Celebrating International Students’ Day: A spotlight on education
and data
Monday, 17 November marks International Students’ Day, a global
occasion to celebrate the role of students in shaping society. The
date marks a historical moment in 1939 when Nazi forces raided the
University of Prague, leading to the tragic loss of student lives and
the closure of Czech universities. Today, the day serves as a global
reminder of the importance of student rights, access to education, and
the power of youth-led movements. 

Across Europe, students contribute to innovation, civic engagement,
and cross-border collaboration. With over 17 million tertiary students
in the EU, data plays a role in understanding their needs, tracking
mobility trends, and improving education systems. From Erasmus+
[https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/] statistics to datasets on digital
learning and youth employment, open data helps make informed decisions
that benefit students and society. 

The European Data Portal [https://data.europa.eu/en] offers a wide
range of datasets related to education
[https://data.europa.eu/data/combined?query=education&locale=en],
youth
[https://data.europa.eu/data/combined?query=youth&locale=en&page=1],
and mobility
[https://data.europa.eu/data/combined?query=mobility&locale=en&page=1].
These include insights into student exchange programmes, regional
education performance, and digital skills development. By making this
data publicly available, the EU promotes transparency, supports
research, and empowers students to engage with data-driven
solutions. 

As Europe continues to invest in education and youth, International
Students’ Day is a reminder to harness open data, foster
collaboration, and build inclusive learning environments for the next
generation. Explore The European Data Portal
[https://data.europa.eu/en] to discover a wide range of datasets that
can inspire new ideas, support student-led research, and foster
innovation in education. 

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Publication Date/Time
2025-11-17T09:00:00+00:00
How open data supports student mobility, inclusion, and innovation
across Europe