25.02.2020

Grundtvig Award Call 2020

Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Grundtvig Award.

It’s that time of year again! Our call for applicants for the 2020 Grundtvig Award is now live, and can be found here: Grundtvig Award 2020. 

Every year, EAEA looks to adult education projects from Europe and further afield for their demonstrations of innovation and excellence. The EAEA Grundtvig Award highlights programme results that produce new ideas, new partnerships, new methodologies and a new understanding of how we can work in adult education.

This year we are searching for programmes and initiatives relating to outreach and access within the world of adult education – if you think this could be you/your organisation please apply now!

Applications are accepted until 16/07/2020 (new deadline).

13.03.2026 EAEA members

EBSN and EAEA members shape new recommendations on adult learning

Earlier this year, members of the European Basic Skills Network and the European Association for the Education of Adults came together for a joint webinar to discuss adult learning challenges, following the OECD 2024 PIAAC report. The event highlighted the importance of member engagement in developing two new documents: the Consultation Report and the Position Paper.

10.03.2026 adult educators

What does Quality Assurance mean in non-formal ALE?

For many educators and policymakers, ‘Quality Assurance’ is linked to strong bureaucratic processes and additional workload. In our view, we look  at Quality assurance as an organisational culture and a mindset, a mindful process of continuous improvements.

09.03.2026 gender

Through the Gender Equality Task Force, EAEA reaffirms commitment to gender equality in ALE

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, EAEA reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that education, training and lifelong learning contribute to gender equality and social justice.