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On 19th May 2017, the National Day for Sustainability in Higher Education took place at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The event is interesting for anyone interested in sustainability and the application of ICT to work more sustainably in higher education and research. This year's theme was 'Connecting Changmakers', focusing on questions such as how ICT can promote sustainability in education, how we can make ICT itself more 'green', and what 'green skills' are needed and desired in education.
Leonique Korlaar (Dialogic), together with Nederland ICT, presented on the challenges in the ICT job market, the role of digitalisation, and its impact on work. They discussed the various types of skills required in the ICT market, including expert and leadership skills alongside standard basic and job skills. It was emphasised that technology should be used as a means and not seen as the ultimate goal. Finally, they highlighted the importance of fast, accessible, and adaptable education, as well as the right to learn for every worker.