Past, presence and future of coding
Ideas, inspiration and food for thought
Hello Future Hackathon: Inspiring Girls in Latvia to Innovate
03.04.2025Hello Future Hackathon: Inspiring Girls in Latvia to Innovate As part of the European “Girls in Digital Week” and the…
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EU Code Week Hackathon for Croatia and Slovenia: A Celebration of Innovation
03.04.2025This past weekend, on March 28-29, 2025, a regional EU Code Week hackathon for Croatia and Slovenia was held. The…
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World Radio Day 2025: celebrating radio in the digital age
13.02.2025In the modern era, streaming platforms, podcasts and AI-generated content dominate our media landscape — but radio is one medium…
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New Year, new adventures in coding
02.01.2025As the new year begins, it brings with it a world of opportunities to learn, create, and connect through coding.…
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Unplugged Coding Activities: A Fun Way to Learn Without Screens
12.12.2024When we think about coding, it’s easy to picture a screen filled with lines of text or complex algorithms. However,…
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Empowering the Next Generation of Coders with micro:bit
11.12.2024The digital revolution continues to transform our world, presenting new challenges and opportunities every day. At the forefront of preparing…
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Coding in Curricula Across Europe: A Spotlight on the Divide
21.11.2024The digital age has reshaped our world, making coding a vital skill for the 21st century. While some European countries…
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Unlocking Creativity with Play-Alongs: Why They’re Great for Learning Coding
12.11.2024In a world where digital skills are becoming as essential as traditional literacy, finding engaging ways to teach coding to…
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Coding in Space Exploration: The Intersection of Technology and Astronomy
07.11.2024The Role of Coding in Space Missions Coding lies at the heart of modern space missions. It powers every action…
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From Kraftwerk to AI — how how tech powers music creation
20.09.2024Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a part of our lives, especially in popular culture — fuelling many debates about the…
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Behind the seams — the impact of coding on the fashion industry
13.09.2024The fashion industry has had a serious tech makeover in recent years. Today, it’s not just about fabrics and flair…
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Little Language Models: AI and Probabilistic Thinking in Early Education
12.09.2024Little Language Models is a new, co-creative AI education microworld for children (ages 8-16), developed by MIT PhD Researchers Manuj…
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Igniting young minds: The importance of coding in early education
02.09.2024The digital age has transformed our world, making technological proficiency a fundamental skill. Introducing coding at an early age can…
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The future of coding: What programming might look like in 2050
26.08.2024Looking ahead to 2050, it’s clear that the world of coding will undergo significant transformation. Driven by groundbreaking advancements in…
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Coding across cultures — how the world teaches tech in unique ways
24.08.2024The ways people approach technology and education are as diverse as the cultures that shape them. The intersection of coding…
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World Photography Day: How coding has transformed the artform
19.08.2024As we celebrate World Photography Day, let’s appreciate the history of taking pictures — a tale of relentless technological innovation.…
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How streaming algorithms work — The coding magic behind your favourite music playlists
14.08.2024Have you ever wondered how music streaming apps seem to know the songs you want to listen to — and often…
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Blast Off into Your Future: How Learning to Code Can Help You Become an Astronaut
06.08.2024Have you ever looked up at the night sky and dreamed of exploring the stars? Do you imagine what it…
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Sustainability and Coding: How Tech Can Help the Planet
01.08.2024Without question, our planet is facing significant environmental challenges. From climate change to pollution, the issues are daunting. But there’s…
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Learning Coding: A Glossary of Basic Terms
31.07.2024Learning to code can be like learning a new language. The terminology may seem daunting at first, but understanding these…
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Coding as a Sport: The Olympic Spirit in Programming
25.07.2024As the world turns its gaze towards the excitement and grandeur of the Paris Olympic Games, it’s a fitting moment…
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Getting Children from Lower Socio-Economic Backgrounds into Coding
24.07.2024Coding is more than just a valuable skill; it’s a gateway to countless opportunities and a brighter future. However, children…
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The Evolution of Coding Education: From Basic Skills to Future Innovations
12.07.2024Coding has come a long way since the early days of computer science. What began as a specialised skill for…
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How Coding and Creativity Go Hand in Hand
08.07.2024When people think of coding, they often imagine lines of complex code and logical problem-solving. However, coding is much more…
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Enjoy a Summer of Code with EU Code Week
28.06.2024Summer is here, and what better way to enjoy the sunny days than by diving into some fun and educational…
