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| Shaping the future |
| maart 2025 |
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| Which (new) technologies are emerging? And what impact will those new technologies have on education and research? SURF shares an overview of relevant developments in this quarterly futuring update. |
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| The future of education: A borderless learning infrastructure - by Christien Bok, innovation manager at SURF |
If there’s one trend that keeps resurfacing in discussions about the future of education, it’s flexibility. Learning pathways that are shaped by micro-credentials, cross-institutional programs, and digital campuses that transcend national borders. Next to the traditional model—one degree, one institution, one country— a more dynamic, international education landscape is emerging. Unfortunately, our infrastructures to support this movement aren’t keeping up. Where the aviation and finance industries cracked the interoperability code long ago—allowing seamless transactions and travel across systems., students still struggle with fragmented systems, incompatible platforms, and administrative hurdles that hinder flexibility in their learning path.
I foresee that in the coming years, we will hear much more about common cross border education infrastructures. We will shift from institutional and national digital transformation projects to the development of interconnected ecosystems. Universities will need to align on common frameworks, and policymakers must recognize that without interoperability, scalable international student mobility remains an illusion. If Europe wants to lead in education, it must embrace a future where digital borders no longer exist. Organizing this on its own terms, will enhance the digital sovereignty of the sector. |
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| White paper Quantum Communication |
| Quantum technology is developing at lightning speed, and its impact will be felt in the way we protect, send and process data. By gaining insight into this technology now, educational and research institutions can better prepare for the future. |
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| AI factory update |
| Together with the Dutch government, SURF is exploring whether and how an AI facility can be set up in the Netherlands. This facility makes AI available on a large scale for education and research in the Netherlands. However, hosting the AI facility also brings certain risks. |
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| Discover the future of campus: 14 innovative examples that inspire |
| How do you create an innovative campus that is ready for the future? You can read about this in our new publication ‘Future Campus – research into 14 Dutch campus innovations’. The publication offers valuable insights for educational institutions that want to realize feasible campus innovation. |
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| Research shows Dutch science needs more computing power |
| Dutch researchers' need for computational capacity is growing faster than the available capacity in our country. NWO and SURF have mapped the computing needs of researchers across the full breadth of science. Conclusion: Snellius is lagging behind and further investments are necessary! |
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| Futuring practice: "Educational disruptions by pre-university (vwo) students" |
| How will education change in the future? Four pre-university students (vwo) explored this in a report, outlining eight disruptive scenarios. They examine the impact of technology and society, aiming to inspire schools, teachers, and students to prepare for a rapidly changing learning environment. |
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