Provided by Dr Natasha Kersh, University College London, member of VETNET.

Karen was recognised for her lifetime achievements in education and lifelong learning at the 2024 International Adult and Continuing Education (IACE) Hall of Fame ceremony held at the University of Florence on 8 November. The IACE ‘honours outstanding leaders in the fields of adult learning and continuing education who are distinguished as scholars, practitioners, or policymakers.’

Karen was presented for induction by Professor Arne Carlsen, former Director of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. The citation paid tribute to Karen’s contributions ‘as an adult educator, author, researcher, and academic leader over five decades. Now emeritus professor of education at University College London (UCL), she has, throughout her career, brought fresh approaches and understanding to the relationships between human agency and adult learning, to work with youth, to lifelong education and international development, and to workplace and professional learning.’ Continue reading here.

Karen has been a member of VETNET since its beginning.