The Link4Skills project, coordinated by Kozminski University under the scientific leadership of Professor Izabela Grabowska, has been included in a selection of podcasts published on the European Commission’s official website. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) features Link4Skills materials among its resources sharing findings from EU-funded research and directs readers to the project’s multimedia library, which offers podcasts, lectures and expert discussions.
The article “Science on the go: 10 EU-funded podcasts from AI to climate change” presents ten podcast initiatives associated with projects funded by the European Union. Link4Skills appears in the section on migration, highlighting its research into how international labour mobility can help address skill shortages.
REA draws attention to the Link4Skills team’s collaboration with the award-winning podcast “Borders & Belonging”, made possible through its partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University. The conversations explore how artificial intelligence, automation and demographic change are shaping the labour market. One episode, dedicated to skill shortages and the future of work, features Professor Aleksandra Przegalińska of Kozminski University.
The podcasts are complemented by “L4S in dialogue”, a series of lectures and discussions. Experts address labour migration, the recognition of qualifications, fair recruitment and the needs of an ageing Europe. The recordings offer different perspectives on changes in the labour market and the challenges of skill flows across borders. The podcasts and lectures are available on the Link4Skills website.
Link4Skills is an international research project running from 2024 to 2026 under the Horizon Europe programme. Spanning Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, it combines research into skill shortages with the development of practical solutions for employers and public institutions. The team examines four ways of responding to these shortages: upskilling and reskilling, wage increases, automation and migration.
A key aspect of the research is its consideration of both destination countries and countries of origin. Researchers also examine whether migrants can put their education and professional experience to use. This approach supports the development of solutions that meet economic needs while promoting fair and responsible mobility.
One of the main tools being developed within the project is the Link4Skills Navigator, which is supported by artificial intelligence. It is designed to help anticipate skill shortages and compare the effects of different measures, such as training programmes, increased labour force participation and migration pathways for workers with specific qualifications. Its applications include healthcare, construction, science, technology and engineering.
The project has previously been featured by the European Commission. In July, we reported on its inclusion in a report on future research priorities in migration, mobility and integration, which discussed the use of artificial intelligence to support labour market decisions. REA’s publication provides another opportunity to share the knowledge generated by the international consortium coordinated by Kozminski University.
We invite you to listen to the Link4Skills podcasts and watch the lectures.