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Coding Games for Kids: 5 Fun Ways to Spark an Interest in Programming
13.06.2024In today’s digital world, coding is an essential skill for the future. Getting kids interested in programming early can pave…
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Top Programming Languages for Kids of Any Language
23.05.2024In today’s digital age, coding is an essential skill for children to learn. It not only fosters creativity but also…
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Safeguarding Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
26.04.2024In the fast-paced landscape of technological advancement, one phenomenon stands out as particularly transformative: artificial intelligence (AI). As we celebrate…
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International Girls in ICT Day: Empowerment Through Digital Skills for Life
25.04.2024On 25 April we celebrate International Girls in ICT Day 2024, an occasion for us to reaffirm our commitment to…
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World Water Day: Harnessing Technology to Preserve Our Most Precious Resource
22.03.2024World Water Day is celebrated on 22 March and the significance of this annual event resonates now more than ever.…
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How Coding Can Bring Joy and Fulfilment on International Happiness Day
20.03.2024International Happiness Day and EU Code Week share the goal of cultivating happiness, creativity, collaboration, and growth, and EU Code…
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Celebrating Women in Tech: Trailblazers, Innovators, and Visionaries
08.03.2024As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, EU Code Week is honoured to shine a spotlight on the…
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Coding languages connecting people on International Mother Language Day
21.02.2024As we commemorate International Mother Language Day, a day dedicated to celebrating linguistic diversity and preserving mother languages, it’s fitting…
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EU Code Week: Nurturing friendships and skills beyond borders
14.02.2024As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s an opportune moment to shift our focus from traditional expressions of affection to celebrate a…
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Celebrating World Radio Day with EU Code Week Podcasts
13.02.2024EU On 13 February, we celebrate World Radio Day and, to mark the occasion, we are excited to highlight the…
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Coding for a Sustainable Future
26.01.2024MoAs the world observes the International Day of Clean Energy on January 26, we acknowledge the critical importance of clean,…
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Celebrating International Day of Education with EU Code Week
24.01.2024On the occasion of the International Day of Education, observed on 24 January each year, we reflect on the fundamental…
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Coding away the January blues with EU Code Week
15.01.2024As the holiday season fades away, the classroom atmosphere may be filled with a sense of post-celebration gloominess. The cold…
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Our New Year’s resolution? Keep coding!
11.01.2024As we bid farewell to the incredible year that was 2023, which saw 70,000 registered EU Code Week events, the…
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Coding Up Some Seasonal Cheer: A Festive Adventure in Tech Wonderland
18.12.2023The festive season is upon us, and what better way to usher in the yuletide joy than by infusing a…
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Empowering young minds: EU Code Week celebrates World Children’s Day
20.11.2023World Children’s Day, celebrated on 20 November each year, is a remarkable occasion that serves to promote international togetherness, raise…
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EU Code Week celebrates World Science Day for Peace and Development
10.11.2023Did you know that 10 November is World Science Day for Peace and Development? This important day highlights the vital…
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5 Ways to Engage with EU Code Week
07.11.2023EU Code Week is an incredible initiative that encourages people of all ages to get involved in coding and digital…
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EU Code Week committed to empowering youth to combat cyberbullying
02.11.2023On November 2, the world commemorates International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, Including Cyberbullying as declared by UNESCO.…
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Spooktacular Halloween Coding Fun for Teachers and Students
30.10.2023It’s Halloween – time to join the fun and get into the spirit of this spooky season. What better way…
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Connecting the Past with Code Week’s Future on World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
27.10.2023World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH), observed on 27 October, is an annual event dedicated to preserving and celebrating the…
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Bridging the Digital Divide on World Development Information Day
16.10.2023On 24 October, the world observes World Development Information Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of international cooperation…
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Ally the Code Week Robot’s Mission: Getting Kids Coding!
14.10.2023Hello there, young coders and curious minds! I’m Ally, your friendly Code Week robot, and I’m on a mission to…
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EU Code Week – a wealth of educational podcasts
30.09.2023September 30 is International Podcast Day, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into the fascinating world of…
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Bridging the digital divide: AI, e-governance, and universal access to information.
