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Call for Contributions Open: EBSN Annual Conference 2026
We are pleased to announce that the Call for Contributions for the EBSN Annual Conference 2026 is now open. The conference will take place 17–19 June 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, hosted in cooperation with the Research Center for Linguistics at NOVA University Lisbon...
New ELINET blog: Whose literacy needs are not being met?
A new blog post on ELINET by Aoife Crawford (Research and Policy Officer, National Adult Literacy Agency – NALA, Ireland) explores a crucial question: whose literacy needs remain unmet - and why? The article starts from a striking figure: in Ireland, one in five...
Join the iRead4Skills Final Conference – 25 February 2026
The iRead4Skills Final Conference will take place on 25 February 2026 from 14:15 CET at the Rectorate of NOVA University Lisbon (Auditorium B). The event will be held in a hybrid format, with the possibility to attend either onsite in Lisbon or online.Under the title...
Save the Date: EBSN Annual Conference 2026 in Lisbon (17–19 June)
The EBSN Annual Conference 2026 will take place on 17–19 June 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, in cooperation with the Research Center for Linguistics at NOVA University Lisbon (CLUNL). Under the theme “Basic Skills for Life, Work and Democratic Participation in Times...
Call for Papers: ESREA Network on Policy Studies in Adult Education Conference 2026
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...
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...