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In memory of André Schläfli
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of André Schläfli, founding director of SVEB, our Swiss partner organisation that also supports the Profadul project, and one of the most influential figures in Swiss adult education.
A NEW INTERNATIONAL EVENT – AT THE PROPOSAL OF HUNGARY
At the closing of the Szigeti Tóth János Memorial Conference held on 6 November 2025, the organizers announced that, based on the proposal of the Hungarian Folk High School Society, from 2026 onwards, 24 January will be the International Day of Adult Educators. Why 24...
RESCALE Project Enters Pilot Phase with Successful Meeting in Italy
The RESCALE project has entered its pilot phase: the Reskilling Labs are testing new, personalized upskilling and reskilling models to support the green and digital transitions, with a special focus on adult learners with low basic skills.
How Can Erasmus+ Adult Learning Mobility Be More Effective? – New Study Identifies Barriers and Opportunities
Erasmus+ KA1 mobility programs offer valuable opportunities for adult educators and learners, but participation levels vary significantly across countries. A new study by the Tempus Public Foundation explores the cultural, structural, organizational, and individual factors that either hinder or facilitate engagement in these mobility programs.
Analysis of the Hungarian results of PIAAC 2024 at the spring session of the Andragogy Subcommittee of the MTA PTB.
The Hungarian Academy of Sciences (Pedagogical Scientific Committee’s Andragogy Subcommittee) will hold its first public session of the spring period on March 19, 2025. The central topic of the meeting will be the current landscape and challenges of adult education in Hungary, with a special focus on the latest results of the OECD PIAAC 2024 survey.
the first Swiss-Hungarian forum on adult learning and education by ProfAdul and the SwissCham
At the end of November, the first Swiss-Hungarian forum on adult learning and education was organised by the online professional portal ProfAdul and SwissCcham Hungary (Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce).
Blended microlearning to prepare for dementia care
From 2025, a six-session training programme for family carers of people with dementia will be launched under the auspices of the Modus Academy. The programme will combine face-to-face training with online learning, making it flexible to the adult participants’ schedules.
MOOCs and micro-credentials for training adult learners
The MOOCs (open online courses) of the EBSN Professional Development Series are designed to prepare and innovatively develop the competences of professionals who teach adults or develop adult basic skills.
From Policy to Practice
Innovative Professional Development for Basic Skills Teachers. Raising skills and competencies of Basic Skills Teachers by MOOCs of EBSN's Professional Development Series (Várkonyi Zoltán – Németh Balázs). Short Introduction In today's fast-paced world, the need for...