Adult Learning and Education: Widening the Scope for Action 📍 University of Hamburg, Germany 🕓 13–15 May 2026 The University of Hamburg and the ESREA Network on Policy Studies in Adult Education invite contributions for the 2026 conference “Adult Learning and...
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EVENT: Designing Learning Spaces in Basic Education
On 5 November 2025, the German National Coordination Point of the European Agenda for Adult Learning, in cooperation with AEWB Niedersachsen, will host the conference “Designing Learning Spaces in Basic Education” in Göttingen, Germany. The event will explore...
EVENT: Læring i Nord 2025 – Basic Skills in the Nordic Countries: New Data, Next Steps
On 24 October 2025 (12:00–15:00 CEST), EPALE and the Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NLL) — a member of EBSN — will host the annual Læring i Nord digital conference, focusing on basic skills in the Nordic countries. This year’s edition will explore how to...
EBSN blog on EPALE: How can skills forecasts help shape effective adult learning strategies?
The world of work is evolving rapidly — and adult learning must adapt to stay relevant. In a recent post on EPALE, the we explore how anticipating future skills needs can inform more effective strategies for adult education. By aligning learning opportunities...
NALA receives UNESCO International Literacy Prize 2025
The European Basic Skills Network is proud to highlight the achievement of one of its founding members, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). NALA’s Learn with NALA programme has been awarded the UNESCO International Literacy Prize 2025, recognising its...
EBSN blog on EPALE: AI and Basic Skills in the Digital Era
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we teach and learn — creating new opportunities, but also new challenges for adults with low basic skills. In September, the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) facilitated an online discussion on EPALE about the...
Join the EPALE Discussion on AI and Basic Skills in the Digital Era!
EBSN invites its members and the wider adult learning community to take part in the upcoming EPALE discussion “AI and Basic Skills in the Digital Era”, taking place online on 18 September 2025, 10:00–16:00 CEST. The discussion will explore the role of artificial...
Call for Papers – 6th International Conference “Literacies and Contemporary Society: From Skills to Practices”
The Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth of Cyprus, in collaboration with the University of Cyprus, is pleased to announce the 6th International Conference “Literacies and Contemporary Society: From Skills to Practices”, taking place...
The EBSN Annual Event 2025 Successfully Held in Brussels
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...
Strengthening Professional Profiles in Correctional Education – PROMOTE Webinar Highlights Methodology for Inclusive Upskilling
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...