Informatics in Education · News and community
Announcements, people, projects and educational resources for the international informatics-education community.
Source and event dates are identified below. Completed projects and past-event materials are presented as resources, not new opportunities.
People and recognition
VU MIF report: 14 October 2026 · Citation year: 2025</span >Valentina Dagienė recognised in the Stanford–Elsevier citation database
Vilnius University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics reports that Professor Valentina Dagienė is included in the Stanford–Elsevier top-2% scientist database on the basis of 2025 citations. The announcement highlights her work in informatics education and the international Bebras initiative.
This is individual citation-based recognition, not a new ranking or award for INFEDU.
Original VU MIF report (Lithuanian) Facebook VU MIF post (Lithuanian, English)
Dates and calls
World-Wide Bebras Week: November 2026
International calendar: 9–13 November 2026 · Extension: 16–20 November
The international Bebras calendar lists 9–13 November for the 2026 challenge week, with an extension during 16–20 November. Consult the national organiser for the local timetable, eligibility and registration arrangements.
For readers: An opportunity to bring computational-thinking tasks into school activity and professional discussion.
Special Issue 2027: Computational Thinking and AI in School Informatics and Mathematics
Current journal call · Abstract proposals: 20 February 2027
INFEDU’s published call invites work on computational thinking and AI in school informatics and mathematics. It lists 20 February 2027 for abstract proposals and 15 June 2027 for full manuscripts. Consult the complete call for its scope and submission procedure.
For readers: A journal-specific route for research on curriculum, assessment, teacher education and principled AI integration.
Community reports
VU shares results of the AI2SEP education project
VU MIF report: 7 October 2026 · Dissemination event: 25 September
VU MIF reports a 25 September dissemination event for AI2SEP, the 2023–2026 Erasmus+ project on artificial intelligence and environmental problems. The five-university consortium developed and piloted AI and machine-learning modules and supported student research and international cooperation.
For readers: A starting point for examining how AI curricula connect technical study with environmental applications.
Source: Vilnius University, Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
IOI 2026 tasks and solutions are available
IOI resource announcement: 20 August 2026 · Contest: 9–16 August
The International Olympiad in Informatics has published the 2026 competition tasks, test cases, solutions and practice problems. The contest took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. These materials remain useful after the competition for studying algorithmic problem solving.
For readers: Teachers and coaches can inspect the tasks and select problems appropriate to their learners’ preparation.
Projects and resources
Tallinn University’s AI Teaching and Learning Lab
Project profile · Programme period: 2026–2028
Tallinn University lists its AI Teaching and Learning Lab as a 2026–2028 interdisciplinary research-and-development project. The published remit covers responsible research, piloting and adoption of AI-supported teaching and learning, with attention to teacher preparation and equitable, human-centred education.
For readers: A relevant initiative for readers examining the relationship between AI capability, pedagogical purpose and professional judgment.
Source: Tallinn University, School of Educational Sciences — Projects
CT&MathABLE: computational thinking, mathematics and learning analytics
Completed project · 1 September 2022–31 August 2025
Coordinated by Vilnius University, CT&MathABLE connected computational and algebraic thinking with learning analytics and interactive tasks. The partner-university pages describe learning pathways, assessment frameworks and educational resources. The funded project period ended in August 2025; this is a resource spotlight, not a new project announcement.
For readers: Useful source material for researchers and teacher educators exploring the relationship between computing, mathematics and assessment.
Source: KTH project overview; University of the Basque Country project record · Project dates and coordinator
European Commission guidance for teaching informatics
Commission announcement: 5 March 2026 · Updated: 23 July 2026
The European Commission’s 2026 digital-education guidelines include a set devoted to teaching informatics, alongside guidance on ethical AI use, disinformation and digital education content. The official overview links these resources with classroom examples and support for teachers and school leaders.
For readers: A practical reference for curriculum and teacher-development discussions; the overview distinguishes the four guideline sets.