8
–11
Dec

Researching Work & Learning International Conference

Researching lifelong learning and innovation for work in times of crisis

Organiser: RWL International Advisory Committee

The Researching Work & Learning (RWL) International Conference Series is the world’s longest, con­ti­nuous­ly running inter­na­tio­nal research con­fe­rence series serving the field of workplace learning. It was initiated in 1999 by rese­ar­chers at the University of Leeds (UK). As of 2026 it has visited eleven countries in five continents.

The con­fe­rence series as a whole is organized through the work of the RWL International Advisory Committee. This committee is composed of leading inter­na­tio­nal scholars in the diverse field of workplace learning.

RWL14  local orga­ni­s­ing committee: Stephen Billett, Paula Brough, Steven Hodge, Ashlea Troth, Sarojni Choy and Carys Chan

09:00 – 00:00
Brisbane, Australia
Conference


Nov
11–
13
16:30
Barcelona, Spain
Conference

VET at the Centre of a Renewed Europe

EVTA Open Conference & General Assembly

European Vocational Training Association (EVTA)

As Europe faces demographic change, technological advances, the green transition and persistent labour shortages, vocational education and training (VET) has a key role to play in preparing people and businesses for the future. The EVTA Conference, “VET at the Centre of a Renewed Europe,” will explore how VET can support Europe's competitiveness, resilience and social inclusion by equipping people with the skills and adaptability needed to navigate changing labour markets. Bringing VET into the wider European policy debate, the conference will examine its role in responding to economic, technological and social transformations, supporting lifelong learning and shaping Europe's future workforce.


Nov
15
23:00
Veranstaltungsort: Universität Wien
Call for Papers

Call for Papers

Perspektiven der Hochschulentwicklung: Profilbildung und Finanzierung in Lehre, Forschung und Third Mission

Netzwerk Hochschulforschung Österreich

Das Netzwerk Hochschulforschung Österreich lädt zur Einreichung von Beiträgen für die 6. Hofo-Konferenz ein. Die Konferenz findet am 7. und 8. Juli 2027 an der Universität Wien statt und steht unter dem Thema:

„Perspektiven der Hochschulentwicklung: Profilbildung und Finanzierung in Lehre, Forschung und Third Mission“. Angesichts wachsender gesellschaftlicher Erwartungen, knapper Ressourcen und sich wandelnder Rahmenbedingungen stehen Hochschulen vor der Herausforderung, ihre Profile weiterzuentwickeln und strategische Prioritäten zu setzen. Die Konferenz widmet sich daher Fragen der Hochschulsteuerung, Governance, Finanzierung und Organisationsentwicklung sowie deren Auswirkungen auf Hochschulen und ihre Akteur:innen. Willkommen sind theoretische, empirische und praxisbezogene Beiträge aus der Hochschulforschung sowie angrenzenden Forschungsfeldern. Die Konferenz bietet Raum für den Austausch zwischen Wissenschaft, Hochschulmanagement und Hochschulpolitik. Die Einreichfrist für Abstracts ist am 15. Jänner 2027. Den vollständigen Call for Papers mit allen Informationen zu den Themenfeldern und Einreichungsmodalitäten finden Sie im PDF.


Nov
16
10:30-12:00
Online
Webinar

Strengthening TVET systems through deve­lo­ping centres of voca­tio­nal excellence

BIBB, European Training Foundation (ETF)

As part of the BMBFSFJ initiative Towards a Global TVET Agenda (TGTA), the TGTA team at BIBB, in collaboration with the European Training Foundation (ETF), is pleased to present a webinar exploring a core theme of the initiative. Outstanding TVET centres can act as catalysts within wider skills ecosystems. Working together, these institutions can learn from one another, forge connections to the public sector and support innovation. By creating the conditions for institutions to continuously improve and respond to changing skills needs, these institutions can help to strengthen TVET systems. When supported by effective governance, quality assurance, and partnerships they contribute to more resilient TVET systems. This webinar explores how the European Training Foundation (ETF) is supporting the identification and analysis of approaches to excellence through a ‘landscape mapping’, examining the enabling conditions that are rooted in different country contexts.


Nov
18–
19
12:00
Bertelsmann Stiftung, Berlin
Forum

11. OJA Forum

Analyse von Online-Stellenanzeigen

Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung, Bertelsmann Stiftung

Vertreter:innen von Universitäten, Forschungsinstituten, Unternehmen, Stiftungen und Bundesinstitutionen kommen auf dem OJA (Online Job Advertisements) Forum zusammen, um sich regelmäßig zu methodischen Fragestellungen und Herausforderungen bei der Analyse von Online-Stellenanzeigen auszutauschen. In der Arbeitsmarktforschung werden Online-Stellenanzeigen immer häufiger als Datenquelle genutzt. Das OJA Forum bietet einen Raum für den Austausch zu aktuellen Forschungen sowie die gemeinsame Erörterung verschiedener methodischer Ansätze. Es ermöglicht neben der Diskussion und der Vernetzung gemeinsame Standards zu setzen. Das 11. OJA Forum ist in fünf Sessions unterteilt:
  • Dateninfrastrukturen und Analysepipelines
  • Ausbildungsmarkt und akademische Jobprofile: Erkenntnisse aus Stellenanzeigen
  • Poster Session
  • Einblicke in die Praxis
  • Wie verändert KI die OJA-Analysen?
Die detaillierte Agenda ist im beigefügten PDF nachzulesen.


Nov
18–
19
11:00
Athens, Greece
Conference

From Skills to Employment

Bridging Training and the Labour Market

Hellenic Association of Vocational Training Centre Companies (ELSEKEK)

The Annual Vocational Training Conference will bring together representatives of the labour market and public authorities to explore how vocational training can better respond to skills needs and support sustainable employment in Greece. Through interactive workshops, alumni experiences, live demonstrations of tools and exchanges of good practices, participants will discuss ways to strengthen the links between vocational training, skills development and labour market needs. The conference aims to develop actionable proposals to improve training quality, foster innovation and promote social inclusion.


Nov
18–
20
15:30
Paris, France
Conference

EVBB Annual Conference

The EU VET Strategy: From Policy to Practice

European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training - EVBB

As work on the VET Strategy moves forward, the EVBB Annual Conference 2026 will bring together VET leaders, policymakers, project practitioners and institutional partners in Paris to explore what the strategy means for the future of vocational education and training across Europe. Under the theme Europe's VET Strategy in Action, the three-day conference will provide a platform for policy discussions, knowledge exchange and cooperation, connecting European priorities with the experiences and needs of VET institutions and organisations. The programme will feature interactive Implementation Labs, where participants can contribute to shaping practical outcomes, alongside a study visit to a Parisian VET institution and networking opportunities designed to encourage new partnerships and future projects. By bringing together stakeholders from across Europe, the conference aims to strengthen cooperation within the VET community and explore how emerging European policy priorities can translate into action at institutional and national levels.