Universities play a crucial role in furthering lifelong learning. It is crucial that they adapt their provision and outreach to include learners from all stages of life.
A new publication by EUCEN titled the ‘European Journal of University Lifelong Learning‘ provides a great resource which pulls together some of the main issues and challenges that Universities face in promoting a culture of lifelong learning.
It includes thematic papers, research papers, innovative practices and discussion papers.
Have a read of the publication […]
Same idea, new and refreshed style! The EucA Career Coaching services help students and recent graduates to prepare applications and interviews. 1:1 sessions of Cv Check, LinkedIn Coaching, Cover Letter Review, and Mock Interview with a Career Coach to suggest changes, explore careers and adapt job search tools.
Find out what it is here: Link: https://www.euca.eu/euca-career-coaching
Learning is something that takes place across a variety of settings, both informal and formal, and across various points of time. This has always been a reality. The idea that learning ceases to occur after we step outside the gates of formal education settings gravely devalues all the learning that continues to transpire throughout life.
Learning is also something that people engage with for a variety of reasons; out of interest, to pursue a line of employment, to become more knowledgable […]
In a recent event, the ESU brought together students from various countries to deliberate on an all important question: What would the ideal Erasmus grant system look like, taking into consideration inclusiveness and affordability requirements?
This question remains hugely relevant with an extensive body of research drawing attention to the persistent under-representation of lower-income and marginalised groups in the programme.
These gaps matter. Not only does Erasmus provide a rich cultural experience in a new learning environment, it also cultivates better employment […]
The Youth Assembly will take place on August 12-14, 2022 in New York City with an eye on empowering young people to confront challenges, lead action-based projects, and make a difference in there community.
Themed “Dare to Reshape the World,” The Youth Assembly is a global gathering of young leaders (ages 18 to 32), social entrepreneurs, and champions of sustainable development. Selected Delegates tackle topics related to Youth, Global Health, Global Citizenship, Digital Cooperation and Inclusion. The powerful global network of […]
This year ATEE will hold their annual conference in Riga from the 29 – 31 August with theme “To be, or not to be a great educator”.
The conference will touch on a number of important themes ranging from teacher education policy, to inclusive and special needs education, to social justice, equity and diversity.
The good news is that there is still time to submit proposals and get involved across a variety of activities including workshops, poster sessions, and […]
Add your support now to declare 2025 the European Year of Volunteers. Only 500 endorsements are needed to make this idea top of the group! Success would be a fitting tribute to the efforts and impact of volunteers during the COVID19 and Ukraine refugee crisis. The European Year of Volunteers 2025 will shine the spotlight on the essential collective actions of volunteers leading to increased health and well being in Europe and provide a suitable framework to better celebrate and […]
In our increasingly multicultural society Intercultural Learning becomes more important every day. We need to provide teachers and their students with relevant competences in order to be active in school and society.
Building on these needs the European Federation for Intercultural Learning (EFIL) is providing resources to enhance intercultural competence of secondary school pupils and school staff, through a whole school approach and cooperation with non formal education providers.
Are you a teacher or school head from an Erasmus+ accredited general secondary school? Would you […]
The world of work can be often difficult to navigate for those recently graduated. Where to look? How to approach an interview? How to express skills and competences and to identify what type of work best fits with you are all questions that come to pass.
The European University college association (EuCA) will role out a 3 day fair in Padua, Italy this April 27-29 with these questions and more in mind. The event is almost entirely interactive, offering participants the […]
A powerful educational tool to be used in classrooms for the 16 May- International Day of Living Together.
All of Us: a documentary on living and doing together by Pierre Pirard – Introduction:
What if, away from tensions around questions of identity and the fear of others, we had found other realities?
What if we had stories to tell of audacious citizens who, with a strong desire for people of different beliefs to live together in harmony, have found ways of reinventing family, education, […]