Peer Learning Activity on Lifelong Learning
19
Jun 2026
Face-to-face
9:00 – 17:00 CEST
As part of the Bologna Process for Learning and Teaching (BP4LnT) project, EURASHE and partners are organising this full-day Peer Learning Activity (PLA) on lifelong learning.
Building on insights gathered at national level across the EHEA, this event shifts the focus to institutional practice: how lifelong learning is designed, implemented, and sustained within higher education institutions.
This peer learning exchange brings together higher education institutions to explore the implementation of Lifelong Learning strategies in practice. It will focus on institutional approaches to building LLL ecosystems, including microcredentials, short learning opportunities, recognition of prior learning (RPL), and assessment practices.
The session will provide space for sharing experiences, challenges, and good practices across institutions, supporting mutual learning and policy-practice dialogue within the Bologna Process context.
The event is meant for:
- Higher education institutions
- Education stakeholders
- Policymakers
- Labour market representatives
Call for contributions
As this even is based upon exchange of experiences, the consortium is looking for concrete examples that can inspire peer exchange and mutual learning. A call for contributions invites HEIs, QA Agencies, and other education stakeholders to share their experiences with the focus on the institutions’ practice in terms of LLL provision. Specifically, contributions may address one or more of the following areas:
- Institutional LLL practices and governance
- LLL ecosystems and partnerships
- Microcredentials and short learning opportunities
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- Learning and teaching approaches for LLL
- Access, inclusion and diverse learners
- Quality assurance and impact
The deadline to submit contributions has been extended to 29th May. Access the full text of the call here.
Agenda
| Thursday 18 June | |
| 19:00 |
Informal networking reception (optional, self-paid) Café-Restaurant Hesp, Weesperzijde 130-131, 1091 ER Amsterdam |
| Friday 19 June | |
| Registration and welcome coffee (9:00 – 9:30) | |
| 9:30 |
Welcome and introduction Overview of the BP4LnT project and objectives of the Peer Learning Activity – Jakub Grodecki, EURASHE Students’ perspective on Lifelong learning – Nora Angelova, European Students’ Union Student-centred approach and lifelong learning – Thérèse Zhang, European University Association |
| 10:15 | Lifelong learning within the broader education system: The role of Higher Education – Pauline Boivin, LLLP |
| 10:30 | Microcredentials Masterclass and examples from participants – Leopold Štefanič, Knowledge Innovation Centre |
| 10:45 | Flexible pathways, qualifications frameworks, and lifelong learning in the UK – Andy Smith, Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education |
| Coffee break (11:00 – 11:15) | |
| 11:00 |
Examples from the Call for Contributions Institutional examples of implementing Lifelong Learning strategies, good practices and approaches – Ana Tecilazic, Algebra Bernays University TU Delft Lifelong Learning Portal: an open, co-created platform to upskill lecturers and scale education for professionals – Patricia Berzerra, TU Delft The TUS Digital Badge – Lorna Walsh, Technological University of the Shannon Unlocking the potential of EQF Level 5 as an institutional structural support for LLL – Nina Spithost, NHL Stenden A microcredential system on the institutional level – Steffen Keijl, Hochschule Campus Wien |
| 12:30 | Q&A and discussion |
| Lunch break (13:00 – 14:00) | |
| 14:00 |
Case studies and examples of innovative approaches Beyond the Canvas: VR as a creative medium for future educators, practice delivered at Breitner Academie, Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) – Jakub Jekiel, ArtechLAB programme, HYPERLIVING BV LLL on hydrogen in the professional field: National funds supporting a LLL project – Marcel Brand, Fontys UAS Example of a Quality Assurance framework supporting LLL – Tinatin Kharshiladze, International Black Sea University |
| 14:45 | Q&A and discussion |
| Coffee break (15:00 – 15:30) | |
| 15:30 |
World Café Continuation and rotation of groups to deepen discussions and share perspectives. Reflection on needs and further developments |
| 16:00 |
Reporting back from World Café groups Key insights, challenges, and good practices |
| 16:15 |
Plenary discussion Reflections and connections to Bologna Process and future developments |
| 16:45 |
Closing and next steps Wrap-up of the event and outlook on upcoming activities |