In an era of rapid technological advancements, the public sector faces a pressing need to adapt, innovate, and harness the power of digital transformation.
To catalyse this process, we have initiated a collaborative space that aims to attract visionary early-career researchers, fostering the exchange of cutting-edge ideas, theories, references, and perspectives in the field of public sector digital transformation.
"Fresh Minds" is an initiative from the Innovation of Public Services and Digital Transformation of Governance (INNPULSE) project from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Key Objectives
Attract innovative researchersOur initiative strives to attract fresh minds in the field who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge in public sector digital transformation.
Knowledge sharingThrough a series of virtual and in-person activities, we facilitate the dissemination of the latest research findings, theoretical frameworks, and practical insights.
Interdisciplinary exchangeWe provide a unique space where academia, policy experts, and public administration practitioners can engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
Virtual seminar series
Our cornerstone activity is a series of virtual seminars, each focusing on a pertinent theme within the realm of public sector digital transformation. During these seminars, leading researchers present their pioneering work, and their insights are complemented by the perspectives of policy experts and public sector practitioners.
The seminars series will focus, among others, on the topics of
- adoption of emerging technologies in the public sector
- citizen engagement and collaborative digital public governance
- data-driven policy making
- twin transitions
- governance paradigms
Upcoming events
In-person engagement
To enhance networking and collaborative opportunities, we will actively participate in major conferences, ensuring that our community members have a chance to engage in face-to-face discussions, reflect on seminar content, and exchange ideas with peers.
Advancing public sector digital transformation is a collective endeavor that requires the collaborative efforts of researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. Our initiative serves as a bridge between these domains, nurturing innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Want to be part of our community and present your research?
If you are a master student, PhD candidate or early-career researcher and would like to present and discuss your research at FreshMinds, please fill out this form.
For further questions, please get it touch with us at JRC-Digital-Governance
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (JRC-Digital-Governance[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
