Institutional practices of implementing lifelong learning in higher education: research report - UNESCO Digital Library

It examines regulations and strategic frameworks that support universities’ commitment to lifelong learning, describes how they are responding to new learning demands, and provides examples of specific programmes and initiatives that promote lifelong learning. The report also discusses the challenges these institutions face and how they are addressing them.

The case studies were developed as part of a joint research project between the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning and Shanghai Open University on the contribution of higher education institutions to lifelong learning. It is published concurrently with the results of an international survey on this topic (UIL and SOU, 2023) and supplements the quantitative survey data with relevant qualitative research.

This report constitutes a valuable resource for policymakers, higher education leaders, educators and other stakeholders engaged in promoting lifelong learning. The findings presented in this report are conceived as a source of inspiration to further expand and enrich the contribution of higher education institutions to lifelong learning to better serve communities and learners.