WAHEN Global Communities Seminar

External Event

  • Date

      12/02/2026

  • Time

      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Global Communities Seminar: Global Perspectives on Lifelong Learning

Chaired by David Lock, Secretary General, Magna Charta Observatory, this seminar explores innovative approaches to lifelong learning and how higher education institutions can create inclusive pathways for adult learners. Speakers will share strategies and experiences from diverse contexts, including:

  • Fiona Chapel (University of Leeds): JumpStart: bridging the gap between adult education and university.
  • Sithandekile Sibanda (Bulawayo Polytechnic): Innovative Pathways: Successes and Lessons in Lifelong Learning.
  • Camilla Priede (University of Sheffield): From Life Experience to Academic Excellence – Providing Foundations for Success at Sheffield.
  • Claudia Guevara (Universidad Siglo 21): Strategic Territorial Engagement as a Driver of Access, Equity, and Lifelong Learning in Higher Education.

Join WAHEN for a global conversation on how lifelong learning initiatives can transform access, equity, and success in higher education.