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    18
    –20
    May

    7th Crossing Boundaries Conference

    Learning Across Continents: Conversations in a divided world

    Organiser: VETNET

    Topics:

    • How do we under­stand the role of VET in preparing young people for work when labour markets and work­places are in flux natio­nal­ly and internationally?
    • Is this changing the nature of VET and VET curricula? Is it raising new questions on work, labour markets and education? What is core to VET that is stable across different contexts?
    • Are systems looking more similar or more different from each other?
    • What are the main factors—such as workplace orga­ni­sa­ti­on, changing labour markets, changing enrolment in schools and uni­ver­si­ties, and the nature of economies that are influen­cing different aspects of VET provision—such as cur­ri­cu­lum, gover­nan­ce, part­ner­ships, enroll­ment patterns—in different countries?
    • How do we connect better as rese­ar­chers, and use VET research to build connection?

    Dates and timeline

    • Submission of abstracts: opens 15 October 2026, closes 15 November 2026
    • Notification of accep­tance: 15 December 2026
    • Submission of full paper: 20 February 2027
    • Feedback to your paper: 31 March 2027. You will then have 10 days to make the neces­s­a­ries changes.
    • Conference: 18–20 May 2027
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    10:00 – 00:00
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Conference
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    Oct
    20–
    23
    09:00-14:00
    SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, Brugge
    Conference

    Save the Date: EfVET Annual Conference 2026

    Global Citizenship Empowered by VET

    EfVET’s Global VET Thematic Team invites to join in Brugge for three days focused on strengthening Europe’s competitiveness through skills, innovation and international cooperation. The EfVET Conference brings together 500+ TVET stakeholders from Europe and beyond. It is a pivotal network event for TVET professionals, EU institutions, education experts, industry leaders, policymakers and researchers to engage in dynamic activities, fostering collaboration and advocacy in TVET with this years focus of: Global Citizenship Empowered by VET.
    Deadlines for submisions: 28th August 2026.
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    Oct
    21–
    22
    09:30
    Flagey, Brussels; Virtually
    Konferenz

    Shaping Europe through Skills

    2026 EPALE Community Conference

    EPALE, European Union

    In 2026, the Community Conference will explore how skills can shape a fairer, more resilient Europe. Across two days, it will be looked at how skills policies can support quality jobs, equal opportunities, and stronger democratic participation, bringing together voices from European institutions, policymakers, practitioners, and the EPALE community. On the first day will be explored how European skills policies can support competitiveness and inclusion, focusing on the recognition and portability of competences across borders, and on how upskilling and reskilling can help adults navigate the transitions brought by automation and AI. On the second day, the focus will shift to the role of adult learning in strengthening civic skills, critical thinking, and democratic participation, exploring how digital literacy and community-based approaches can empower adults to become active citizens. In-person attendance is reserved for invited participants, but the entire community is warmly encouraged to take part virtually.
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    November

    2026

    Nov
    2
    23:00
    Tagungsort: Universität Klagenfurt
    Call for Papers
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    Call for Papers für die GfHf-Tagung 2027

    Hochschulen in der Demokratie - Wissenschaftlicher Anspruch und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung

    Gesellschaft für Hochschulforschung (GfHf)

    Die Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Hochschulforschung am 17.-19.03.2027 widmet sich dem vielschichtigen Verhältnis von Hochschulen und Demokratie. Willkommen sind sowohl theoretisch-konzeptionelle als auch empirisch basierte oder praxisorientierte Beiträge. Abstracts sind in deutscher und englischer Sprache möglich und (ausschließlich) über das Tagungsmanagementsystem ConfTool einzureichen: https://www.conftool.com/gfhf2027. Laufend aktualisierte Informationen zur Tagung finden sie unter: www.aau.at/gfhf-2027.
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    Nov
    3
    10:00-16:00
    Universität Wien
    Konferenz
    pdf

    Soziale Dimension in der Hochschulbildung — Relaunch-Prozess 2026

    Vernetzungskonferenz 2026

    Bundesministerium Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung

    Seit der „Nationalen Strategie zur sozialen Dimension in der Hochschulbildung“ (2017) haben Anforderungen der Teilhabe und Gleichberechtigung in der Hochschullandschaft weiter Fuß gefasst. Obwohl Aspekte der sozialen Dimension innerhalb der Hochschulen und in der übergreifenden Hochschulsteuerung mitgedacht werden, besteht weiterhin ein Implementation-Gap. Die (quantitativen) Ziele der Nationalen Strategie wurden weitgehend nicht erreicht. Daher stellt sich die Frage, wie eine wirkungsvolle Implementierung von Maßnahmen - zielgruppenspezifisch oder im Mainstream - und das Monitoring zukünftiger Zielsetzungen forciert werden können. Die Konferenz beinhaltet u.a. drei parallele Workshops zu folgenden Themen:
    • Mainstreaming der sozialen Dimension
    • Maßnahmenentwicklung - wirksame Implementierung und Monitoring
    • Zielgruppe der erwerbstätigen Studierenden und Vereinbarkeit
    Um Anmeldung wird gebeten.
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    Nov
    9–
    10
    09:30
    Brussels, Belgium
    Forum

    Sixth Policy learning forum (PLF) on ups­kil­ling pathways for all adults

    Understanding Participation in Adult Training

    Cedefop; European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

    In November 2026, Cedefop and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will organise the sixth Policy Learning Forum on upskilling pathways for all adults. Policy Learning Fora (PLF) on upskilling pathways are a series of policy learning events aimed at providing a platform for countries to share experiences and explore common challenges in upskilling adults. The Sixth Policy Learning Forum (PLF) on upskilling pathways will focus on understanding participation in adult training and discussing forward-looking approaches to supporting lifelong and life-wide adult upskilling.
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    Nov
    9–
    13
    09:00
    Brussels, Belgium
    Conference

    ERPL Conference 2026

    Call for Contributions for the European RPL Week 2026

    The European Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Network invites organisations and individuals across Europe to contribute events and activities as part of European RPL Week 2026, taking place from 9–13 November 2026. European RPL Week will showcase Recognition of Prior Learning through a diverse programme of online and in-person activities designed to raise awareness, share practice, and support engagement with RPL across different sectors and communities. Deadline for contributions is the 30 September 2026. They can be submitted through this link.
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