28.09.2023Access to information is at the core of building inclusive and informed societies. This is where International Day for Universal…
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Breaking barriers and bridging cultures
26.09.2023Every year on September 30th, the world celebrates International Translation Day, paying tribute to the invaluable work of language professionals.…
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EU Code Week: Empowering Digital Literacy on International Literacy Day & Beyond
21.09.2023On September 8, the world celebrated International Literacy Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of literacy as a…
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Coding as a Canvas for Storytelling
06.09.2023In the field of technology and creativity, a captivating fusion has emerged – the marriage of storytelling and coding. While…
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Coding and animation: a symphony of creativity and innovation
24.08.2023In the digital age, where imagination knows no bounds, the convergence of coding and animation has birthed a realm of…
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Unleashing nature’s secrets: Exploring coding adventures for kids
08.08.2023With so much of our lives lived online, it’s crucial to find innovative ways to combine children’s love for nature…
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Coding games – engaging, empowering, and educational
01.08.2023Traditional methods of teaching coding concepts can often feel uninspiring for young learners. Thankfully, the integration of games in coding…
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Coding with a twist: combining art and technology for kids
27.07.2023Coding is an essential skill for children to learn – it empowers them to think critically, solve problems, and explore their…
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5 platforms to get kids coding at home
20.07.2023Coding skills are becoming increasingly essential for success in the future job market. As parents and educators, it’s crucial to…
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Let’s PLAY. You have digital rights!
23.06.2023Peter Joziasse, the founder of the Digital Child Rights Foundation, believes in the importance of children’s rights in the digital…
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Embracing diversity through code: Celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity with Code Week
22.05.2023The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Peace and Development is observed annually on 21 May to promote the understanding…
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How Design Principles Can Improve Your Coding Projects + 10 free Design tools
27.04.2023Design principles aren’t just for designers. Incorporating good design practices into your coding projects can improve user experience, create a…
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Our top 10 coding books for kids
24.04.2023In today’s technology-driven world, coding is a crucial skill to learn for all ages, including children. With the rise of…
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AI is revolutionising education, sparking creativity and innovation in the classroom
21.04.2023AI tools can potentially revolutionise the way we approach education, for example by sparking creativity in students. To mark “World…
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Coding Activities and their Impact on Teachers’ and Learners’ Wellbeing
12.04.2023Among school subjects, coding is unique in many ways. At once, it teaches problem-solving, collaborative and critical thinking skills; it…
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Time to save energy….with coding!
24.03.2023Daylight Saving Time (DST), which this year falls on March 26, was originally conceived as a way to make better…
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Saving water with code: how coding can help conserve water on World Water Day and beyond
22.03.2023World Water Day is a reminder of the importance of freshwater and the need to manage this finite resource sustainably.…
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Breaking the code: celebrating women’s contributions to computing
14.03.2023March is Women’s History Month, when we celebrate the scientific, economic, cultural and political contributions of women to events in…
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And the award for best coding movie goes to….
10.03.2023The Oscars are not just about entertainment, they also provide us with thought-provoking and informative films that shed light on…
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Women shaping the future of coding
08.03.2023International Women’s Day, on 8 March, is a day to celebrate the achievements of women and to raise awareness of…
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Hands-on workshops for new Computer Science teachers with “Cobie AI”
28.02.2023By Miha Cirman, creator of Cobie AI As Austria is transitioning to having Computer Science as a compulsory subject, we…
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Generative AI – The new challenge in and for Education
23.02.2023By Marco Neves, computer science teacher and CEO of the Internet Ideas Company What is AI Generative Generative AI refers…
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CoCo – a new collaborative coding platform for young people
16.02.2023The CoCo platform, which was developed by PhD students at MIT Media Lab in the Lifelong Kindergarten Group, is a…
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Unlock the Power of AI in Education: A must-join MOOC for educators
07.02.2023Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way we live and work, and education is no exception. As AI continues to…
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On the International Day of Education find out CodeGuppy – a fun coding resource for teens aligned with Code Week values!
24.01.2023Today is the International Day of Education! On this important day we reflect on our mission to support coders on…
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EUMaster4HPC – call now open!
19.01.2023Students can now apply for the EUMaster4HPC, the first pan-European master’s programme in high-performance computing (HPC). The call for applications…
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ProgeTiger celebrated its 10th anniversary with a yearly student event and animation contest!
