An External Perspective on European Adult Learning and EPALE
This blog represents an opportunity to examine adult learning beyond Europe and consider EPALE’s potential role in the broader global adult learning landscape.
Considerations for AI-driven learning design
Explore how learning designers can navigate the promises and pitfalls of AI when planning adult education experiences.
Call for Contributions – EBSN Annual Conference 2025 From Evidence to Action: Advancing Adult Basic Skills for Tackling Inequalities
The European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) is delighted to announce the Call for Contributions for its Annual Conference 2025. This year’s event will focus on how PIAAC 2023 results can drive evidence-based policies and initiatives to tackle inequalities in education, employment, digital inclusion, and health.
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.
PIAAC 2024: Do adults have the basic skills to thrive in a changing world?
PIAAC 2024: Declining Skills, Growing Challenges?
The latest OECD PIAAC survey reveals that adult literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills are declining worldwide, including in Hungary. While Finland, Norway, and Denmark have improved their results, Hungary has seen a dramatic rise in the proportion of adults with low literacy and numeracy skills. How can we reverse this trend? Read our full analysis and Dr. Éva Farkas’s latest report!