Provided by Vivian Harberts, International Project Coordinator, University of Bremen, member of VETNET. A new edited volume on TVET, gAI Literacy and Sustainability: Exploring the Underlying Rationalities is now open for submissions. Focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean, it invites contributions that critically examine how generative AI literacies and green competencies are constructed, mediated, …

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Provided by Vivian Harberts, International Project Coordinator, University of Bremen, member of VETNET. What does it actually take to turn digital access into learning, and learning into work? These are questions that cut across research, policy, and practice — and they are rarely addressed together in the same room. The EDvance Summit 2026 brings together …

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Provided by Christian Imdorf, Leibniz University Hannover & Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, member of VETNET. The papers will be part of a thematic issue of the European Journal of Social Sciences. In the context of demographic change and accelerating technological, societal, sustainability-oriented and economic transformations, a central question …

Continue reading Call for Papers: “Comparisons in Initial Vocational Education and Training: Theoretical Frameworks and Methodological Challenges”

Provided by Paolo Nardi, EfVET, board member of VETNET. Cedefop has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (CEDEFOP/2026/CEI/0001) to compile a list of remunerated external experts to support its research and policy work. This is a paid opportunity. Interested individuals can find the full call and application documents here. For questions: CEI-applications@cedefop.europa.eu This call …

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Provided by Davinia Palomares Montero, University of Valencia, member of VETNET. This special issue aims to provide a critical and multidisciplinary analysis of second chance education initiatives across Europe. It seeks contributions that examine their role in addressing early school leaving, promoting educational equity, and supporting young people’s educational and professional trajectories. The issue also …

Continue reading Call for Papers: Special Issue of the Journal Education, Society & Cultures – “Second Chance Education in Europe: Critical Analysis and Future Perspectives”.

Provided by Dr Nora Cechovsky, University College of Teacher Education, Upper Austria, member of VETNET. Call for Papers from the Journal of Research on Education: “Vocational transitions across the lifespan”. This special issue seeks to advance theoretical, empirical, and methodological perspectives on vocational transitions across the lifespan. It aims to bring together contributions from educational research, …

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Provided by Prof. Dr Barbara E. Stalder, Bern University of Teacher Education, link convenor VETNET. The deadline to submit your abstract for the ECER in Tampere is approaching quickly and was extended by the EERA until this Sunday evening, 01 February 2026. Don't forget to submit your abstract https://www.conftool.com/ecer2026/index.php. We are looking forward to seeing …

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Provided by Prof. Dr Philipp Grollmann, TU Dortmund University, member of VETNET. Topic: “Apprenticeships: surviving, reviving, thriving”,Location: University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany.Submit your abstract by 15th February 2026. More information: https://www.wiwi.uni-konstanz.de/en/deissinger/research/translate-to-englisch-inap-2026/

Provided by Prof. Dr Lorenzo Bonoli, Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training, member of VETNET. We warmly invite you to submit papers on "Social Aims of Vocational Education and Training " to the VET & Culture Meeting, taking place 7-9 September 2026 at the SFUVET in Zolliokofen, Switzerland. Find all information by following this link. The …

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Provided by Dr Christof Nägele, School of Education FHNW & University of Basel, Head of VETNET ECER 2026: 18–21 Aug 2026 / Submission ends:  31 Jan 2026 / Review Results: 1 April '26 Submissions to be sent in via http://www.conftool.com/ecer2026  More information on the VETNET specific programme follows later. In addition to your engaging presentations, symposia, workshops, …

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