European Institute for Education, Skills & Society
EISES is an interdisciplinary institute addressing the relationship between education, competence development, technological change and society through research, educational innovation and European cooperation.
About EISES
The European Institute for Education, Skills & Society (EISES) is an interdisciplinary institute focusing on education, skills development, digital transformation and societal change.
Its work combines research, educational development, evaluation, knowledge transfer and participation in European and international initiatives.
EISES examines how technological, economic and societal transformation affects learning, competences and participation, and how education can contribute to sustainable and inclusive development.
Mission
EISES contributes to the development of evidence-based, responsible and future-oriented approaches to education and competence development. Its objective is to connect scientific knowledge with educational practice and societal needs.
Research Areas
EISES works across disciplinary boundaries and addresses selected challenges at the intersection of education, technology, skills and society.
Education & Learning
Teaching and learning processes, educational innovation, lifelong learning and future-oriented learning environments.
Skills & Competence Development
Development, assessment, recognition and transferability of competences across formal, non-formal and informal learning contexts.
Artificial Intelligence
AI literacy, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and the implications of AI for education, work and society.
Digital Transformation
Educational and societal dimensions of digitalisation and the changing competences required in digitally transformed environments.
Innovation & Future Skills
Future-oriented competences, innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity and adaptability in changing professional contexts.
Society & Participation
Inclusion, equal opportunities, participation and the social consequences of educational and technological transformation.
Activities
EISES combines research-oriented work with educational development, evaluation and knowledge transfer.
Research
Interdisciplinary analysis of developments in education, competence development, technology and society.
Educational Development
Development of educational concepts, curricula, competence frameworks, learning resources and methodological approaches.
Evaluation
Evaluation of educational programmes, interventions, learning processes and project outcomes.
European Projects
Participation in interdisciplinary European research, education and innovation initiatives.
Knowledge Transfer
Translation of research findings into educational practice, institutional development and policy-relevant outputs.
Scientific & Professional Exchange
Contribution to international networks, conferences, expert exchange and interdisciplinary cooperation.
European Dimension
EISES operates within a European research and education context and contributes to cross-border cooperation in education, skills, Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, innovation and lifelong learning.
European cooperation enables the institute to integrate different disciplinary, institutional and national perspectives and to contribute to the development and transfer of research-based approaches across educational and societal contexts.
Principles
The work of EISES is guided by interdisciplinary, research-oriented and socially responsible principles.
Evidence-based
Research and development activities are grounded in scientific knowledge and systematic analysis.
Interdisciplinary
Educational and societal challenges are considered from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
Human-centred
Technological transformation is examined in relation to human agency, learning and societal responsibility.
European
International cooperation and exchange across institutions and countries form an integral part of the institute's work.
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