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PROMOTE
PROMOTE is a transnational project focused on strengthening professional profiles in correctional education and related support contexts. It addresses the need for more structured competence development for professionals working in and around correctional settings,...
Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026 (Jyväskylä, Finland | 26-27 August 2026)
The Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026 will take place on 26–27 August 2026 at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. The event will bring together policymakers and researchers to explore the potential of OECD’s PIAAC and to discuss the...
Vacancy Announcement: Expert in Research and Policy Analysis at Cedefop
Cedefop, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, has published a vacancy for the position of Expert in Research and Policy Analysis. This opportunity may be of particular interest to professionals working in the fields of skills...
Call for Applications: UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026
UNESCO has launched the call for applications and nominations for the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026. Since 1967, the Prizes have recognised outstanding and innovative programmes that promote literacy and contribute to the development of inclusive,...
Rooting democracy in adult learning: EBSN-facilitated EPALE discussion highlights the role of basic skills
On 26 March 2026, EPALE hosted the online discussion “Rooting democracy and active citizenship in adult learning”, generated and facilitated with the support of EBSN. The exchange brought together educators, policymakers, researchers and practitioners from across...
EPALE Discussion on Rethinking Libraries as Innovative Learning Spaces
We are inviting you to join us for the upcoming EPALE discussion titled Rethinking Libraries as Innovative Learning Spaces on 28 May between 10:00-16:00 CET. Libraries are increasingly recognised as innovative learning spaces in adult...
Functional Literacy Is a Human Right: New Australian Findings Highlight a Global Challenge
A recent article published by The Conversation has reignited an important debate about adult literacy, revealing that more than one in three Australian adults may lack the literacy skills needed to fully participate in modern society. The findings serve as a reminder...
Registration now open for the EBSN Annual Conference 2026
Registration is now open for the EBSN Annual Conference 2026, which will take place 17–19 June 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.Held under the theme “Basic Skills for Life, Work and Democratic Participation in Times of Transformation”, this year’s conference will bring...
EBSN Chair Alex Stevenson in ELM Magazine: PIAAC results must lead to stronger action for adults with low basic skills
A recent interview published by ELM Magazine features Alex Stevenson, Chair of the European Basic Skills Network, reflecting on England’s latest PIAAC results and warning that adults with low basic skills are still being left behind. The interview...
Beyond the Low-Skills Trap: A Joint Policy Strategy by EBSN & EAEA
In response to the 2024 OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) and stagnating participation rates across Europe, the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) and the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) launched a sector-wide consultation. The resulting...