We produce evidence – based on novel data, quantitative techniques, and hybrid approaches – that can inform policy and practice on how the digital and sustainable transitions will impact jobs, the skills that will be demanded and supplied in the labour market, and the related impact on socio-economic development.

RESKILL was created in 2023 by a group of researchers interested in understanding the link between scientific research, innovation, and the evolution of skills and jobs. In particular, the activities of RESKILL revolve around the evolution of jobs and skills associated with the digital and green transformations of modern economies. The goal of the research group is to produce cutting-edge research with strong implications for policy and practice. 

Four units are involved in RESKILL: these are based at the University of Parma (coordinated by Fabio Landini), the University of Ferrara (coordinated by Ugo Rizzo), the Gran Sasso Science Institute (coordinated by Alberto Marzucchi), the Polytechnic University of Bari (coordinated by Daniele Rotolo). 

The research carried out by RESKILL members is based on a diverse range of expertise and competences, including applied economics, innovation studies, regional science, science policy, data and computer science. It addresses issues like novel and effective ways of capturing the nature of skills demanded and offered on the labour market; the quality of jobs; the role of institutional settings and organisational aspects in shaping job attributes; the way in which skills enhance innovation and economic performance; the role of university research and teaching; implications for inequality.  

RESKILL is engaged with the training of early career researchers and PhD students, currently enrolled in the PhD programmes of Regional Science and Economic Geography (at the Gran Sasso Science Institute) and of Economics and Management of Innovation and Sustainability (joint programme at the University of Parma and the University of Ferrara).

RESKILL members are currently supported by three externally funded research projects. Two of them are funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (TRAces of the Twin Transition on skills and Occupations: nature, quality and effects of digital and green jobs, TRATTO; University for the GREEN and Sustainable transition, UGREENS) and one Horizon Europe (Strategies for just and equitable transitions in Europe, ST4TE).

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