ALLUME: Pathways and Policies for Lifelong Learning Universities - Recommendations

In view of the importance of Lifelong Learning (LLL) as the backbone of the European Education and Training Strategy and the contrasting low commitment to LLL by universities, the main objective of the ALLUME project was to explore ways to increase the participation of universities in Lifelong Learning and to produce “A Lifelong Learning University Model for Europe”. However, during the project’s lifespan it became clear that the idea of a unique model, guidelines and a one-size-fits-all approach were outdated and not adequate given the diversity of universities, environments and the heterogeneity of LLL strategies and processes in Europe. The project evolved to the vision of developing flexible “Pathways for Lifelong Learning Universities”. This report presents the results of a detailed transversal analysis of 10 Universities strategies and strategies processes. It describes also a set of reflexive and inspiring tools that could help universities to define, implement and integrate LLL strategies