Lifelong Learning

UNESCO UIL Publication - Embracing a culture of lifelong learning

Posted March 5, 2021 - 16:08 by Raul Valdes-Cotera

Drawing on the input of 12 distinguished experts from different countries and disciplines, a report just published by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), entitled Embracing a culture of lifelong learning: Contribution to the Futures of Education initiative underlines that creating a global culture of lifelong learning will be key to addressing the challenges humanity is currently facing; ranging from the climate crisis to technological and demographic change, not to mention those posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the inequalities it has exacerbated.

Comparative School Counseling Virtual Conference 22-25 March, 2021

Posted February 26, 2021 - 14:02 by Nikolay Popov
Mar 22 2021
Mar 25 2021
Europe/Sofia
*** ONLINE CONFERENCE ***
Sofia
Bulgaria  Bulgaria

The mission of this international virtual conference is to begin the process of establishing a new comparative research field that could be called Comparative School Counseling Studies. 

UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning Bulletin, February 2021

Posted February 26, 2021 - 12:53 by David Atchoarena

Last month kicked off preparations for the seventh International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VII), which will take place in Morocco in 2022.

Call for contributions | Special Issue of International Journal of Training and Development: “The impact of skills and training on local development”, guest editor Martina Fuchs

Posted February 23, 2021 - 10:48 by Chris Duke

Skills and training are key issues to improve local development, in the academic debate as well as in policy practice. This Special Issue focusses on vocational and professional education and training. These are activities relevant for business. They comprise technical and organisational skills and routines, social and self-competencies relevant to accomplish daily work tasks, and professional attitudes relevant for companies. Universities as sites of professional education play a role, as well as vocational schools and further public and private bodies.

Link to PIMA Webinar on Climate Change, resource extraction and ALE – what are the links?

Posted February 21, 2021 - 12:42 by Chris Duke

This was the third in PIMA’s Climate Justice and ALE webinar series and was co-hosted by PIMA, CASAE, and SCUTREA. The webinar was recorded and the link is available https://www.casae-aceea.ca/webinars/.

Digital Inclusivity and Blockchain | Webinar on 26 Feb & ERSA21 call for papers

Posted February 21, 2021 - 12:05 by Annie Tubadji
Feb 26 2021 09:00
Feb 26 2021 15:30
Europe/London
*** ONLINE WEBINAR ***
Swansea University
Swansea
United Kingdom  United Kingdom

On 26th February 2021, Swansea University will offer an event organized by the Economics, Business and Finance units of the School of Management on the topic of Digital Inclusivity and Blockchain.

School of Education 2021 Webinar Series – Adult Learning and Youth Transitions

Posted February 16, 2021 - 14:56 by Susan Kelly
Feb 17 2021 12:00
Feb 17 2021 13:30
Europe/London
*** ONLINE WEBINAR ***
School of Education | University of Glasgow
Glasgow
Scotland  Scotland

Join us for the third of five exciting events that focus on key issues in educational research. The focus of this webinar is on the impact of learning opportunities on the life courses of young and older adults, including those most vulnerable in labour markets and at risk of social exclusion. Further details can be found in the attachment.

PASCAL Director delivers Lectio Magistralis on UNESCO International Day of Education 2021 in Lucca

Posted February 16, 2021 - 14:36 by Marco Raugi

We at the UNESCO Club of Lucca were very pleased to welcome Professor Michael Osborne, Director of the PASCAL Observatory, based at the University of Glasgow, to present the Lectio Magistralis on the occasion of the Celebration of the International Day of Education 2021 on January 25 2021 by the Learning City of Lucca.

CAUCE annual spring conference and meeting - deadline for submission 15 February 2021

Posted February 4, 2021 - 01:48 by Verity Hilton

The Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) is excited to officially announce that their annual spring conference and meeting will proceed in a safe and accessible virtual environment from May 25-27, 2021. This year's theme is Reimagining the role of CE in Higher Education.

School of Education 2021 Webinar Series – Collaborative Schooling for Change

Posted February 3, 2021 - 10:39 by Susan Kelly
Feb 3 2021 12:00
Feb 3 2021 13:30
Europe/London
*** ONLINE WEBINAR ***
School of Education | University of Glasgow
Glasgow
Scotland  Scotland

Presentations within this webinar will highlight research with policymakers and practitioners, aimed at enabling all children to achieve their full potential, irrespective of background.

The Network for Social and Educational Equity (NSEE) builds research and development collaborations with schools and their partners to close the poverty-related achievement gap, and will give an overview of a range of its projects. (Presenters: Professor Chris Chapman and Dr Jo Neary)

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