Co-funded by the European Union logo and Lifelong Learning Platform logo   LLLP Insights   May 2026   Highlight of the month Banner with children of different ages learning   ECSWE- Join the HERMMES Ambassador Training before 31 May! This 15-month (mostly) online training for professionals who want to become ambassadors for healthy digital media education of children will be delivered by 25+ distinguished lecturers. We are inviting you to join us this September! Learn more and register before 31 May!   News from the platform   Expanding the scope of cyberbullying beyond school walls
The European Commission took decisive steps to tackle how the internet impacts our youth and children, with the Action Plan against Cyberbullying. Read our reaction on our website The 2026 edition of the LLLAwards is back!
We’re celebrating practices in 4 categories related to our Annual Theme on validation and recognition that make people’s learning journey visible and valued. Apply by 31st August Save the date for our High-Level Policy Debate and General Assembly 2026!
On 29 and 30 June, LLLP members and partners will gather for a high-level policy debate on AI and its impact in education as well as for the regular General Assembly.   LLLP Projects   New STRIDE Research about Inclusion in Education – Read the latest Reports          Check out the recently published key research reports advancing equity and inclusion in education and training in Europe.   ImpactBOX – Free Tools for Inclusive Learning – Explore the new MaterialsImpactBox is developing free Open Educational Resources to help education and training organisations strengthen inclusion, diversity, digital inclusion and sustainability in practice.  DigiCLASS Reopens Survey on Digital Skills – Share your Experience The survey explores current practices, policies, and needs related to digital skills assessment in secondary and iVET education. Learn more.   News from the network   International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation – Reimagining Education through the Arts
The high-level roundtable at the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Marcos Ros Sempere, will explore the role of the arts in the education systems. Register for the eventESHA – AI in Education Is Here – EduAId Shows What Comes Next
The EduAId project offers a unique window into how AI is being framed at European level to explore how AI actually feels in schools and families. SOLIDAR+ – Share your practices for the Digital Citizenship Compendium
The survey aims to collect best practices in digital citizenship education in Europe as part of the DigiCitizenEdu project. It will be available until Wednesday 30 June.  Youth For Understanding (YFU) has joined Made Impact as a founding partner
This global initiative aims to strengthen the evidence, visibility, and recognition of international exchange and education worldwide and their positive impact on beneficiaries.  EAEA- Erasmus+: keep adult learning broad, inclusive & future-focusedEAEA calls for a strong, holistic and inclusive understanding of adult learning and education to be at the heart of the next Erasmus+ programme. Read the statement hereEURASHE – Join EURASHE’s Annual Conference on 17-18 June!EURASHE’s 35th Annual Conference in Amsterdam will be a renowned moment for the Higher Education community under the theme of applied research and innovation. RegisterEucA- Centering Student Affairs in Education – Join ECSAS 2026!With “Centering Student Affairs within the Higher Education Ecosystem,” leading voices from Europe and beyond will address the pressing challenges shaping higher education. EVTA- Join the baSE Policy Lab on Policy Solutions for Social EconomyThrough an interactive exchange, participants will share experiences and discuss the conditions needed to expand skills development in the social economy. Fill in this formEucA- Join the Sustainability Summer School 2026!Throughout the program, participants will deepen their understanding of sustainability while strengthening their ability to identify environmental needs and challenges. EFIL- Learn more about youth mobility in the Euro-Mediterranean ‘Youth Mobility in EuroMed’  launched its first initiatives to promote youth mobility between Europe and the Southern Mediterranean, and combat xenophobia among young people. EucA- FERMA Forum 2026: Sponsored Program for StudentsThe FERMA Forum Program offers university students a unique opportunity to step into the world of risk management, insurance, and strategic foresight. Learn more on how to joinESN- Register before 3 June to learn more about academic catalogues The DACEM project – Digitising Academic Catalogues for Enhanced Mobility is organising 2 events in June to explore how academic catalogues can become more user-friendly. EucA- Student Bootcamp: Shaping the FutureThe Student Bootcamp: Shaping the Future is an intensive programme focused onactive European citizenship and leadership development. More information hereEucA- Madrid Innovation Safari for university studentsUniversity students from all study areas are invited to discover Madrid’s vibrant socialinnovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem through an immersive international experienceELM Magazine- Non-formal adult education puts learners at the heart of resilience
