EU CodeWeek (the European Week of Programming) is a grassroots initiative promoted by the European Commission with the aim of empowering citizens through programming and computational thinking. Every year, throughout October, thousands of activities take place across Europe (and beyond), organised by schools, libraries, universities, tech companies, and volunteers.
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On the 1st-3rd of October 2025, the fifth edition of the MERIThON sprint-style innovation challenge took place at VILNIUS TECH in Vilnius. This event, organised under the umbrella of the Digital Europe MERIT project (which advances advanced digital skills in Europe – AI, Internet of Things, cybersecurity), offered participants a rich opportunity to collaborate, ideate and craft commercially-viable solutions to real-world challenges posed by industry and society.
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The academic year for the international master’s degree in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet Connected Systems, created within the framework of the European project Master of Science in Smart, Secure, Interconnected Systems (MERIT) and delivered at UPC Manresa, has begun with great momentum.
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The MERIT Project is bringing its innovative approach to digital education directly to your screen. Our YouTube channel is your one-stop space to access exclusive video content on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—from expert interviews to event highlights and beyond. By subscribing, you’ll ensure you never miss the latest updates, insights, and learning opportunities shaping Europe’s digital future.
MERIT continues to drive digital empowerment by offering specialized, hands-on training tailored to the needs of today’s ICT professionals.
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The European Research & Innovation Days 2025 start today, 16 September, at The Square in Brussels, continuing until tomorrow, 17 September. Over the next two days, the European Commission’s flagship event will bring together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and citizens to shape Europe’s research and innovation priorities.
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The MERIT Project continues to revolutionise education in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IoT) with its innovative master’s programmes, industry workshops, and expert insights. By subscribing to the MERIT Newsletter, you’ll gain exclusive access to the latest developments, expert knowledge, and opportunities designed to empower your journey in the digital age.
The MERIT project, co-funded by the EU under the Digital Europe Programme, aims to train the next generation of digital specialists in the fields of AI, Cybersecurity, and IoT. It has developed five master’s degree programmes across Spain, Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, which are now fully operational, with students already benefiting from advanced education shaped by the project’s vision, and informed by reported academic and industry needs and trends.
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MERIT partner ASOINDEL hosted the EMEA Lead Partner Manager from National Instruments (NI) for a strategic visit focused on strengthening their commercial and technical partnership.
As Europe continues to transform its industrial base through digitalisation, sustainability, and resilience, universities are rethinking the way engineers are educated. Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is at the forefront of this change with its renewed Industrial Engineering and Management master’s programme (MARM), developed in close collaboration with the MERIT (Master Education for Resilience, Innovation and Technology) project.
