| Dear Members, November has come a bit faster than usual, and we are getting busy with preparing for the final events. In December, we have three big events all happening in Brussels, some will be part of the Lifelong Learning Week as well, save the dates! Next to our end-of-year programme, we also have a new Project Design Training prepared for January. This new edition will give more time and space for networking than before. The Grundtvig Award Publication 2025 is out! And last but not least, EAEA’s former Secretary General, Gina Ebner, has received an award at Slovakia’s 25th Lifelong Learning Week. Have a look! Marina Sakač Hadžić Communication, Capacity Building, and Membership Officer Highlights Join us in Brussels in December 3.12.2025 Stakeholder engagement: One Europe, Many Learners. Building the foundations for ALE Registries and ILAs 9.12.2025 Policy debate: Designing micro-credentials as inclusive learning pathways to foster transversal competences for migrant learners 10.12.2025 Event by EAEA and GO! EU and Adult Learning: 30 years of partnership in policy and programmes Grundtvig Award Publication 2025  |
| The EAEA Grundtvig Award celebrates innovation in non-formal adult education. In 2025, we focused on Flexible Learning Pathways, promoting inclusive and adaptable lifelong learning across Europe. In the transnational initiatives, our winner was Citizens Xelerator, while for the national winner was Trainspot2. Take a look in our Grundtvig Award 2025 publication. |
| Gina Ebner honoured at Slovakia’s 25th Lifelong Learning Week |
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| At the 25th Lifelong Learning Week in Slovakia, former EAEA Secretary General Gina Ebner was honoured for her long-standing commitment to advancing adult learning. In her acceptance speech, she praised AIVD as a constructive and dedicated voice for adult education in Slovakia. Read the article. Upcoming events in 2025 21st of November | 13.30 – 17.30 CET | Mundo Madou in Brussels Final Conference of the KidLe Project 24th of November | 9 – 10 CET | Online EDEH: Webinar Building employability skills with digital tools 26th of November | 14 – 15 CET | Online Global Careers Month closing webinar 26th of November | 14 – 15.30 CET | Online Research Meets Practice – Special Webinar on LLL in Latin America 28th of November | 9.30 – 16 CET | Brussels Building Bridges Event -Strengthening resilience in youth NGOs 3rd of December | 9.30 – 17 CET | Brussels One Europe, Many Learners: Building the Foundations for ALE Registries and ILAs 9th of December | 10 – 12 CET | Brussels Designing micro-credentials as inclusive learning pathways to foster transversal competences for migrant learners 10th of December | 16.30 – 19 CET | Brussels EU and Adult Learning – 30 years of partnership in policy and programmes 11th of December | 9.30 – 13.30 CET | EAEA offices in Brussels ENHANCE: Building the road to participatory policy making in Adult Education |
| EAEA Projects Ageing Well Active ageing and intergenerational fairness in focus: highlights from EAEA’s recent activities  |
| To mark the International Day of Older Persons, EAEA organised a roundtable discussion on strengthening intergenerational solidarity and learning. Joined by professionals from lifelong learning, social inclusion, active ageing, and labour-market integration to exchange ideas ahead of the upcoming EU Intergenerational Fairness Strategy. Read the full article. |
| ETHLAE Empowering inclusion with AI: three takeaways from ETHLAE webinar |
 1. AI can strengthen learners’ participation and agency2. AI can act as a coach for teachers or learners 3. Realistic optimism is key in using AI Read the article here. |
| DigiFusE Integrating digital education in detention institutions |
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| The DigiFusE project focuses on improving digital education in detention settings by developing practical tools for organisations and educators. During a partner meeting in Skopje at the EPEA conference, the team reviewed progress and began creating an EU-level model to help integrate digital learning more effectively in prisons. Read the article. |
| Resources and opportunities |
| Project Design in Adult Learning in 2026 |
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| The updated Project Design format in ALE includes: Two online sessions A two-day networking and matchmaking event A four-day project design training Please note that registration is on a rolling basis, and spots will fill up quickly. Registrations and programme. |
| Members feedback needed! |
| We warmly invite you to share your feedback, comments, or examples on our new discussion paper (What is the answer to low skills?), developed together with EBSN and based on the latest PIAAC results. Please send your input by Thursday, 20 November (lunchtime) — your contributions will help shape a joint policy brief and an upcoming webinar on 13 January at 2 PM (Brussels time). |
| UNESCO Open call for submissions: Good practices for accelerating progress towards SDG 4 |
| UNESCO is seeking good practices that are showing results in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) — ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. Read more about UNESCO call. |
| From our members |
| AIVD Registers and quality in adult education |
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| Association of Adult Education Institutions in the Slovak Republic (AIVD), celebrated the 25th anniversary of Lifelong Learning Week with a session dedicated to quality and registers within the RALExILA project. The discussion highlighted key priorities for ALE, including European cooperation, innovation, inclusion, and the development of resilient learning systems. Read the article. |
| Cie Essevesse TRANScenDANCE – Tools Developed & Shared So Far |
 As TRANScenDANCE continues strengthening inclusion, visibility, and well-being for transgender and non-binary people in the performing arts, we are delighted to share the key tools and resources developed to date. |
| Scientific literature review, which provides the theoretical and research foundation for all TRANScenDANCE methodologies. International training report and video interviews Raising Awareness & Collecting Interest is an international report that documents how cultural spaces can strengthen outreach and support trans and non-binary individuals. Survey of Performing Arts Professionals Interviews with Trans & Non-Binary Artists |
| DANTE Learning Futures: Skills, Policies, and the Human Role in Europe’s ALE |
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| Join us for the 5th DANTE Networking & Conference Event in January 2026 to explore how educators, policymakers, and organisations can navigate a rapidly changing learning landscape shaped by digital transformation, skills, and human values. Register now. |
| From our partners |
| European Lifelong Learning Magazine (ELM) Democracy at the crossroads: dialogue or defence? |
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| With polarisation on the rise, is meaningful dialogue across divides still possible? Political scientist Richard Gebhardt and psychologist Marina Weisband explore the issue from a German perspective. Read the article. |
| Gender Equality Task Force How can we make safer spaces from a gendered perspective? |
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| The Gender Equality Task Force for Lifelong Learning hosted a workshop during the European Week of Regions and Cities to discuss gender equality, wellbeing, and digital safety in education. Organised by EAEA, EfVET, and EARLALL, the event emphasised the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in creating safe online and offline spaces. Read the article. |
| European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) Multiple upcoming webinars, save the date! |
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| 24th of November | 9 – 10.10 CET | online Building employability skills with digital tools 2nd of December | 12 – 13.10 CET | online Unpacking Bias in Educational Technologies 10th December | 12 -13 CET | online Reaching Every Learner – Digital Skills in the Union of Skills |
| EDEH Membership (required for access to some events): Become a member |
| News from the Bubble |
| The next policy news will be sent out to your email by the end of the month. For any questions or comments, please contact our Senior EU Public Affairs Coordinator, Greta, at greta.pelucco@eaea.org. |
| EAEA publications |
| Statement: EAEA statement on the EU Civil Society Strategy Statement: EAEA statement on the European Pillar of Social Rights – Call for evidence Vice presidents of EAEA board: |