‘In these turbulent times, books embody the diversity of human ingenuity, giving shape to the wealth of human experience, expressing the search for meaning and expression we all share, that drive all societies forward. Books help weave humanity together as a single family, holding a past in common, a history and heritage, to craft a destiny that is shared, where all voices are heard in the great chorus of human aspiration.’ — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO
Peter Jarvis, leading adult educator and pioneer of adult education scholarship, has passed away.
Peter was a gifted teacher and scholar whose numerous published works are among the most cited in the field of lifelong learning. He was also an enthusiastic promoter of scholarship and,...
Four scholars from Belize, Ethiopia, India and Lao PDR have joined the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) for one month in an effort to advance policy development, open and distance learning and adult literacy in their countries. During their stay at the Institute, the scholars will...
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is setting out to stimulate a dialogue on current educational topics with a new series of events called Hamburg Education Talks . The first event will take place on the occasion of International Literacy Day (8 September) and will be...
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has just revamped its global Adult Learning Documentation and Information Network (ALADIN) web platform. Since 1997, this cooperative initiative has facilitated networking, information sharing and capacity-building...
ALADIN welcomes five new members:
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt:
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina aims to be a centre of excellence in the production and dissemination of knowledge and...
Ugandan scholar Mr Willy Ngaka spent February 2018 at the UIL Library conducting research on community libraries and their influence on literacy development and lifelong learning.
Mr Ngaka is a researcher and lecturer at Markerere University and Uganda Technology and Management...
Eleven members of the Adult Learning Documentation and Information Network (ALADIN) have been granted free one-year online subscription to the International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE ) starting January 2018.
The IRE is the longest-running...
ALADIN sponsored the attendance of ALADIN member Moses Mwandihi (Kenya National Library Kisumu) at the ADEA Triennale (Dakar, Republic of Senegal, 14 - 17 March 2017) to share his rich knowledge in setting up reading tents for families and children. Promoting the importance of books and reading...
The ALADIN network welcomes two new members:
The National Centre of Literacy & Numeracy for Adults (NCLANA) , New ZealandThe website of NCLANA supports the professional development of educators and other professionals...
