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Academic Articles

Academic Articles

Under this page will be regularly published articles from academics or experts in the field, providing insights on latest developments with regard to topics linked to harnessing talent and demographic change.

Article topics are carefully selected based on their relevance in the discourse on talent attraction and retention measures and obstacles. As such, publications will investigate how initiatives, policies or stakeholder collaboration can help regions to become more attractive places to live and work, emphasizing on topics such as diversifying a region’s economic footprint and enhancing its innovation potential, enhancing opportunities for professional development or easing access to essential services, healthcare and housing.

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  • April 2025
Successful recent practices in university-industry collaboration at a glance
The article highlights successful university-industry collaborations in Europe, focusing on regional innovation systems and the triple-helix model. It presents case studies from Puglia, Wallonia, and Estonia, showcasing effective strategies and policy implications.
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  • November 2024
Exploring tools for monitoring talent and skills in the EU
The article explores talent monitoring practices in the EU, reviewing strategies and examples to help regional authorities better monitor talent demand and supply and therefore formulate better responses that foster talent attraction and retention.
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  • July 2024
The Role of Housing in Attracting and Retaining Talent in EU regions
The article examines how innovative housing strategies can enhance regional attractiveness to attract and retain talent, and provides insights through case studies from Sweden, Italy and the Netherlands.
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  • November 2023
Exploring Drivers and Policy Approaches of Student Migration in the EU
The article explores the growing trend of international student migration for tertiary education, highlighting the main regions of origin and the economic and strategic importance of attracting and retaining talented students within the European Union.