05.01.2023Text by Mariell Miilvee, ProgeTiger project manager Photos by Kristi Salum, student events from Gustav Adolf Grammar School In 2012…
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Pytch – a bridge from Scratch to Python programming
30.08.2022By Glenn Strong, Assistant Professor in computer science in the School of Computer Science in Trinity College. Pytch – pronounced…
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Inspirational women: Christiane Floyd
04.05.2022Christiane Floyd, born April 26, 1943, pioneer in computer science and the first female professor of this domain in Germany,…
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Inspirational women: Vera Molnár
20.04.2022Born 1929 in Budapest, Hungary, artist and pioneer Vera Molnár, also known as ‘grand dame of digital art’, has been…
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Inspirational Women: Mina Saidze
14.04.2022Mina Saidze, founder of Inclusive Tech, the first European advocacy and consulting organization for diversity in tech, has one particular…
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Inspirational women: Margaret Hamilton
31.03.2022July 20 in 1969 marked an important day in the history of humankind: Apollo 11, the first manned mission to…
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Inspirational women: Hedy Lamarr
29.03.2022Connected to Wi-Fi? You might have to thank Hedy Lamarr for that: the Hollywood actress was a co-inventor of the…
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Inspirational women: Ada Lovelace
22.03.2022A visionary mind who saw the potential of computers long before they existed in real life. In addition, the first…
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Inspirational women: Anastasia Volkova
17.03.2022The Ukrainian tech innovator who aims to revolutionize agriculture using satellite data and autonomous drone technology. With a belief that…
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Inspirational women: Angela Ruiz Robles
15.03.2022A teacher who introduced her classroom to a mechanical version of the modern e-book. The year was 1949 when the…
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Recognising the role of women in coding
08.03.2022To address gender disparity in the IT and tech industry, Code Week wants to acknowledge, recognise and promote the women…
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2006 – Women Netart Award and Nomensland
03.01.2022By CYM Simone van Groenestijn. A brief look back at what the internet once was like. A place of imagination, of really new…
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The first edition of Arab Code Week
10.12.2021Inspired by the EU Code Week, the Arab Organisation for Education, Culture and Science (ALECSO), in cooperation with the Tunisian…
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Enjoy Code Week on-the-go: EU Code Week launches its first podcast series
02.11.2021Today, we are officially sharing with our community the first podcasts series about coding, computational thinking and robotics and how to bring these innovative technologies to the classroom. With Eugenia Casariego and Arjana Blazics from…
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EU Code Week ends with a new record in activities
26.10.2021More than 73,650 coding activities had been added to the map, as of 25 October, breaking last year’s record of…
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Strassium: From passionate coders to EU Code Week Hackathon winners
22.10.2021By Strassium team We are a four-member team Strassium from Slovenia. In the past week, we became the champions of Europe in…
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Ambassador Profile: Attila Főző PhD, Hungary
18.10.2021Ambassador Profile: Attila Főző PhD, Hungary Attila Főző has been an EU Code Week Ambassador for 5 years. He is…
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Team Strassium from Slovenia wins the EU Code Week Hackathon 2021
15.10.2021Teams from Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Romania and Slovenia competed in the EU Code Week hackathon final on 14 October…
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Felienne Hermans: “Nowadays things are a lot easier for people that want to get started!”
13.10.2021Felienne is an associate professor at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science at Leiden University where she leads the…
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European Commissioners celebrate EU Code Week
08.10.2021European Commissioners celebrate EU Code Week by highlighting the value of acquiring digital and technological skills for the younger generations.…
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Sharing ideas, knowledge and experiences
03.06.2021Samuel Branco, Computer Teacher in high secondary school, EU Code Week Leading Teacher, Portugal EU Code Week organized an online…
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EU Code Week 2020 in numbers
17.02.2021By Annika Östergren Pofantis, EU Code Week coordinator, European Commission In 2020, EU Code Week organisers registered 72.700 activities – the…
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Bridging the digital skills gap
14.08.2020Programmers and developers are some of the most sought-after professions with demand far exceeding supply in Europe and the rest…
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Coding and STEM with SAP
07.08.2020There are a whole host of opportunities for kids and teenagers to learn coding skills outside the classroom with organisations…
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Learning to code is not just child’s play
18.06.2020“Lifelong learning” is a term that often gets banded about and is usually met with eye-rolling and derision, with many…
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6 impressive ways how coding helps the environment
05.06.2020Clean water, clear air, healthy ecosystems are the foundation of human society. Issues like air pollution, water contamination, endangered wildlife…
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I enter the elevator, take a breath and start my speech…
