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 Innovation is everywhere! From innovative pedagogies to research and developments in education, see what’s cooking in our pans!  Register for the LLLWeek 2025 – 20 years of LLLPRegistrations for the LLLWeek 2025 are open! With a full day dedicated to “Innovation” in education and training: come discover innovative practices and much, much more! Research Meets Practice – Webinar on 26 NovemberLLLP, in cooperation with Springer’s International Handbook of Lifelong Learning, launched a new series of webinars to present cutting-edge research on lifelong learning. Register here. BRiDGE – Guide on Interprofessional Working and CollaborationLLLP, together with the rest of the BRiDGE project team, released a guide on interprofessional working in education amongst researchers, policymakers, administrations and civil society.  Our members and partners bring innovation in their daily work. Projects, events, positions and new reports show how vibrant civil society can be in the field. SIRIUS – Inclusion through Play in Early Childhood – 21 NovemberThis event aims to strengthen the skills of educators and parents with playful tools to foster the learning and development of children. Register here and discover five innovative games! U!Innovate project strengthens entrepreneurial and innovation competencesThe U!Innovate Project aims to enhance the innovation capacity, entrepreneurial mindset and competitiveness of universities, fostering collaboration between stakeholders. Learn more! EVBB – Key Takeaways on Open Schooling from the EVBB EU PolicyCamp 2025The EVBB EU Policy Camp 2025 showed how the open school philosophy is radically transforming VET across Europe. Learn more about this approach in this article. EAEA – One Europe, Many Learners – 3 DecemberCome explore the future of adult learning and education, with a specific focus on the development of national registries and their integration into Individual Learning Account (ILA). EURASHE – Save the date: 35th EURASHE Annual Conference in June 2026!With the theme „Impact, Industry, Society: Demand-driven research and innovation for a competitive Europe” the conference will gather the higher education community in Amsterdam. EFIL- Global citizenship values through teaching and mobilityThe article presents how teachers can promote global citizenship values and how these values and behaviours can be promoted through international pupil mobility programmes. All Digital- Join the Policy Debate on EU funding and digital inclusion!On 20 November, the debate will bring together policymakers, learning providers and more to discuss how EU funding can better support digital skills, inclusion, and lifelong learning. ESHA – Rethinking school leadership in the age of Artificial IntelligenceIn the context of accelerating digital transformation, school leadership is facing unprecedented challenges – and opportunities. Read the article to find out more about this topic. ECSWE – Join the media maturity training for teachers & parents on 4 November!Join the 8 sessions of online training organised by HERMMES that will showcase how to find the balance with digital education for learners aged 0 to 18 years old. High-Level Conference on Lifelong Learning and Reflective practices – 19 NovemberEducation stakeholders will gather in Brussels to exchange views on how lifelong learning, and competence validation can strengthen Europe’s response to today’s challenges. More info. EANP – European Semester Spring Package 2025 ReactionThis new report provides EAPN’s analysis of the Spring Package and highlights the persistent gap between the EU’s economic governance and its social objectives. ELM Magazine – Tackling declining support for adult education in PortugalAs support for adult education declines in Portugal, initiatives like Citizens Xelerator are more important than ever. The project promotes civic engagement and social empathy among adults. Civil Society Europe – EU Commission to Withdraw Support for Non-profit SectorIn its Work Programme 2026, the Commission seeks to withdraw the European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive, following disagreement among Member States. More info here.  See all news about innovation from EU and international policy-makers in this section! EU Commission Work Programme 2026The European Commission published its work programme for 2026, setting out the list of the most important new policy and legislative initiatives it will take in the year ahead. EU Commission – Explainable AI in educationThis report provides an in-depth analysis of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) in the context of education, with a focus on promoting human oversight, ethical governance, and shared responsibility. EU Commission – Meet the 2025 laureates of the European Innovative Teaching AwardThe award aims to value the work of teachers and educators by making use of innovative, interactive, and inclusive teaching and learning practices. Discover the 2025 laureates! EU Commission published the report on the European Year of SkillsIn its communication to the other EU Institutions, the European Commission published its report on the implementation, results and overall assessment of European Year of Skills. EU Commission Have your say: improve the Migrant Integration HubThe European Commission’s EWSI, now called the Migrant Integration Hub (MIH), provides updates on migrant integration across EU countries. Have your say to improve its development. ETF Community of Innovative Educators – Now with more than 1600 members!Discover the Community and its New Learning Clubs on STEAM education, teaching with AI and Teachers Professional Development. And sign up for next webinar on 17 of November. Cedefop – Apprenticeships opening pathways to innovation & inclusion across EuropeApprenticeships are proving to be a powerful lever for equipping people with relevant skills while fostering inclusion, innovation, and resilience. Read more in this article. Cedefop – Transnational cooperation: a Union of Skills starts with collaborationAcross Europe, countries are aligning policies, sharing solutions and driving innovation through regional alliances, joint innovation projects and transnational cooperation. Read more details. UNESCO Global Education Coalition – New websiteThe Global Education Coalition, of which LLLP is a partner, has launched a new website to keep up the commitment to keep evolving and enhance collective visibility and collaboration. UNESCO UIL – Celebrating 70 years of research in lifelong learningOn 20 November 2025, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning will host a webinar, ‘The International Review of Education: 70 years of research in lifelong learning’. Register here. UNESCO UIL – International Review of EducationDon’t miss this month’s Editor’s Choice articles from the International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE): these six articles are free to download. UNESCO UIL – New open course for adult educatorsWith the support of Shanghai Open University, UNESCO UIL launched a new open-source, self-paced course: Digital Empowerment for Adult Educators. Check it out! OECD – New paper on ‘The impact of digital technologies on students’ learning’This working paper shares findings of a literature review on the impact of a range of digital tools on student outcomes, highlighting both their benefits and the challenges they present. Council of Europe- Global Education Week on 17-24 NovemberUnder the theme “Shaping a just, peaceful & sustainable future”, the 2025 edition is a call from the Global Education Network to turn hope into action. Find out more about it on their website. |