EUCEN

A great start to 𝗲𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶!

This morning, representatives from 𝗲𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 across Europe came together to share experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from one another 🤝

The day began with an inspiring workshop on 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, led by Professor emeritus 𝗪𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗿. Together, participants explored how universities can create more flexible learning opportunities, strengthen recognition practices, and support learners at every stage of life 🎓📚

We also discussed the findings of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗲𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 and reflected on how University Lifelong Learning is responding to Europe’s green, digital, and demographic transitions 🌱💻👥

A heartfelt thank you to all National Network representatives for their engagement, insights, and commitment to advancing lifelong learning across Europe. We look forward to the conversations ahead! ✨

FOOD INCLUDES presented at the “Global Connection for Local Change” Conference

The FOOD INCLUDES project was presented by CEBANC during the “Global Connection for Local Change” Conference Outreach Event, organised by Tknika in Vitoria-Gasteiz on 23 April.

As part of the Project Dissemination Day, FOOD INCLUDES was presented alongside other European VET initiatives promoting innovation, cooperation, and international collaboration in vocational education and training.

The event gathered 256 regional and international participants, including representatives from Basque, Spanish, and European VET centres, fostering valuable exchanges on project results, best practices, and future training approaches.

🎤 We’re excited to announce our third and final keynote speaker for the eucen Cagliari: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗿 🌍

📅 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
⏰ 𝟭𝟭:𝟰𝟱 𝗔𝗠
👤 𝗪𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗿

🎙️ Keynote: “𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀: 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻”

Wieger Bakker is Professor emeritus at Utrecht University School of Governance, An inspiring voice in governance, lifelong learning, and higher education, bringing decades of international academic leadership and innovation to the stage ✨

👉 Check Conference programme: https://web.unica.it/unica/protected/537831/0/def/ref/GNE525625/

See you in Cagliari!

🎙️ New episode of 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - a project by 𝗲𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻

In this episode, we explore the SAMUELE project together with one of its partners, Rasmus Johnsen from Copenhagen Business School, and external evaluator Edith Hammer from UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Join the conversation on lifelong learning, collaboration, and innovation across Europe 🌍

🎙Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07fHZCVOeys7jqDCFK5p7r?si=HNGyzJfuQKyxrCTpm89Ldg&nd=1&dlsi=20cf37c994d5406b

We are pleased to introduce one of the keynote speakers of the 56th eucen Annual Conference in Cagliari.

🎤 Prof. Mauro Palumbo
of Genoa
📅 3 June 2026
🕒 15:30
Keynote Title:
Universities as Agents for Social Equity and Inclusion: a Challenge for Lifelong Learning

Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Genoa, Mauro Palumbo has dedicated his academic and professional career to social inequalities, lifelong learning, youth conditions, evaluation, and the transition from education to work. With extensive experience in European projects and institutional collaboration, he has significantly contributed to the development of lifelong learning policies and practices in Italy and across Europe.
As founder and former President of both the Italian Evaluation Society (AIV) and the Italian Network of LLL Universities (RUIAP), his work continues to inspire universities as drivers of inclusion and social transformation.
Join us in Cagliari for this inspiring keynote session.

👉Register eucen Conference in Cagliari:
https://sondaggi-unica.limesurvey.net/274176?lang=en

🗣Full program information:
https://web.unica.it/unica/protected/536221/0/def/ref/GNE525625/

📢 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿: 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮

We are pleased to announce a special premier taking place on 26 May, hosted by EUCEN.

🎬 The premiere will showcase Documented Stories, a documentary produced within the framework of the Include Me+ project. Documented Stories brings together a powerful collection of videos featuring selected key voices who share their lived experiences and reflections on:
• The impact of digital media in their personal and professional lives
• How organisations use digital media to drive social impact
• The perspectives of digital media creators shaping today’s online spaces

This documentary highlights diverse narratives that explore how digital media is transforming learning, engagement, inclusion, and social change across Europe and beyond.

📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: YouTube – EUCEN channel
📅 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁: 26 May at 12 am CET
🎥 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲: Available to watch all day

Join us for this inspiring moment of storytelling, reflection, and exchange on the role of digital media in inclusive education and society.

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⏳ Just over 2 weeks to go!
Cagliari is calling 🌍

Hosted by the 56th EUCEN Annual Conference will bring together educators, universities, researchers, and professionals from June 3–5 to discuss the future of lifelong learning in a changing world.

💡 Lifelong Learning
🤝 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
🚀 Future Skills
🎓 Meaningful connections & inspiring conversations

Still thinking about joining?
Now is the moment 😉✨

📍 Cagliari, Italy
🔗 More info & registration: link in bio

🎓 We are delighted to welcome Professor Laura Formenti from University of Milano-Bicocca at 56th eucen Annual Conference in Cagliari.

As keynote speaker Professor Formenti will share her talk:

“Allies in Learning: Re-enchanting the University through Diverse Voices”

An internationally recognised scholar in adult education, complexity theories, and lifelong learning, Laura Formenti’s work challenges traditional ideas of knowledge and explores transformative, dialogic, and collaborative approaches to education.

She has served as:
✨ Former Chair of European Society for Research on the Education of Adults
✨ Past President of RUIAP
✨ Co-recipient of the AAACE Cyril O. Houle Award
✨ Responsible for Lifelong Learning actions within the INVEST European University Alliance

🏫 University of Cagliari
🗓 Thursday 4th June
🕘 9hs

👉 Full programme form 56th eucen Conference:
https://web.unica.it/unica/protected/536221/0/def/ref/GNE525625/