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East Bridge University (EBU) is now an Institutional Member of the European Society for Research on the Education of Adults (ESREA). This prestigious affiliation connects us with leading researchers and institutions dedicated to advancing adult learning and education.

About ESREA

The European Society for Research on the Education of Adults (ESREA), founded in 1991 as a non-profit association, is devoted to developing and disseminating research in adult education. ESREA has members from universities and research institutions in Europe and beyond and is an important vehicle for intellectual exchange and international collaboration.

Through its large network of thematic research groups, its many academic events and its prestigious peer-reviewed journal - the European Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults (RELA) - the organisation promotes excellence. In conducting this activity, ESREA is therefore a key player in contributing to knowledge and informing policy and practice in lifelong learning and adult education.

What Does This Mean for East Bridge University?

As an Institutional Member, East Bridge University is now entitled to:

• Active Research Networks of ESREA: Scholars and researchers from East Bridge University can now gain access to research groups working on lifelong learning, migration and education, gender studies, and transformative education. These networks provide great opportunities for joining cross-cutting dialogues and collaborative projects.

• Academic exchanges and international conferences: Faculty and students are able to participate in conferences, seminars and symposia organised by ESREA across Europe – facilitating intellectual exchange, research presentation, and lasting academic partnerships.

• Publications and Research Collaborations: EBU can enhance its visibility and academic impact in the field of adult education by involving in multi-institutional research projects and collaboration through ESREA’s publication platforms.

Empowering Lifelong Learning

We are delighted to be a part of ESREA’s mission of advancing and promoting access to inclusive and transformative education worldwide. It provides a window of opportunity for faculties, doctoral candidates and postgraduate students to elevate their research work and professional learning.

With this membership, East Bridge University anticipates collaborating in scholarly events co-hosted with ESREA, contributing towards impactful research, as well as exploring interdisciplinary approaches to the challenges faced by adult learners today. For the EBU community, it is an exciting time as the university expands its global footprint while re-energising its commitment to innovation in adult and lifelong education.