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October 2020

Register for the LLLWeek 2020 - Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Societies!

LLLP is delighted to invite you to the LLLWeek 2020 “Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Societies”. Hosted by MEP Kammerevert, the LLLWeek will take you through the topic of choice with 14 different events. Join us for the first-ever online LLLWeek: Check out the programme and register here!
 

 LLLAwards 2020 - Meet the Jury!
On November 30th LLLP will award three outstanding practices to advance lifelong learning in a more sustainable society. Who will deliver the prizes? Meet our Jury of experts

 LLLP contribution to the Open Public Consultation on integration and inclusion
LLLP submitted its contribution to the OPC on integration and inclusion of migrants, stressing the need to root our collective strategies on lifelong learning and local communities. Learn more.

 Strategic Dialogue with DG EMPL on Skills agenda 
LLLP and its members held a consultation with representatives of the European Commission to discuss LLLP latest statement on the EU Skills Agenda and VET Recommendation

 A European approach to Micro-Credentials: the learners' perspective
In the framework of the EU Skills Agenda, LLLP organised a webinar with the European Commission and YFJ to present best practices that take into account the needs of learners. 

 ASEM-LLLHub to launch the Civil Society Research Network with LLLP 
The first-ever Asia-Europe Meeting Lifelong Learning Hub online meeting revamped the LLLHub, and launched civil society networks of which LLLP will be an integral part! Stay tuned for more.

 Project Development Workshop - Join project consortia in education!
The Project Development Workshop helps organisations like ours build projects for EU funding. 14 project leaders are currently looking for partners! Interested? Check them out and apply

 Job Bridge Award - Deadline extended! Until 15 November
Are you using a tool to validate volunteers’ competences in your organisation? Apply to the awards here. And save the date for the conference - 10-11 December. More info coming soon!

 Online event - 21st Century Schools: the road to inclusion - 18 November
Join us to celebrate the results of a two-year project on school inclusion. More information and registrations here.

 Lifelong career guidance: Sharing Good Practice and Transnational debate - 4 December
Cités des métiers international network organises an event at the LLLWeek 2020 as part of the Keep in Pact project. More information and registrations here.

 “Can you spot disinformation?” - Open Your Eyes workshops & final conference 
Stay tuned for three online workshops on disinformation for adult learners & educators (November 2020) and save the date for the high-level policy debate (10 December 2020)!

 eucen ULLL Open Fora - New events every day! Join the conversation!
In 2020, eucen is launching a new initiative: a full month of University Lifelong Learning events. Join them throughout November and participate in an open activity every day! More info here

 UNIMED Training Course - Euro-Mediterranean Intercultural Trends
This course is based on the Intercultural Trends Report of the Anna Lindh Foundation; it will start on 10 November and will last for 4 weeks. Read more and enroll

 SOLIDAR Foundation's statement on EEA and DEAP
The European Education Area update and the Digital Education Action Plan are two, hesitant, steps forward towards inclusive education systems. Read SOLIDAR’s reactions here.

 DARE - Recognize the Systemic Relevance of Civic Education!
Our members at Democracy and Human Rights Education in Europe published a statement to highlight the contribution of civic education to the Digital Education Action Plan. Read more here.

 ISCA - Integration of Refugees through Sport
ISCA’s Integration of Refugees Through Sport (IRTS) Mentoring Programme is now underway with 12 mentor-mentee pairs commencing their 12-month mentorships online. More info.

 eucen Studies - eJournal of University Lifelong Learning
The eJournal of ULLL Vol 4 No1, that includes the accepted full papers from the eucen Seminar Across the Atlantic 2020, is now available. Download it here.

 EFIL - EU Expert Network on Recognition of outcomes of learning periods abroad
Learning mobility is one of the key policy priorities promoted by the EU. Check out what the Expert Network is doing for the recognition of learning periods in general secondary education.

 ALL DIGITAL - Certification on Community of Practice of digital competences
ALL DIGITAL established the Certification Community of Practice (CoP), an international community with a strong interest in the certification. Interested in joining? Let them know!

 ESN's webinar on organising and facilitating online events and activities
This twofold webinar provides tips and tricks on organising and facilitating online events and activities for students. Check out part 1 and part 2

 Elm Magazine - The real numeracy needs of 21st century are neglected
Check out the latest number of the Elm Magazine, addressing how adult education should help people to critically evaluate the structures behind our complex data-driven world. 

