Scientific Area: Social Science.

EXPR: Work-integrated learning.

Name of the service: Life-long learning communities.

Main responsible: Jan Gustafsson Nyckel – Professor.

Category of the service: Research group.

Target group: All interested in life-long learning.

Scientific refence:

In this research field, Work-integrated Learning is focused on lifelong learning environments as an area of knowledge in which knowledge production throughout the entire human life cycle is central. Lifelong learning environments include all social practi

Offer description:

Our core research also contributes to knowledge and collective processes, which provide understanding for the individual’s learning. Examples of thematic specialisations might be, but are not limited to, studies in: Development of practice: Develop applicable research into the way knowledge is imbedded and structured through education and work to create an understanding of the production and reproduction of knowledge in an increasingly digitalized knowledge-based society. Programme design: Research that provides useful knowledge about programme design in and for an increasingly knowledge-based society. Knowledge production that empowers: Develop and promote research into education and working life that empowers the individual with knowledge that they cannot acquire on their own. Learning on equal terms: Knowledge production that contributes to sustainable, equal terms for quality of life and learning, increased participation and good future opportunities through education and lifelong learning environments.