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UNESCO Learning Cities webinar: 'Advancing lifelong learning in Africa – Regional partnerships for learning cities'

On 18 November 2026, the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities will host the webinar, 'Advancing lifelong learning in ...
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10,000 literacy educators worldwide empowered through digital skills training

For the educator quoted above, digital skills have become a fundamental part of teaching. This experience reflects a wider ...
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Blog: Learning cities as civic ecosystems: Culture, creativity and the conditions for lifelong learning

Across the UK and internationally, interest in learning cities continues to grow. Yet discussions about lifelong learning often remain tethered to formal education systems, institutions, ...
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Multilingual Media and Information Literacy Course for Adult Educators now available in English, French and Spanish

On 19 May 2026, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), in collaboration with UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies Unit, launched French and Spanish versions of ...
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New issue of the International Review of Education out now

Geographically, the seven articles featured in this latest issue of IRE cover Southeast Asia, the European Union, Canada, Norway, Portugal and Hungary. Topics include skills shortages and ...
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Implementing effective reskilling and upskilling: learning programmes for older adults, research report

Lifelong learning – particularly the opportunities it offers for reskilling and upskilling – plays a pivotal role in this endeavour. It enables older adults to remain active in the workforce, adapt to ...
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Call for Applications: Host the Seventh International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC 7)

The International Conference is a key component of the upcoming GNLC thematic cycle, focusing on the transformative potential of AI in urban development. Through this lens, member cities will gain ...
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Call for applications: Strengthening Lifelong Learning Systems through Multi-level and Multi-sectoral Engagement

This programme marks the first year of a three-year initiative designed to support countries in strengthening lifelong learning systems through structured technical support, international exchange and ...
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Seminario web: Competencias digitales sin límites: presentación de un nuevo curso multilingüe global para docentes de alfabetización

Los docentes de alfabetización son fundamentales para lograr una educación inclusiva, equitativa y de alta calidad. Su labor empodera a los alumnos, apoya a las comunidades e impulsa la transformación ...
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New digital skills course for literacy educators in Arabic, French and Spanish

This new course highlights the growing importance of equipping educators with the skills needed to navigate and shape the digital transformation of education and society. By making the course ...
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72 cities from 46 countries join UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities

On 4 December 2025, UNESCO welcomed 72 new cities from 46 countries to the Global Network of Learning Cities, recognizing their outstanding commitment to making the right to education across all ages ...