On 12 November this year the research work of the ESRC/HEFCE Centre for Global Higher Education (CGHE) begins. At a time when higher education and research have never been more central to society and economy, CGHE (pronounced ‘SEE-GEE’), has been funded for five years by the UK Economic and Social Research Council to carry out 13 research projects on the future of higher education in the UK and across the world, in collaboration with partner researchers and stakeholders in higher education.

It is our great pleasure to present DISCUSS – a new European Platform for Communities of Practice in Lifelong Learning. The platform is designed to bring together people working or interested in Lifelong Learning for sharing common interests, concerns and providing mutual support. Learn all about the DISCUSS in only three minutes, watch the Video and join the Lifelong Learning Community!