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A yearly meeting place to discuss this important issue has been organised by the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) in Lisbon 17-19 June 2026.

The one-pager Sustainable practices for Nordic networks outlines how NLL networks commit to working more sustainably in practice.

Several new thematic reports and articles based on PIAAC Cycle 2 have now been published. PIAAC examines adults’ skills in areas such as literacy, numeracy and problem solving.

In 2026, the Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Network will continue its work on strengthening the evidence base for adult learning and skills policies in the region. Two key activities are planned for the coming year: the publication of a new Nordic-Baltic thematic PIAAC report and the organisation of a Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference in Finland.

The Nordic population is ageing faster than ever before. By 2045, nearly all Nordic municipalities are expected to have an ageing population, placing increasing pressure on welfare systems and public services. These are among the key findings of State of the Nordic Region 2026.

For the third consecutive year, the number of applications to Nordplus has increased. When the application period closed on 2 February, 634 applications had been received.

NLL’s Network for Worklife Learning will focus on worklife learning in 2025-2027. The network will share experiences and knowledge and will follow a project in which the Learning Circle Model is implemented at five public-sector workplaces in health and care services in the Nordic countries. The project will be followed by researchers.

Successful digital integration is key to ensuring equal participation in the Nordic region. Through to 2027, NLL aims to strengthen digital inclusion – particularly for immigrants – by building cross-sectoral cooperation, identifying strucal barriers, engaging policy makers through dialogue and sharing, adapting and upscaling promising practices that enhance digital participation.

The deadline for applications is February 2, 2026

Helsinki, October 22nd — The Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NLL) convened a dynamic stakeholder hearing to address one of the region’s most pressing challenges: digital integration. With 26 participants from across sectors, the event focused on bridging the gap between structural barriers and practical solutions with the goal of shaping NLL’s strategy for 2025–2027.

Helsinki, 18 September 2025 – How can lifelong learning strengthen society’s ability to handle crises and promote democratic participation? That question was at the heart of the workshop “Building civil preparedness through lifelong learning – a guide to resilience”, hosted by the Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NLL) as part of the conference Media Literacy…

The collaboration between Nordplus and NLL works on ensuring that the results and experiences from Nordplus projects are highlighted and used to support the development of Nordic education systems.

In Finland, a shift towards Smart Prisons is occurring in both old and new prison facilities. These institutions now make use of the technology that we need in our everyday lives.

The Lifelong Learning Congress brought together over 400 participants to explore strategies for cross-sector collaboration in the field of lifelong learning.

In her recent ELM editorial on the theme of Flexible Learning Approaches, NLL head coordinator Antra Carlsen explores flexible learning and highlights micro-credentials as an important tool for supporting it.

Celebrating their 10-year anniversary, EPALE – Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe – conducted an interview with NLL national coordinators.

Recommendations for working life, teachers and providers of lifelong learning.

Are you working with education for sustainable development or wish to do so? Do you have doubts or troubles with how to (better) teach and create transformative education for sustainability? This one-pager gathers reflections and advice from six Nordic educational organisations with experience in the field.