The International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning ( IRE ) is the longest-running international and comparative education journal in the world. Founded in 1931, the journal is inextricably linked with...

When the COVID-19 global pandemic hit in 2020, governments around the world temporarily closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. But how did learning continue for young and old during this time?

In our new publication Snapshots of learning...

From 15 September to 30 November 2021, 35 participants from nine Arab countries will learn how to strengthen alternative and non-formal education for youth and adults in education sector plans. They will take part in an online course offered by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL)...

Four questions to Heinz Hueber, great-grandson of Albert Ballin

The heritage-listed Ballin Villa in Hamburg is home to the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. Where the successful shipping magnate Albert Ballin once lived, more than 50 people from all over the...

When the COVID-19 global pandemic hit in 2020, governments around the world temporarily closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. But how did learning continue for young and old during this time?

In our new publication Snapshots of learning...

Literacy investment essential for COVID-19 recovery

When the COVID-19 global pandemic hit in 2020, governments around the world temporarily closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. But how did learning continue for young and old during this time?

In our new publication Snapshots of learning...

Just published, the August issue of the International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning ( IRE ) was finalized immediately after the release of the sobering...

Applications open between 1 September and 1 November 2021

From 1 September to 1 November 2021, cities from UNESCO Member States are invited to apply for membership in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).

The UNESCO GNLC is an international...

When the COVID-19 global pandemic hit in 2020, governments around the world temporarily closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. But how did learning continue for young and old during this time?

In our new publication...