23
May

A top uni­ver­si­ty with a diverse student body – Old and New Inequalities

CEU's Higher Education Research Group's event series University in the spotlight

Organiser: Central European University

Massification of higher education has not led to social equality or upward social mobility the way many had hoped for. The pressures for uni­ver­si­ties to be com­pe­ti­ti­ve in the global neo­li­be­ral race for funds and talents often outweigh the com­mit­ments to social inclusion in access and retention of students. On the other hand, students are also incre­a­sing­ly competing for specific insti­tu­ti­ons and programs. This session is dedicated to the seemingly irre­con­cilable pressures of inclusion and excel­lence in higher education from the per­spec­ti­ve of national states and how they manage their overall higher education systems. Recent policy changes addres­sing these issues in Portugal will illu­stra­te the attempts to address these chal­lenges. Registration.

15:30 – 00:00
Vienna Campus Quellenstrasse 51 Room : D001
Diskussion


Oct
19–
20
09:00
Thessaloniki, Greece
Workshop

Web Intelligence Hub — Landscaping Workshop

Cedefop and Eurostat

Organised by Eurostat and Cedefop, the workshop will bring together representatives of National Statistical Institutes (NSIs), ICEs, researchers and developers on 19–20 October at Cedefop’s premises in Thessaloniki. The event will explore the latest trends in European labour market demand as reflected in online job advertisements (OJAs) and other relevant sources.

Discussions will focus on key aspects of the project, including the representativeness of OJAs in relation to vacancies in European labour markets; the assessment of existing web sources and identification of new ones; methods for improving the quality of collected data in near real time; and emerging trends in demand for new roles across the EU27 Member States, EFTA countries and the UK. Participants will also further examine the contribution of EURES vacancy data and discuss technical aspects of data collection, processing and analysis.

The workshop aims to take stock of current project developments, identify priority areas for improving OJA collection and classification pipelines, and generate insights through cross-country comparisons of the data and their representativeness of national labour markets. It will also provide an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation between Eurostat, Cedefop, EURES and the NSIs.

Participation in the event is possible by invitation only.


Oct
20
09:00-14:00
Haus der Ingenieure | Businessebene Eschenbachgasse 9, 1010 Wien
Forum

Europass Stakeholder Event 2026

Microcredentials und European Digital Credentials for Learning als Chance zur Minderung des Fachkräftemangels

OeAD-GmbH

Die Europass Stakeholder Veranstaltung 2026 bietet den Rahmen, um die Potentiale von Microcredentials sowie digitalen Kompetenznachweisen in der europäischen – und vor allem in der österreichischen Berufsbildung zu diskutieren. Durch Fachinputs, Diskussionen und Praxisbeispiele werden Chancen, Herausforderungen und mögliche Umsetzungspfade aufgezeigt. Ziel ist es, ein gemeinsames Verständnis zu fördern und ein klareres Bild davon zu gewinnen, wie Microcredentials und European Digital Credentials for Learning (EDC) die Berufsbildung der Zukunft – besonders im Hinblick auf den Fachkräftemangel und Skills Gap - unterstützen können. Karin Luomi-Messerer hält die Einführung unter dem Titel "Microcredentials in Europa – Wo stehen wir bei der Umsetzung?" und nimmt an der Podiumsdiskussion teil.


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.


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.

November

2026



Nov
3
10:00-16:00
Universität Wien
Konferenz

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.


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.