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The EBSN Annual Event 2025 Successfully Held in Brussels

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  The EBSN Annual Event 2025 took place in Brussels on 18–20 June, offering a unique occasion for professionals, researchers, and policymakers from across Europe to come together and engage in meaningful exchange on adult basic skills policy and practice. It was a pleasure to meet so many committed colleagues in person – the energy, expertise and openness of the participants made this even...
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Strengthening Professional Profiles in Correctional Education – PROMOTE Webinar Highlights Methodology for Inclusive Upskilling

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  On 10 April 2024, the EBSN hosted a highly engaging international webinar to showcase the core methodology developed within the PROMOTE project – a transnational initiative focused on upskilling professionals working in and around correctional settings. The event attracted over 60 participants from across Europe and beyond, including adult learning professionals, basic skills practitioner...
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EBSN & PROMOTE Webinar: Enhancing Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Social and Community Inclusion

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10th April 2025 | 14:00 – 16:30 CET The European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) and the PROMOTE project are delighted to invite you to an insightful webinar exploring vocational excellence and professional development in the justice sector—with valuable insights applicable across various multi-organizational collaborations supporting vulnerable groups.   About the PRO...
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Registration Now Open – EBSN Annual Conference 2025 in Brussels

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The European Basic Skills Network is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the EBSN Annual Conference 2025, which will take place from 18 to 20 June 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. This year’s conference will centre on the implications of the OECD PIAAC 2023 survey results, with a particular focus on how low levels of basic skills contribute to growing inequalities in society. The eve...
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The Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) – The Role and Potential of Adult Learning and Education (ALE)

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  Date: Thursday, 20th February 2025 Time: 13:00–14:05 CET Platform: Zoom (hosted by EAEA) Target Audience: EBSN/EAEA members, policymakers, adult learning professionals   Registration Link   About the Webinar The OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) provides a comprehensive assessment of adults’ literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills in technology-rich environments....
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Call for Contributions – EBSN Annual Conference 2025

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  From Evidence to Action: Advancing Adult Basic Skills for Tackling Inequalities Brussels, Belgium |  June 18–20, 2025 The European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) is delighted to announce the Call for Contributions for its Annual Conference 2025. This year’s event will focus on how PIAAC 2023 results can drive evidence-based policies and initiatives to tac...
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Save the Date for the EBSN Annual Event 2025!

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  We are pleased to announce that the EBSN Annual Conference and General Assembly will take place from the 18th to the 20th of June 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. The theme of this year’s conference, "From evidence to action: Advancing adult basic skills for tackling inequalities," highlights actionable steps and the application of PIAAC evidence to drive change. ...
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New Perspectives for Upskilling Pathways in the Light of the Twin Transformation

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Recent findings from the OECD Survey of Adult Skills (2024) reveal a worrying trend: literacy and numeracy skills among adults have stagnated or declined across most OECD countries over the past decade. These challenges are particularly pronounced among adults with lower education levels, highlighting an urgent need for targeted interventions. In their joint statement, EAEA and The European Basic ...
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New PIAAC results show declining literacy and increasing inequality in many European countries – Better adult learning is necessary

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The OECD’s latest PIAAC results reveal declining literacy and widening inequality across Europe, highlighting the urgent need for lifelong and inclusive learning strategies. EAEA and EBSN call for stronger governance, increased investment, and innovative approaches to adult education to address these challenges and promote equality, social inclusion, and competitiveness. Joint Statement by t...
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Upskilling and Reskilling for the ’Twin Transition’: Digital and Green Transformation

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The European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) is excited to announce its Annual Conference 2024, taking place in the charming city of Valladolid, Spain. Hosted at the University of Valladolid, Faculty of Education & Social Work, this event gathers policymakers, researchers, educators, and practitioners from across Europe to engage in critical dialogues and share insights on the rol...
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