Communication and cooperation skills are important in today´s labour market. But how to assess them? Professor Maurice de Greef from Vrije Universiteit Brussel has studied the validation of transvers...
Understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) works is a key skill – now and for tomorrow – says leading computer science and information technology professor Matti Tedre.
Are vocational skills still enough for adults in the challenging job market? Marcella Milana, professor in education and Chair of the European Society for Research on the Education of Adults, believes...
The variety of different forms of text and information in our daily lives is exploding. “Literacy as a concept also needs to expand,” argues Finnish literacy researcher Sari Sulkunen.
Climate literacy remains low on the continent that is suffering disproportionately from the effects of climate change.
Speakers’ Corner. Shame is often at the heart of resistance to adult learning, writes Professor Jude Walker. We need to drag shame into the daylight to diminish its power.
Three Quick Ones. We need to acknowledge that people have many valid reasons for not participating in adult education, argues Professor Daniela Holzer.
Feature. Protesting is a key part of democratic culture and a strong civil society. Successful protesting often requires learning a variety of different tactics.
Dialogues with the past. Professor Emejulu discusses bell hooks’ lasting influence on pedagogy, solidarity and resistance.
World of Research. Emeritus Professor Linden West delves into the stories of marginalised people to understand obstacles to adult learning, and to encourage dialogue and democratic participation.
Feature. African countries suffer disproportionately from the consequences of climate change, but have little control over climate policy.
Q&A. We talked to Professor Aline Sierp about better acknowledging the way collective memories shape our views, politics – and even the ongoing war in Ukraine.
