The Perpetual Student –
Lifelong learning for the new world
Lifelong learning for the new world
In the growing global movement towards lifelong learning, hundreds of millions of people will become ‘perpetual students’, learning throughout and beyond working lives that demand more and ever-changing skills. Are universities being left behind?
This is the second in a series of webinars on key developments currently affecting higher education, hosted by University World News in partnership with ABET, the global quality assurance and accreditation agency. The first in the series, held in January 2025 – “Learn from Experts: Trends in AI for student assessment” – was a great success.
Lifelong learning is offering qualifications in burgeoning numbers, ranging from badges and micro-credentials to degrees, alongside unaccredited education. It is taking place in a myriad public and private education providers, companies and governments and civic organisations.
In higher education, Coursera and edX are at the forefront, driven by networks comprising more than 600 universities around the world that generate their content and qualifications and enrol millions of learners. Are other universities embracing lifelong learning? What will it take? What are the major trends in lifelong learning, and how are universities responding?
The webinar panel of experts on lifelong learning and higher education – leading researchers, innovators and practitioners – will unpack these and other matters in a lively webinar. There will be plenty of time for audience questions.
Not sure if you can make the date? Register today and we’ll send you a replay of the webinar by email after the event whether you attend live or not.
This is the second in a series of webinars on key developments currently affecting higher education, hosted by University World News in partnership with ABET, the global quality assurance and accreditation agency. The first in the series, held in January 2025 – “Learn from Experts: Trends in AI for student assessment” – was a great success.
Lifelong learning is offering qualifications in burgeoning numbers, ranging from badges and micro-credentials to degrees, alongside unaccredited education. It is taking place in a myriad public and private education providers, companies and governments and civic organisations.
In higher education, Coursera and edX are at the forefront, driven by networks comprising more than 600 universities around the world that generate their content and qualifications and enrol millions of learners. Are other universities embracing lifelong learning? What will it take? What are the major trends in lifelong learning, and how are universities responding?
The webinar panel of experts on lifelong learning and higher education – leading researchers, innovators and practitioners – will unpack these and other matters in a lively webinar. There will be plenty of time for audience questions.
Not sure if you can make the date? Register today and we’ll send you a replay of the webinar by email after the event whether you attend live or not.