29.08.2019By Stefania Altieri (EU Code Week Leading teacher) I enter the elevator, take a breath and start my speech… Words…
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TEACH FOR THE GREATER GOOD
26.08.2019By the British Council When two primary school students, from a small town in Serbia (Lazarevac), Nina and Tijana, first…
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EU Commissioner Gabriel and European Committee of Regions (CoR) President Lambertz encourage the CoR members to involve all schools in EU Code Week 2019
26.03.2019On 25 March 2019, European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel, responsible for the Digital Economy and Society, and Karl-Heinz Lambertz, President of…
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The Internet foundation challenges all teachers in Sweden to be a part of Code Week
03.10.2018By Måns Jonasson, responsible for the Swedish Internet Foundation’s programming lessons The Internet Foundation in Sweden is a…
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How to start a coding club for young people – Free online CoderDojo course
14.05.2018By Pete O’Shea, CoderDojo Foundation and Irish Code Week ambassador CoderDojo has just launched a free online coding course which…
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Ministry of Spain celebrates Code Week with workshop on programming and computational thinking in education
27.10.2017By Jesús Moreno León, Spanish Code Week ambassador The Ministry of Education in Spain did not want to stay out…
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Coding Clubs in Finland expanding to Mikkeli
24.10.2015by Jarkko Moilanen @kyyberi Mikkeli Codeweek 2-day event was organized 10.-11.10.2015 at Mikkeli University of Applied sciences by numerous organizers.…
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STATE OF THE NET 2015, A CONFERENCE TO UNVEIL THE CLEAR – DARK WORLD OF ALGORITHMS
22.10.2015State of the Net is a free conference which aims to explore the potential of a decentralized global Internet to…
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Inspirational People in Computer Science – Interview with Miles Berry
06.10.2015We asked many questions about coding to Miles Berry, principal lecturer and the subject leader for Computing Education at the…
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EU Commission Vice President Andrus Ansip’s letter of support to EU Code Week Ambassadors
26.09.2015Vice President of the European Commission, Andrus Ansip shared a letter of support for the EU Code week…
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Coding prevails in Norwegian elections by Øystein Imsen, EU Codeweek Ambassador for Norway
05.09.2015The Norwegian code movement had its political breakthrough in the recent local election campaign. In the close race…
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GOOGLE offers funding for EU Code Week event organisers: Apply now!
18.08.2015To mark Europe Code week, Google is offering a limited number of grants up to 4000 USD to support individuals…
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What happened when we announced Europe Code Week 2015?
03.08.2015There was a girl walking close to the outdoor stage where Alessandro Bogliolo was about to announce CodeWeek.…
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Ministry of Education of Catalonia has promoted the project “Mobilitzem la informàtica” (Mobilize computing)
09.07.2015From september 2013 and during last two academic years (2013/14 and 2014/15) the Ministry of Education of Catalonia…
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Save the date: EU Code Week 10-18 October 2015 – Bringing ideas to life with #codeEU
23.06.2015Plan your events now! The third edition of EU Code Week will take place 10-18 October 2015. Millions of children,…
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Check out why the Founders of Spotify, TheNextWeb and Tuenti think you should start coding!
10.10.2014We asked Daniel Ek, Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten and Zaryn Dentzel – founders of Spotify, TheNextWeb.com and Tuenti respectively and…
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Neelie Kroes, European Commission, talks about why coding is exciting
27.09.2014For Europe Code Week, Neelie Kroes, European Commission, talks about why coding is exciting and fun! (in Dutch, subtitled in…
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Design, Learn, Play: a games’ co-design workshop in Cyprus
03.09.2014The Code RED project and EuroCy Innovations recently organized a successfully a workshop on digital (educational) games’ co-design. The objective of the games’…
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Coding goes green in rural France
02.09.2014Simplon.co is a french startup factory empowering entrepreneur-programmers. Underprivileged smart people are regularly trained on web development and helped to build web…
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What is Code Week anyway?
14.08.2014What is Code Week anyway? Oana, one of our great EU Code Week Ambassadors from Romania, wrote a great blog…
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Coding is the language of things
25.07.2014Presentation by Alessandro Bogliolo, EU Code Week Ambassador from Italy, to promote and introduce the Europe Code Week.…
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So, why are you coding?
03.07.2014So, why are you coding? We’re loving these answers to a simple question asked by Rails Girls Berlin! For more,…
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Neelie Kroes’ Speech at Future Classroom Lab “Coding: connect and scale up!”
30.06.2014Coding is a tool that entertains, educates, empowers. It encourages new ways of thinking and solving problems: challenging, creative, fun.…
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Help us spread the word: Coding is fun!
24.06.2014Help us spread the word: Coding is fun! Coding is the 21st Century skill. Coding enhances creativity, teaches young people…
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