“Non-formal adult education has a pivotal role in reinforcing Europe’s collective resilience, and the learner’s voice must be its central guide,” says Dearbháil Lawless. Read moreEuropean Scientific Journal for Dual Higher Education- Call for papers on AIThe issue of the journal will examine how AI can drive pedagogical innovation, reshape teaching, learning and more. The deadline is 15 September! EASE – Join the 5th European Summit of STEAM EducatorsThe summit will explore how autonomous AI agents can become meaningful partners in education by complementing educators and enhancing creativity.  Social Innovation Forum – Open calls for education & skills, inclusion & more!The Call for Nominations of promising social innovation initiatives for the Social Innovation Forum 2026 is now open for projects in the Social Innovation Match (SIM) database.   Inside the EU    EU Commission – How PES are applying skills-based approaches The Thematic Paper by the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) examines skills-based approaches to improve job profiling, job matching, etc.  Cedefop- Beyond training: what drives skills development at work?Around 50% of European workers do not receive any employer-organised training.  Who fills the gap, and how does learning at work actually happen? Read more in this article EU Commission – The European Skills & VET Week is back!The event will bring together policy makers, experts, learners, employers, and training providers to exchange ideas and shape the future of skills and learning across Europe.   EU Commission – Virtual conference on the future of VETThe virtual conference will provide an opportunity for policy-makers, stakeholders, experts and researchers to discuss the findings of the research project on VET excellence and inclusion.  Cedefop- Join the “Advancing research in adult learning” seminar in GreeceThis Cedefop research seminar brings together researchers, statisticians and analysts to explore innovative methods for measuring and analysing adult learning. Learn more here Cedefop- European Skills & VET Week: Ex-Ante Stakeholder Engagement SurveyThe purpose of the survey is to understand your current awareness of and attitudes towards VET and skills development in Europe before the European Skills & VET Week begins.  Cedefop- Policy approaches to tackle VET teacher shortages in the EUEU Member States, Norway and Iceland have been introducing systemic and project-based measures in national VET reform plans for shortages. Read here the main findings EESC – Europe Day StatementOn Europe Day, we celebrated not simply a political union or an economic project, but a democratic vision founded on peace, participation & solidarity among peoples. Read more ETF- Europe Day 2026: Skills, people, and the meaning of the European projectEurope Day is a forward-facing date and a reminder that the European solidarity project is permanently unfinished, and that its continuation depends on choices made every day.  EESC – How youth entrepreneurship can boost Europe’s competitivenessThe opinion sets out how supporting young entrepreneurs can strengthen innovation, foster sustainable growth and help secure the future of Europe’s SMEs. Read the opinion hereEU Commission – Erasmus Mundus Master’s in multilingualism & cultural diversityThis interdisciplinary programme brings together expertise in linguistics, education, psychology and sociology. Find out more about the application process here.   LLL in the world   The International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE)Check out the latest general issue of the International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE). UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning- Join the course on digital competences!Join the new open-source, self-paced course “Improving the digital competencies of literacy educators”, available on the UIL Learning Hub in English, Arabic, French and Spanish.   Your voice in Europe    Accessible EU Needs Detection Survey Feedback on the ERA Forum Stakeholders Document ‘Living Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Generative AI for Research’ EU Youth Strategy post 2027    Centres of Vocational Excellence  Increased offer and diversification of accredited non-formal training courses and adult training providers  Tender Notice – Procurement of Services for Methodological Support, Scenario Development, and Multimedia Production for Online Training for the CEC and Other Voter Education Initiatives (Ukraine ­  Intern I YUFE – Young Universities for the Future of Europe Head of Unit, Outreach and Engagement I EIGE – European Institute for Gender Equality  Junior Advisor I OECD  Senior Communications Officer I REScoop.eu ­   Publications   UNESCO- Global education monitoring report 2026: access and equity, countdown to 2030 UNESCO- Global education monitoring report 2026: access and equity, countdown to 2030 ­ UNESCO- Education and justice: Learning to build just societies UNESCO- Education and justice: Learning to build just societies ­   United Nations Children's Fund, Education International, Global Partnership for Education- Educators at the heart of greening education A climate resilience toolkit for policymakers United Nations Children’s Fund, Education International, Global Partnership for Education- Educators at the heart of greening educationA climate resilience toolkit for policymakers ­ OECD- Building strong foundations for life Results from the 2025 Early Learning and Child Well-being study OECD- Building strong foundations for lifeResults from the 2025 Early Learning and Child Well-being study ­   Cedefop- Beyond skills development: unleashing human potential