Zoltan Szabo

Call for Contributions – EBSN Annual Conference 2025

Save the Date for the EBSN Annual Event 2025!

New Perspectives for Upskilling Pathways in the Light of the Twin Transformation

New PIAAC results show declining literacy and increasing inequality in many European countries – Better adult learning is necessary

Upskilling and Reskilling for the ’Twin Transition’: Digital and Green Transformation

Registration is open for EBSN’s GA and Annual Conference in 2024!

Call for Proposals: EBSN Annual Conference 2024 in Valladolid, Spain

EBSN 2024 Annual Conference

EBSN Café: Exploring Opportunities in European Grants

Join the Upcoming EBSN Online Discussion on EPALE about Basic Skills in the Pact for Skills

Posted on February 17, 2025March 20, 2025 by Zoltan Szabo

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...

Posted on January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 by Zoltan Szabo

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. ...

Posted on December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 by Zoltan Szabo

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 ...

Posted on December 11, 2024December 12, 2024 by Zoltan Szabo

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...

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Zoltan Szabo

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...

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Zoltan Szabo

Join us in June for the EBSN Annual Conference 2024 organised in Valladolid, Spain, where we'll explore "Upskilling and Reskilling for the 'Twin Transition': Digital and Green Transformation." This year, we're enhancing the experience with a half-day networking session focused on European grants and fostering collaboration in adult basic skills training, setting the sta...

Posted on March 19, 2024April 4, 2024 by Zoltan Szabo

Please join us for the EBSN Annual Event 2024, taking place in the historic city of Valladolid, Spain, from June 26th to 28th. This year's theme, "Upskilling and Reskilling for the 'Twin Transition': Digital and Green Transformation," offers a crucial platform to address the future of adult learning and basic skills policies. We invite individuals to submit proposals that ali...

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Zoltan Szabo

The European Basic Skills Network is thrilled to announce our 2024 Annual Conference, taking place in Valladolid, Spain, from June 26th to 28th 2024. This year's conference focuses on "Upskilling and Reskilling for the 'Twin Transition': Digital and Green Transformation" and will serve as a platform for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders in adult education to engage with transformative lear...

Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by Zoltan Szabo

Join us for the next EBSN Café on January 16th, 2024 at 15:00 CET, titled "Exploring Opportunities in European Grants - Fostering Collaboration among Members of the EBSN." This Café is a direct response to members' interest in collaborating on European projects, expressed in our September 2023 survey. We will introduce various measures to support this interest and discuss relevant calls in 2...

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Posted on December 13, 2023 by Zoltan Szabo

The EBSN EPALE Team invites you to a pivotal online discussion "Basic Skills in the Pact for Skills" featuring notable speakers including Miguel Fernandez Diez and other key figures in adult education. Moderated by Daiana Huber, a member of the EBSN Executive Committee, this event promises an in-depth exploration of strategies and challenges in enhancing basic skills. Set to engage educators, poli...