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Service-Learning & Artificial Intelligence: A Topic Worth Discussing
EASLHE Annual Conference: Current Status and Future Prospects of Service-Learning in European Higher Education
The European Association of Service-Learning in Higher Education held its annual meeting, centred on the institutionalization of service-learning practice and university-community engagement.
The European Association of Service-Learning in Higher Education (EASLHE) held its annual conference, reinforcing its position as the premier forum for educators, researchers, and practitioners across the continent. During the conference, participants shared innovative methods, theoretical insights and practical experiences aimed at reinforcing the integration of service-learning into university curricula and enhancing local community impact.
More information: https://lnkd.in/p/dqw-57e3
IARSLCE 2026 Annual Conference: Global Research and Community Engagement
The 2026 edition of the international conference brought together researchers and specialists to discuss the theoretical development and results of Service-Learning.
The 2026 Annual Conference of the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE)—the leading academic forum dedicated to advancing knowledge on this solidarity-based pedagogy—has successfully concluded. It convened scholars and community leaders from various regions to evaluate impact assessment methodologies, academic research rigor, and emerging challenges in university social responsibility.
More information: https://www.iarslce.org/2026conference
Service-Learning & Artificial Intelligence: A Topic Worth Discussing
A new edition of the European Service-Learning Coffee Break is coming soon, providing educators and service-learning practitioners from across Europe with an opportunity to share experiences.
The SLESON network (Service-Learning in European Schools and Organizations Network) and the Stiftung Lernen durch Engagement foundation invited the education and research community to the next European Service-Learning Coffee Break —an online exchange bringing together educators and Service-Learning (SL) practitioners from across Europe. It took place on Thursday 1st October 2026, online, requiring prior registration.
Entitled “Service-Learning & Artificial Intelligence – Developing Digital-Democratic Competences through Service-Learning”, this event addressed the effect of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education and society. The discussion included some important questions for education: How can students develop the competences they need to use AI responsibly and critically? How can AI become a tool for participation, inclusion, and active citizenship?
In this Coffee Break, educators and students from European institutions shared insights from their Service-Learning practices exploring the connection between technology and community engagement:
- IS Europa (Naples, Italy): Experiences from a long-standing Service-Learning pathway supported by AI.
- Liceo”E. Majorana” (Catania, Italy): Project on the conscious use of AI to respond to needs in their local community, exploring topics such as ethics, privacy and inclusion.
- Alexandru Rusu High School (Baia Mare, Romania): AI integrated in the Service-Learning project “Under the Star of Kindness”.
- Transylvania College (Romania): The robotics team Alphatronic will present how they used AI to enhance their long-standing Service-Learning project.
Presentations were followed by an interactive discussion and networking session to exchange ideas and plan future international collaborations in service-learning.
More information: https://doo.net/event/233766/order
Service-Learning Awards: 410 Reasons to Be Optimist
Bajada: Following the submission deadline, the CEE Network prepares for jury evaluations, while the Spanish Network celebrates 410 project submissions.
Recognition for Service-Learning best practices continues to grow globally. On one hand, the Service-Learning Network for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE SL Network) has closed the call for nominations for its Regional Award and will convene next week with the evaluation jury to select the winning projects, which will be announced shortly. Meanwhile, the Spanish Service-Learning Network closed its national call for submissions, with a record-breaking 410 project submissions from schools and social organizations nationwide, reflecting the dynamism and commitment of local educational communities.
More information [in Spanish]: https://www.aprendizajeservicio.net/410-motivos-para-estar-optimista/
The NYLC Updates Its Digital Platform to Empower Global Youth Leadership
The National Youth Leadership Council (USA) has launched its new website featuring resources, tools, and research on Service-Learning.
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) in the United States has launched its redesigned official website, to facilitate access to educational resources, youth leadership guidelines, and specialized research. The platform connects educators, students, and organizations worldwide with practical resources that facilitate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of service-learning projects with real community impact.
More information: https://nylc.org/