EPALE - Adult Learning in Europe

On 28 May we are hosting our upcoming online discussion focusing on the role of libraries in #AdultLearning. We will kickstart at 10am with Dina Soeiro, Ronni Abergel and Tamas Harangozo presenting two innovative cases that shows a creative take on rethinking libraries as venues for learning. 🎥 Watch the livestream and join the conversation 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dGtFBck5

⭐ UNESCO has officially opened the call for nominations for the International Literacy Prizes 2026, inviting literacy educators, civil society organisations and public authorities worldwide to submit outstanding programmes that advance literacy as a driver of empowerment and sustainable development. 🔎 Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/dhaYVYs5

Are #CommunityEducation and #ServiceLearning still "in step with the times" or even "timely"? According to Sabine Schmidt-Lauff, service-learning, grounded in collectivity and solidarity, transcends the realm of a mere pedagogical method to become a practice of temporal resistance. 🔎 Read the full article 👇 https://lnkd.in/emuEkqWh

🇲🇰 Olivera Gichenko is Head of the #AdultEducation Sector at the RC for #VET "Moša Pijade". 🗣️ In her story, she reflects on how leadership isn't about having all the answers; it's about knowing where to find them and creating an environment where knowledge is shared. 🔎 Read the full story 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVXryAQn ✍️ Share your story 👇 https://lnkd.in/d3A-U4if 📖 Explore more inspiring stories 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVdq9u7T #EPALECommunityStories #AdultLearning

Europe, Erasmus+, and the real impact of adult learning: this month’s EPALE Newscast has something for everyone!

🔴 After a successful first edition, we’re excited to announce a new “EPALE Corner” webinar on 27 May 2026 at 3pm. 🔎 What’s on the agenda? The EPALE Central Support Service team will show you how to find partners and create high-quality content on the platform. Plus, the second part of the session will be dedicated to your questions! ✍️ Ready to unlock the full potential of EPALE? Join us by registering here 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d-Mh5b2t

🔴 EPALE Newscast Alert: #AdultLearning in Motion 📺 This month's episode has something for everyone. We bring you fresh perspectives on #Literacy, #CommunityLearning, and the experiences of migrants in #AdultEducation. 🎙️ We also go deeper with our special guests from the RIA-AE Network, Janina Meyer and Tanja Möller, who join us to discuss what 20 countries are finding out about the real impact of #ErasmusPlus on adult learners and organisations. ▶️ Watch the episode on our page or via the link here from 11 May at noon 👇 https://lnkd.in/dNfqQrNx

✨ "Inspired by Nordic Learning" is a curated series of articles, insights, and good practices in #AdultLearning from the Nordic countries, co-created by the EPALE National Support Services of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The theme "Encouraging motivation and learning" explores how adult learning can spark curiosity, strengthen confidence and support learners in taking an active role in their own development. 🔗 Explore the series here: https://lnkd.in/dqHm9zxV EPALE - Aikuiskoulutuksen eurooppalainen foorumi, EPALE Norge, Rannís - The Icelandic Centre for Research, Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR), Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science

This online discussion explores the evolving role of libraries as spaces for adult learning programmes. Increasingly, libraries are being recognised as innovative learning environments that extend far beyond their traditional function as repositories of knowledge. Join us as invited experts present two compelling case studies that offer creative perspectives on reimagining libraries as dynamic venues for learning.

💡 The latest publication by ITCILO casts light on the future of learning. 🔎 The paper, developed in cooperation with the European Training Foundation, reimagines #MobileLearning beyond digital technology and beyond simply learning mobility, focusing on movement, adaptability, and a human-centred approach 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dN_af4NU