access to STEM and computer science studies is key for the inclusion of women in the digital economy (G7, 2017)
The educational system needs to fully embrace digital technologies and update teaching methodologies to prepare students for their digital future (ERT, 2017)

Directors-General for Higher Education meeting

Organisation:

Estonian Presidency

Country:

Estonia

Date:

12 October 2017

The Directors-General for Higher Education (DGHE) meeting of the Estonian Presidency will take place on October 12-13 in Tallinn, Estonia. The EU STEM Coalition has been invited to provide a presentation. More information on the programme and role of the EU STEM Coalition will follow soon.

Directors-General for Higher Education meeting

Directors-General for Higher Education meeting

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