 The financial and economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis on universities in Europe
The European Universities Association presented its report with a detailed picture of the immediate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on university funding. Check it out.

 Civil Society Europe Statement on the European Democracy Action Plan
A number of measures are necessary to sustain and reinforce democracy, but this can only happen through the active involvement and recognition of civil society. Read the statement

 Bridge 47 - New policy papers on Target 4.7 of the SDGs
Bridge 47 is launching a series of policy papers that emphasize the EU’s need to prioritise Target 4.7 of the SDGs in their policy responses to all global crises. More info.

 EU Parliament resolution on the future of education in the context of COVID-19
Under the thrust of the CULT Committee, the European Parliament adopted a resolution outlining its priorities vis-à-vis the future of education for the next months.

 EU Parliament calls on member states to fully exploit the European Youth Guarantee
With youth unemployment on the rise in the EU, MEPs ask member states to take stronger actions to counter the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on young people. Read more. 

 EU Parliament calls for measures to close the digital gap in education
In a resolution, MEPs called on the member states to increase efforts to close the digital gap in education across the bloc, which has been deepened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Council conclusions: lifelong learning is key to the well-being of older persons
The Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on human rights, participation and well-being of older persons in the era of digitalisation, calling for more lifelong learning. 

 The ESF Transnational Cooperation Platform - Opportunity for positive change
The new ESF Transnational Cooperation Platform kicked off, with LLLP as member of the Advisory Panel. Read more about its activities and next steps.

 2020 Awards for Excellence in Vocational Education and Training
The winners will be announced on November 13th during the European Vocational Skills Week Closing Ceremony. The online voting is open now! Vote here for your favourite nominees. 

 CoE - Moving rural youth forward: the light shed by the Youth Goal”
In Europe, rural society continues to play an important role and this is especially relevant when it comes to life decisions made by young people and their transitions to adulthood. More info.

 UNESCO - Background papers for the future of education
UNESCO released a set of Background Papers to support the work of the International Commission and advance the global debate on the Futures of Education. Check them out

 UNESCO UIL - Announcement of IRE issue
Don't miss this month's Editor's Choice articles from the International Review of Education - Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE), which exemplify the best qualities of the journal. 

 What is the contribution of higher education to lifelong learning? Take part!
Lifelong learning remains an insufficiently researched area at the global level. What do you think is the high education contribution? Have your say and take part in this UNESCO’s survey!

 Save our future: Averting an Education Catastrophe for the World’s Children
This White Paper, issued as part of the Save Our Future campaign, sets out priority actions to deliver changes in the coming 6-24 months in order to avert an education catastrophe.

  UNESCO International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 - Consultant

  European Green Deal Calls - Deadline 26 January 2021

 

Eurydice - Equity in school education in Europe
OECD - Education in the Digital Age: Healthy and Happy Children
JRC - The likely impact of COVID-19 on
education
SDG Watch Europe - Time to reach for the moon

 Quality internships: Political context and progress, 3 November, online. Register

 EUA: Researchers at Risk: Mapping Europe’s Response, 3 November, online. Register

 EARLALL, Resilience and skill-matching in European regions, 6 November. Register.

 IAU Annual Conference, 3-6 November, Dublin IE, Call for proposals.

 Media Smart & EDAA Online Advertising Education Resource Launch, 4 November. Info

 Youth and education policies in light of COVID-19, 9 November. Info and registrations.

 ICERI 2020, 9-11 November, Seville, ES. Info here

 Third International Young Careers Conference, 16-17 November, Brussels, BE. Info here.

 ATEE, Teachers education around the world, two webinars, 16-23 November. Info here.

 21st-century schools: the road to inclusion, 18 November, online. Register here.

 EURASHE: Shaping the future of SMART Work-Based Learning, 26 November. Register

 The good lobby, Pro Bono Day fo Belgium, 26 November. Info and registrations.

 LLLWeek 2020, “Lifelong Learning for sustainable societies”, 1-4 December, Brussels, BE. Info.

 Can you spot disinformation? 10 December. Info here.

 EuroPCom, 7-8 December, online. Info and registrations

 European Development Days, 15-16 June 2021, Brussels, BE. More info here. 

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