The workshop was convened by Prof. Marvin Formosa and Dr Maria Brown, who lead Task 2.5: SEA-EU becoming a diversified lifelong learning hub, in collaboration with the SEA-EU Office.
Delegates also engaged in an exposé delivered by Dr James Cilia of the University of Malta (UM)’s Office for Professional Academic Development (OPAD), highlighting current training offerings and digital transformation efforts.
A key highlight of the event took place on the morning of 14 May during a public roundtable discussion focused on the professionalisation of adult educators and trainers for sustainable lifelong learning.
This convened the Ministry of Education’s Director for Lifelong Learning Grazio Grixti, the Director of the UM’s Centre for Liberal Arts and Sciences Prof. David Mifsud, the UM’s Equity Officer Nadia Abdilla, and UM students Stefan Scicluna and Maria Sammut Kabanova. The discussants grappled with issues and challenges concerning quality and inclusivity in lifelong education, particularly in the context of the UM and the broader SEA-EU Alliance.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) emerged as a particularly important theme, with stakeholders reflecting on its role in widening participation and supporting non-traditional learners. The idea of a national or transnational framework for the professionalisation of adult educators was also critically explored, linking with SEA-EU 2.0’s focus on cross-border mobility and qualification alignment.
