Α. The purpose of the Laboratory is to:

To meet the educational and research needs of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies Program of the Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work, as well as other Departments of the University of Patras, on topics that fall within the scope of the Laboratory.

Β. Β. The mission of the Laboratory is:

  • The development of teaching and research programs for undergraduate and master degree students, doctoral candidates, PhDs and post-doctoral fellows, within the scope of the Laboratory’s subject matter.
  • To carry out basic and applied research within the scope of the Laboratory’s subject matter with the aim of:
    • The cooperation and exchange of scientific knowledge with other academic or research institutions in Greece or abroad,
    • The organization of seminars, symposia, conferences, lectures, as well as the realization of publications and publications,
    • The provision of services as provided by law.

C. Objectives of the Laboratory

The Laboratory for Educational Policy, Economics and Lifelong Learning serves educational, training and research needs in the fields of

  • Greek, European and international educational policy and governance,
  • economic and social research of phenomena and problems,
  • the development of entrepreneurship and innovation,
  • the design, implementation and evaluation of formal, non-formal and informal education programs,
  • exploring and strengthening the relationship between lifelong learning, social partners and institutional bodies representing entrepreneurship,
  • analysing and consolidating lifelong learning,
  • analysing lifelong learning as a pillar of social, economic and cultural development,
  • evaluation and accreditation,
  • the development of extroversion and international relations, particularly in Europe and the wider region in which the country is located.

The Laboratory aims to analyse and develop methodological and educational tools and materials in its fields of action.