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Want to know the ins and outs of upskilling and reskilling? Join us in Lounge Lab, the official podcast of the SKILLAB Project!

  1. 3d ago

    Quantum Skills: Sci-fi concept or the next technological disruption?

    Quantum skills may sound like an alien concept but they do exist! What are they exactly? How can they be used in a professional environment? And what does the future hold for the quantum field? In this episode of the Lounge Lab, together with Prof. Nikolaos Konofaos, we try to shed light on the chaos and decipher this fascinating concept. Stick with us to discover some exciting facts!

    Quantum Skills: Sci-fi concept or the next technological disruption?

  2. May 4

    Lifelong learning & educational tools: Can we learn how to learn?

    What is lifelong learning? How can humans learn new technologies via upskilling? Is education stuck in the past or can new concepts define its evolution? In this episode we are joined by Prof. Thrasyvoulos Tsiatsos, Director of the Software and Interactive Technologies Lab (SWITCH ). Together we shed light on the initiatives that support lifelong learning and the place of skills in this growing field.

    Lifelong learning & educational tools: Can we learn how to learn?

  3. Apr 5

    Open Data & Skills: Can altruism shine?

    What are open data? Which guidelines should they follow? Do we need certain skills to operate them? And ultimately, are they indeed an indicator of altruism? Join us in this episode with PostDoc Researcher Apostolos Kritikos and Assistant Professor Evdokimos Konstantinidis to find out whether sharing is indeed caring in the world of data!

    Open Data & Skills: Can altruism shine?

  4. Mar 6

    SKILLAB Youth: Got my degree. Now what?!

    You go into university, you study and you graduate. Congratulations! Now what? Feeling lost in the path you need to take? Do you need a master degree or not? And does your university cover your needs? You are not alone in this! Launching a spinoff podcast, called SKILLAB Youth, we want to give a voice to the younger generation. In this episode, we are joined by Eleanna Papaioannou, a researcher in the project and a student in the School of Informatics of the Aristotle University. Together, we voice the concerns of students, providing useful tips for learning, evolving and surviving.

    SKILLAB Youth: Got my degree. Now what?!

  5. Feb 9

    European Policymaking: How does upskilling influence EU mandates?

    What is European policymaking and what challenges does it entail? Are upskilling and reskilling necessary concepts for effective policies? What will the trajectory of policymaking look like in the future? And in the end, how are these policies translated in practical outcomes for education? In today's episode, with the company of Dionysis Kapetanos from ViLabs, we attempt to shed light on the landscape of European policymaking, drawing some quite interesting results in the process!

    European Policymaking: How does upskilling influence EU mandates?

  6. Jan 19

    Recommender Systems: What could be recommended for their future?

    In the latest episode of the Lounge Lab, we are back to discuss with Dr. Ioannis Arapakis from Telefonica! Together we discuss recommender systems, in the context of the SKILLAB Project. What are recommender systems and why are they useful? Has AI impacted their development? How do they fit in the context of upskilling? And what could be recommended for their future? Find out the answers with us!

    Recommender Systems: What could be recommended for their future?

  7. 12/29/2025

    Open Source Skills: Are they truly open?

    What are open source skills? How are the used for the development of open software solutions? Are they useful for young developers? And how does education support the dissemination of open source as a principle? We open (source) up these subjects, together with Dr. Marco Jahn and Dr. Rosaria Rossini from Eclipse Foundation!

    Open Source Skills: Are they truly open?

  8. 12/13/2025

    Leadership & Project Management: Which ingredients make you stand out?

    What makes a good leader? Which are the essential soft skills to succeed in project management? How can managing European projects be a smooth experience? And after all, is leadership an innate characteristic or something that can be acquired?Together with Dr. Sofia Tsekeridou , Senior Research & Innovation Manager at Netcompany, we provide answers to these and more!

    Leadership & Project Management: Which ingredients make you stand out?
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Want to know the ins and outs of upskilling and reskilling? Join us in Lounge Lab, the official podcast of the SKILLAB Project!

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  • Creator
    SKILLAB PROJECT
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © SKILLAB PROJECT
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    The Lounge Lab