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New issue of the International Review of Education out now
What gets forgotten in the rush to make students resilient or adaptable or market-ready is really almost everything that is ...
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Cities to lead the charge on climate action through lifelong learning, say leaders at Hamburg Sustainability Conference
The session, titled ‘Inclusive Governance for Learning-Based Urban Climate Action’, brought together city leaders, academics, youth, and civil society representatives to explore how participatory ...
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Blog: Lifelong learning lessons from Cork
Having heard so much about the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, I was eager to explore its diverse programme. I was impressed by the extensive range of activities and the strong spirit of ...
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“The educational system must value, recover, document, and project ...
What can we learn from the traditional knowledge and lifelong learning systems of Indigenous peoples to develop learning ecosystems around the world? By recognizing all the good that still exists in ...
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‘UIL and Germany is a success story’ – Interview with Mr Roman Luckscheiter, Secretary-General of the German Commission for UNESCO
In this interview, Mr Roman Luckscheiter, Secretary-General of the German Commission for UNESCO and new member of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) Governing Board, reflects on the ...
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UNESCO Learning Cities webinar ‘Learning without limits: Empowering urban communities through non-formal learning spaces’ | Institute for Lifelong Learning
The event is part of the new UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning global webinar series, ‘Unlocking the power of lifelong learning’, bringing together stakeholders from across the globe every first ...
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Building skills for the future: How the UNESCO Learning City of Dublin tackles skills shortages while promoting inclusion
As a UNESCO learning city since 2019, Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, puts lifelong learning at the top of its agenda. Investing in human capital is crucial to Dublin’s successful ...
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A right to education for all: Unlocking potential behind bars
As we mark International Day of Education, Daniel Baril looks back at the Montreal International Conference on Education in Prison in a UIL Blog post, presenting an inspiring vision for the future of ...
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De l’industrie à l’innovation : comment Yanbu façonne l'apprentissage tout au long de la vie pour tous
La ville industrielle de Yanbu, située sur la côte de la mer Rouge en Arabie saoudite, est un pôle pionnier axé sur la création d'une société durable et orientée vers la connaissance et le savoir. Dès ...
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10 cities receive UNESCO Award for their outstanding achievements in lifelong learning
Benguerir, Morocco Located in Morocco's Marrakesh-Safi region and home to 102,000 residents, Benguerir has made significant strides since becoming a UNESCO learning city in 2020. Supported by a 164% ...
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From industry to innovation: How Yanbu is shaping lifelong learning for all | Institute for Lifelong Learning
Yanbu Industrial City, situated on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, is a pioneering hub focused on creating a sustainable, knowledge-driven society. From its inception, the city has dedicated itself to ...