Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, ministre de l'Éducation nationale, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, a lancé le cycle de rencontres "Les entretiens Jean Zay", en présence de Fabien Truong, sociologue, enseignant-chercheur à l'Université Paris 8 et auteur de "Jeunesses françaises. Bac+5 made in banlieues". Organisé par le ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, en partenariat avec Conversation France et le Monde, "Les entretiens Jean Zay" constituent un nouveau cycle de rencontres avec de jeunes chercheurs de l'université française, intellectuels et scientifiques qui interviennent, par leurs travaux et publications, dans le débat d'idées, la vie démocratique et la circulation des savoirs. Voir l'article...15 avril 2016
Lancement du cycle de rencontres : Les entretiens Jean Zay
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, ministre de l'Éducation nationale, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, a lancé le cycle de rencontres "Les entretiens Jean Zay", en présence de Fabien Truong, sociologue, enseignant-chercheur à l'Université Paris 8 et auteur de "Jeunesses françaises. Bac+5 made in banlieues". Organisé par le ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, en partenariat avec Conversation France et le Monde, "Les entretiens Jean Zay" constituent un nouveau cycle de rencontres avec de jeunes chercheurs de l'université française, intellectuels et scientifiques qui interviennent, par leurs travaux et publications, dans le débat d'idées, la vie démocratique et la circulation des savoirs. Voir l'article...UIL receives the President of the UNESCO General Conference
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is pleased to host the President of the 38th Session of the UNESCO General Conference and Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology of the Republic of Namibia, Mr Stanley Mutumba Simataa on his first visit to the Institute today, Friday 15 April 2016. More...
Learning Cities’ documents and materials now available in all six UN languages
Major Learning Cities documents and materials have been translated into all six official languages of the United Nations (UN). The documents are now available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish, which will ensure that information on building learning cities is widely available. More...
The role of libraries in addressing literacy challenges in the 21st century
At the workshop on ‘How Libraries Support National Literacy Efforts,’ which concludes today, 6 April 2016 at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) in Hamburg, participants from all world regions discussed ways in which countries can harness the potential of libraries by integrating their literacy activities with national literacy efforts and strategies at local and national levels. More...
Two new UNESCO Recommendations on education
In particular, the adoption of the Recommendation on Adult Learning and Education (ALE) gives momentum to strengthening ALE as it lays out guiding principles and a comprehensive, inter-sectoral approach to its promotion and development worldwide. The Recommendation concerning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reflects new trends in TVET as it provides an integrated and holistic approach to education and training that ensures the promotion of a broad spectrum of knowledge, skills and competencies for work and life. More...
Learning cities in Japan: Okayama joins the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Learning cities in Japan: Okayama joins the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities and reinforces its partnership with the UNESCO Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development. More...
Call for Applications - CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
In October 2016 the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) will offer six CONFINTEA Fellowships for a period of one month to government officials and representatives of civil society organizations working in key positions within the field of adult learning and education (ALE) in UNESCO Member States. More...
CONFINTEA Research Scholarships 2016
In September 2016, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) will offer four CONFINTEA Research Scholarships for a period of one month each to researchers from UNESCO Member States. More...
Six Decades of the Comparative and International Education Society: Taking Stock and Looking Forward
This year’s participation of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) focused on new developments in lifelong learning and, in particular, the lifelong learning themes and programmes that the Institute is working on. More...
Learning cities in Greece: Serres joins the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Serres is the second city in Greece that has joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. Serres has followed the Greek city of Larissa in joining the Network. More...
