eucen has coordinated EU-funded projects for over 20 years. Regularly submits project proposals to the European Commission. eucen also accepts to become partner of other EU-funded projects, each occasion with a specific role, from evaluators to workpackage leaders for dissemination or exploitation. The products of eucen's projects are tools, reports, analysis, online observatories, etc. Outputs produced by projects are free to use and openly available. You can find links to these products from our Resources section. More...

Warsaw, June 2014
Charmey, May 2013
Malta, November 2012
Graz, May 2012
Genoa, November 2011
Granada, May 2011
Rovaniemi, June 2010. More...

The National/Regional Networks that are members of eucen currently are:

AT | Austrian University Continuing Education and Staff Development Network (AUCEN)
Netzwerk für Universitäre Weiterbildung und Personalentwicklung in Österreich
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BE | Commision Education tout au long de la Vie (ETALV)
Commision Education tout au long de la Vie
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CH | Swiss University Continuing Education (Swissuni)
Formation continue universitaire suisse
Universitäre Weiterbildung Schweiz
Formazione Continua Universitaria Svizzera
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DE | The German Association for University Continuing and Distance Education (DGWF)
Deutsche Gessellschaft für wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung und Fernstudium
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EE | Estonian Network for University Continuing Education (ENUCE)
EATK | Eesti Akadeemilise Täienduskoolituse Koostöövõrk
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ES | Spanish Universities Network of Graduate & Continuing Permanent Education (RUEPEP)
Red Universitaria de Estudios de Postgrado y Educación Permanente
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FI | University Continuing Education Network in Finland (UCEF)
Yliopistojen Aikuiskoulutusverkosto 
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FR | Conférence nationale des Directeurs de Service Universitaire de la Formation Continue (CDSUFC)
Conférence nationale des Directeurs de Service Universitaire de la Formation Continue 
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HU | Hungarian University Lifelong Learning Network (MELLearN)
MELLearN-Felsőoktatási Hálózat az életen át tartó tanulásért

IT | Rete Universitaria Italiana per l’Apprendimento Permanente (RUIAP)
Rete Universitaria Italiana per l’Apprendimento Permanente
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PL | Polish Universities for Lifelong Learning network (PULL)
Polish Universities for Lifelong Learning network
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PT | Portuguese Association of Universities for Continuing Education (AUPEC)
Associação das Universidades Portuguesas para a Educação Contínua
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SK | Slovak Academic Association for Lifelong Learning (SAALL)
Slovenská akademická asociácia pre celoživotné vzdelávani
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TR | Turkish Universities Continuing Education Centres (TÜSEM)
Türkiye Üniversiteler Sürekli Eğitim Merkezleri
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UK | Universities Association for Lifelong Learning (UALL)
Universities Association for Lifelong Learning
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eucen has always recognised the importance of having close links with National and Regional Networks focused on LLL and CE.
The number of National and Regional Networks that are members of eucen has increased steadily. We not only have links to formal networks but also to informal groups that have a real interest in discussing the needs and current climate of LLL and CE in their country.

What can eucen do for National Networks?
- eucen website resources and links to Network member webpages
- Meetings of Network Representatives and Poster Sessions at eucen Conferences
- Organise seminars or study visits
- Roles in eucen projects
- Support for new networks
- Support for regional groupings of National Networks
- Support project development and lobbying at national and European levels
- eucen representation at Network Conferences. More...

eucen has an important role in the policy making process. It is represented on a number of committees and advisory panels at European level and provides experts and expert teams for international projects and consultancy to universities wishing to develop lifelong learning strategies and actions. Through conferences, projects and networking activities we provide a wide range of opportunities for staff and curriculum development, for the sharing of best practice and for the development of international contacts for ULLL. More...

Assist ULLL policy makers in selecting the most appropriate and effective policies for their own institutions
Provide a forum in which ideas about ULLL can be discussed
Provide an accurate and rapid source of information to members on ULLL in European countries
Help members to strengthen their contacts with employers and the professions in European countries
Encourage the exchange of information between universities and employers to identify their changing LLL needs
Provide academic and administrative support with members working together to expand their LLL provision
Support members wishing to develop European LLL research
Provide opportunities for LLL staff development through staff exchange
Seek opportunities for student exchange. More...

Enable the exchange of experience and information between members on current lifelong learning regulations and policies and establish contacts with the relevant European bodies
Provide contacts for members with lifelong learning policy makers and practitioners in a range of universities throughout Europe
Seek to harmonise levels of quality for ULLL among members and to maintain standards for effective monitoring
Contribute to the development of an effective university credit transfer system that would be acceptable within the network
Seek to influence European policy on ULLL. More...

Enable members to serve most effectively the people of Europe, particularly in their own regions, through the provision of high quality lifelong learning
Influence the development of university lifelong learning policy throughout Europe
Promote a European model of lifelong learning based on democracy, equal rights and social justice
Contribute to a lifelong learning policy that takes into account economic and social needs
Promote interaction in order to identify and mobilise resources within the Association network. More...

The definition of ULLL varies between countries and universities. eucen seeks to include this rich diversity and to have a coherent focus for our activities. We have therefore adopted the following definition of University Lifelong Learning (ULLL):
"ULLL is the provision by higher education institutions of learning opportunities, services and research for: the personal and professional development of a wide range of individuals - lifelong and lifewide; and the social, cultural and economic development of communities and the region. It is at university level and research-based; it focuses primarily on the needs of the learners; and it is often developed and/or provided in collaboration with stakeholders and external actors". More...

To contribute to the economic and cultural life of Europe through the promotion and advancement of lifelong learning within higher education institutions in Europe and elsewhere
To foster universities' influence in the development of lifelong learning knowledge and policies throughout Europe
In furtherance of the above-mentioned objectives the Association shall have, amongst its functions, the following:
To provide a forum for the development, interchange and dissemination of innovation and good practice on lifelong learning within European higher education
To encourage high standards in all areas of lifelong learning and to harmonise levels of quality for lifelong learning among its members
To represent the interests of the lifelong learning community within higher education and to European policymakers
To facilitate communication, liaison and collaboration with other appropriate bodies and organisations
To promote and conduct research into lifelong learning and to disseminate the results of this research
To obtain, collect and receive money, funds and other property and to administer them in pursuance of the objectives of the Association
The Association shall ensure that its objectives and activities remain non profit-making. More...