Shaping the Future of Informatics in Europe. Together.
Informatics Europe is the association connecting Europe’s Informatics research and education institutions.
Through collaboration, strategic initiatives and policy engagement, we unite the community, amplify its voice and turn shared priorities into collective action that advances scientific and societal progress across Europe.
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A Strong, Connected European Informatics Community
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Our community spans university departments, faculties, research laboratories and industry partners, bringing together diverse perspectives, expertise and institutional strengths in Informatics education, research and its societal impact. Visit the full list of members here.
As a non-profit membership association, our work is mainly performed by scientist volunteers who collaborate in working groups and ad-hoc task forces. Outcomes are endorsed by our community through its Board of Directors.
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Turn Shared Priorities into Collective Impact
Informatics Europe connects people, institutions and ideas through initiatives that strengthen us individually and as a community. We jointly address shared challenges, seize emerging opportunities and pursue long-term goals that require pooled resources and concerted action, shaping the future of Informatics across Europe.
💬 Forum for Exchange, Strategy & Policy
Fostering high-level dialogue, thought-provoking reflection and networking across the Informatics community. We mobilise expertise to address strategic, cross-cutting challenges and develop shared positions, bridging education, research and policy.
ECSS - European Informatics Summit • Working Groups • Policy
📊 Data & Insights
Providing reliable data, expert perspectives and evidence-based recommendations to inform institutional strategies and policy decisions.
IE HE Data Portal • Publications • Best Practices
🎓 Pathways for Development
Supporting institutional improvement, academic leadership, professional development and recognition of excellence in Informatics.
Training Schools • Department Assessment • Awards
🌐 Digital Presence & Visibility
Raising the profile of member institutions and their researchers, showcasing achievements and opportunities, amplifying initiatives across the European Informatics community.
IE Perspectives • Job Platform • Webinars
These initiatives empower our community to advance high standards and responsible practices, advocate for Informatics in policy and societal debates, and nurture the next generation of talent.
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Stronger Institutions. Greater Collective Impact.
Joining Informatics Europe strengthens the collective voice of our discipline and expands the resources available to advance shared priorities. Membership also positions your institution among those shaping the future of Informatics in Europe, amplifying your impact and bringing recognition and opportunities that grow with your level of engagement.
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Two Decades of Progress. More to Come!
For over 20 years, Informatics Europe has advanced the discipline and strengthened its voice across Europe. Our achievements and contributions range from reports, recommendations and policy statements to European projects, strategic workshops, webinars or summer schools, contributing to progress in three key areas:
🏅 Strengthening the Standing of Informatics
🎓 Promoting Responsible Informatics Education & Research
👥 Engaging with Society on the Nature & Impact of Informatics
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Latest News
Ada Scotland Festival Wins IE’s 2026 Minerva Informatics Equality Award
Bringing together schools, colleges, universities and employers to advance gender equality in Informatics, the Ada Scotland Festival has won the 2026 Minerva Informatics Equality Award.
University of Trento Graduate Wins Informatics Europe Best Dissertation Award 2026
Informatics Europe is delighted to announce Giuseppe Spallitta, PhD graduate from the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Trento, Italy, as the winner of the Informatics Europe 2026 Best Dissertation Award (BDA).
New Strategic Agenda for Europe’s Software Future Presented in Brussels
The SRIA was launched on 23 September and formally presented to Thibaut Kleiner, Director for Future Networks at the European Commission’s DG CONNECT.
SCHIER 2026: Strengthening the Community of Informatics Education Researchers
Growing the next generation of Informatics Education researchers starts with creating opportunities to learn, exchange and connect.
Informatics Europe Reports
Reports, publications and presentations from working groups and initiatives promoted by Informatics Europe are available here for download.
Informatics Education in Europe: Institutions, Degrees, Students, Positions, Salaries — Key Data 2009-2014
This is the third edition of a report series on Informatics higher education in Europe. Encouraged by the community's enthusiastic reception of the first two editions, we have continued, updated, improved and enlarged the report's scope. As in the first editions we present a wealth of fundamental data, starting from a list of institutions awarding degrees in the field and continuing with student enrollments, degrees awarded, gender information, academic titles, as well as precise and much-needed data about academic salaries across European countries. This third edition has added a number of countries to those already covered. Thanks to the active participation of new collaborators the report now covers Greece, Latvia and Spain in addition to the countries in the previous edition (Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK, Turkey, and France for salaries). As in the second edition we also present data about Universities of Applied Sciences for countries where such institutions exist distinct from traditional Universities.
