Challenging the”European Area of Lifelong Learning” A Critical Response
Challenging the”European Area of Lifelong Learning” A Critical Response

Summary/Abstract: The topic ―Adult Education in Universities‖ is not new, as people might argue that in fact in universities we are dealing only with adults. It is true, the focus is mainly on young adults, however for the older ones, the so called ―non-traditional students,‖ offers and services are more limited. This situation tends to become even more sensitive, once the different university ranking systems put more emphasis on the research aspect than on the didactic and social function of the university. This is the focus of this thematic journal, trying to bring together papers and reflections about the extent to which universities have become more open to ―non-traditional students‖. The paper discusses efforts done at the European level to push member states and universities towards more systematic efforts, and reflections on how they can widen access to higher education for non-traditional students.

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