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Colombian Network of Learning Cities Launched

Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga, Mayor of the UNESCO Learning City of Medellín, has been appointed President of the Network. He ...
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning and Tecnológico de Monterrey partner to advance lifelong learning in Latin America

Michael Fung, Executive Director of the Institute for the Future of Education at Tecnológico de Monterrey, said: 'Together ...
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning welcomes new Chair and Vice Chair of Governing Board for 2026–2027

The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is pleased to announce that H.E. Ms Zohour Alaoui, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Germany, has assumed the role of Chair of the UIL Governing ...
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UIL Launches New Multilingual Course to Boost Digital Skills of Literacy Educators

The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) announces the global launch of its new self-paced course, “Improving the digital competencies of literacy educators.” ...
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72 cities from 46 countries join UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities

N/A 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 ...
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70th anniversary of the International Review of Education: Solidarity against the backlash - Fostering dialogue in an age of fragmentation

A special event to mark 70 years of continuous publication of the International Review of Education - Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE).
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Entrevista con la Sra. Epsy Campbell Barr, ex vicepresidenta de Costa Rica: El aprendizaje a lo largo de toda la vida como herramienta poderosa para desafiar las estructuras de ...

La Sra. Epsy Campbell Barr, ex vicepresidenta de Costa Rica y nueva integrante del Consejo Directivo del Instituto de la UNESCO para el Aprendizaje a lo Largo de Toda la Vida (UIL), analiza el papel ...
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Greening communities guidance: Lifelong learning for climate and sustainability action

Approximately 3.3 to 3.6 billion people live in contexts that are highly vulnerable to climate change. (IPCC, 2023: Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report) Climate change poses a serious threat to ...
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In practice: Intergenerational learning through urban gardens in Barcelona

The Urban Gardens of Barcelona Network is a participatory programme led and funded by the Barcelona City Council through its Department of Urbanism, Ecological Transition and Urban Services. It ...
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Digital empowerment for lifelong learning and transformative andragogy (DELTA) for adult educators: introduction to the DELTA framework and resources

The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), in partnership with Shanghai Open University (SOU), has unveiled the DELTA Framework — Digital Empowerment for Lifelong Learning and Transformative ...
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning and Shanghai Open University Launch Strategic Global Partnership to Advance Learning Cities

Shanghai, 17 October 2025 — The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) and Shanghai Open University (SOU) have signed a landmark three-year partnership agreement to establish the UNESCO Global ...
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Advancing intergenerational learning: Identifying challenges and opportunities for older adults

Intergenerational experiences play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of both older and younger generations. Higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to support ...