Predictive Study on Skills Anticipation
Support in re-thinking investments in education and training.
The study was carried out by EY.
This study analyzes trends in labor markets to determine which skills will be essential for future workforce needs. It plays a crucial role in shaping curriculum development, ensuring that Higher Education Institutions remain responsive to key macro-trends such as environmental, social, political, and technological changes.
It fosters lifelong learning and the re-skilling of researchers, better equipping them for future challenges.
Study Goals
- Offer new analytical tools for HEIs.
- Evaluate the readiness of Europe’s young researchers.
- Identify critical areas for skill development.
Methodology & Data Collection
Desk Research
Review of EU frameworks: ResearchComp, ERA, and Skills Agenda.
Data Analysis
Using NLP (Natural Language Processing) and statistical methods for forecasting.
Job Market Analysis
Text mining of 20 PhD-preferred roles to identify market demands.
Study Impact in Numbers
Researcher Responses (R1 & R2)
EU Countries Covered
Academic Leaders Interviewed
Industry Representatives
Key Skill Gaps Identified
Strategic thinking, project management, and science communication were found to be the most critical areas needing development.
Top Future Skills (5-10 Years)
AI & Digital Literacy, Research Ethics, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and Emotional Intelligence.
The EY Team
Experts in consulting for the European Commission and institutional transformations.
- Suhida Dermani (Consultant)
- Matteo di Rosa (Project Manager)
- Jacopo Cardilli (Junior Consultant)