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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why basic skills? There is a long list of policies from a wide range of sectors (e.g., education and training, employment, social affairs) that promote the need for flexible basic skills programs embedded in the context in which adults with less sufficient basic...
Key policies on micro-credentials and individual learning accounts help adults with basic skills challenges find their way back to learning.
We are glad to announce that our OER collections and MOOC on Outreach, Motivation and Persistence made in collaboration with EPALE are also available. The online course addresses the issues of outreach initiatives, and learner motivation & persistence in...
Although numeracy has always been an essential element in basic skills training programs, it is often not in the forefront for basic skills policies and practice. Therefore, one of our OER collections and MOOCs this year aim to provide an introduction to adult...