12
Nov

Implementing RPL in Higher Education Institutions: Building a trust-based culture

Conference of the European RPL Network

Organiser: European RPL Network

In addition to a clear vision for RPL as an overall concept, a culture of trust needs to be estab­lished to implement RPL. The reco­gni­ti­on and vali­da­ti­on of knowledge, skills and com­pe­ten­ces is uncharted territory for many higher education insti­tu­ti­ons and requires a paradigm shift towards the reco­gni­ti­on of reco­gni­ti­on, towards an RPL-friendly culture. How this culture can be promoted and how uni­ver­si­ties succeed in inte­gra­ting RPL into the life of the uni­ver­si­ty will be presented on the 3rd day of the con­fe­rence using examples of good practice from three partner countries of the European network.

11:00 – 12:30
Online
Conference

May

2027



May
18–
20
10:00
Johannesburg, South Africa
Conference

7th Crossing Boundaries Conference

Learning Across Continents: Conversations in a divided world

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