Innovator in the Spotlight

Towards a more inclusive society to raise awareness of basic skills gaps

In the Netherlands, 2.5 million people struggle daily with reading, writing, math, and digital skills, also called basic skills. These deficiencies make it difficult for them to fully participate in society, such as reading and understanding a letter or buying a train ticket, leading to various personal and societal problems.

Eindhoven, a shining example for Europe

The Eindhoven University of Technology should promote itself much more clearly as the example of the innovative university. According to Dr. Daria Tataj, Eindhoven has everything to grow into a global centre for high-tech knowledge and research.“With the right network strategy and focus on high tech and digital technologies, the Brainport region can prevent Europe for an economic and strategic decline.” Read more…

Source: Innovation Origins
Photo: Bart van Overbeeke