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On 19th May 2017, the National Day for Sustainability in Higher Education took place at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The event is interesting for anyone who is interested in sustainability and the application of ICT to work more sustainably in higher education and research. This year's theme was 'Connecting Changemakers', focusing on questions such as how ICT can promote sustainability in education, how we can make ICT more 'green', and which 'green skills' are needed and desired in education.
Leonique Korlaar (Dialogic), together with Nederland ICT, delivered a presentation on the challenges in the ICT job market, the role of digitalisation, and its implications for work. They discussed the various types of skills needed in the ICT market, such as expert and leadership skills alongside standard basic and work-related skills. It was emphasised that technology should be used as a means to an end rather than an end in itself. Finally, they highlighted the importance of fast, accessible, and adaptable education, as well as a right to learning for every worker.