We continue to provide the community with the precise and objective information that is indispensable for understanding the field and making informed, effective policy decisions. You can download the report by clicking on the link below:
Informatics Education in Europe: Institutions, Degrees, Students, Positions, Salaries — Key Data 2008-2013
This is the second edition of a report series on Informatics higher education in Europe. Encouraged by the community's enthusiastic reception of the first edition, we have continued, updated, improved and enlarged the report's scope. As in the first edition we present a wealth of fundamental data, starting from a list of institutions awarding degrees in the field and continuing with student enrollments, degrees awarded, gender information, academic titles, as well as precise and much-needed data about academic salaries across European countries. The second edition has added a number of countries including now Austria, Ireland and Turkey in addition to the original countries (Denmark, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, and France for salaries). Data from University of Applied Sciences, for the countries where such institutions exist distinct from traditional Universities, is also now included and a new section with detailed description of the different education systems creates a even richer picture of the status of Informatics higher education in Europe.
We continue to provide the community with the precise and objective information that is indispensable for understanding the field and making informed, effective policy decisions. You can download the report by clicking on the link below:
More Women in Informatics Research and Education
This booklet is a first concrete outcome of the Informatics Europe Working Group focusing on gender balance in Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies.
Endorsed by the European Commission, this handy guide is a compact resource for deans and heads of departments with clear and simple best practices to increase the participation of women in their institutions, both as students and as employees. Many tips were gathered directly from colleagues in leading academic positions who have successfully implemented actions that attract more women and ensure their continued participation in their organisation.
Informatics Education in Europe: Institutions, Degrees, Students, Positions, Salaries — Key Data 2008-2012
This report is the first comprehensive attempt to document the state of higher education in informatics (computer science) in Europe. Based on information from representative countries, it presents a wealth of fundamental data, starting from a list of institutions awarding degrees in the field and continuing with student enrollments, degrees awarded with gender information, academic titles, as well as precise and much-needed data about academic salaries across European countries. You can download the report by clicking on the link below:
The Role and Relevance of Experimentation in Informatics
This paper is based on the contributions to the Workshop on the Role and Relevance of Experimentation in Informatics, collocated with the 8th European Computer Science Summit (ECSS 2012) of Informatics Europe, November 19th 2012, Barcelona.
What does it mean to do experiments in informatics? Does it make sense to 'import' traditional principles of experimentation from classical disciplines into the field of computing and information processing? How should experiments be documented? These and other questions and recommendations are carefully discussed in the report. To download it click on the link below:
Informatics Doctorates in Europe - Some Facts and Figures
This report describes the findings and conclusions of an investigation, carried out for the ECSS 2012 in Barcelona, where the quality of Informatics doctorates in Europe was discussed.
Joint Informatics Europe and ACM Europe Report on Informatics Education in Europe
A joint working group by Informatics Europe and ACM Europe produced in April 2013 a landmark report on Informatics Education in Europe: "Europe cannot afford to miss the boat". As Michael Gove, the UK Education Secretary, declared on 11 January 2012: Imagine the dramatic change which could be possible in just a few years... Instead of children bored out of their minds being taught how to use Word and Excel by bored teachers, we could have 11-year-olds able to write simple 2D computer animations… By 16, they could have an understanding of formal logic previously covered only in university courses and be writing their own apps for smartphones.
This report identifies problems and suggest operational recommendations for policy and decision makers to make this dream a reality.
You can download the report by clicking on the link below.
Future of the European Scientific Societies in Informatics
At the ECSS 2010 in Prague a panel with representatives from ACM Europe, CEPIS, EAI, ERCIM, EAPLS, EATCS and Informatics Europe was convened to discuss the current situation and future prospects of the European scientific societies in Informatics. The panel decided to move from vision to action and extend the discussion on the actual form, mission and realization of a "strong but low overhead" platform for cooperative activity among the ICST societies. On March 17, 2011 the panel reconvened in extended form to discuss the options for an actual format for the cooperative activity among ICST societies and for possible concrete steps towards the creation of a platform for collaboration. A task group was formed to study and develop a blueprint for an "open" platform organization for closer contact and cooperation among these societies in Europe. Here you can dowload the reports with all the details of this important strategic activity lead by Informatics Europe:
Research Evaluation for Computer Science
Report published in the Communications of the ACM detailing the evaluation of research in computer science. There are two versions of the report available:
- Article in the Communications of the ACM published in April 2009 (registration required).
- A longer version of the report
Student Enrollment and Image of the Informatics Discipline
Report describing the results of the working group on "Student Enrollment and Image of the Discipline" created to collect insights on these issues and to come up with a document that advises the Informatics community on the state of the problem and on possible measures that could be taken to resolve it.
European Computer Science Takes its Fate in its Own Hands
Report on the first ECSS and the background behind Informatics Europe published in the Communications of the ACM. There are two versions of the report available:
- Article in the Communications of the ACM published in March 2006 (registration required)
- A longer version of the report
Presentations
- What type of Computer Scientist do we need for the future
- Attracting (more) students to the Informatics discipline
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