EDU-LAB’s Exploratory Expert Interview phase gathered insights from 47 specialists across nine countries. Their early observations are now shaping the first round of the OSES-Delphi survey on youth transitions in Europe.
Why Youth Pathways from Education to Work Are More Complex Than They Seem
Preliminary insights from the EDU-LAB pathways frameworkThe transition from education to employment is oftentimes perceived as a simple step from finishing your studies and going into the labour market. However, recent research findings increasingly show that young peopleâs transitions are rarely linear; rather, they are characterised by diverse educational and career paths, various decision-making phases, and a multitude of influencing … Read More
What Policy Reviews Suggest About Effective Youth Transition Systems
Preliminary insights from the EDU-LAB systematic review The goal of many policies and programmes across Europe is supporting youth in their transitions from education and training into the labour market by seeking to improve participation, strengthen pathways into work and reduce the number of youth, classified as NEET (not in education, employment or training). During the first year of out … Read More
When Youth Policies Produce Unintended Effects
Preliminary insights from the EDU-LAB systematic review Policies that are designed to support young people in their transition from education and training into employment are generally created with positive goals and outcomes in mind by aiming to reduce the number of young people who are not in education, employment, or training, and trying to improve participation in learning, strengthen their … Read More
OSES-Delphi Progress: From Expert Voices to Structured Foresight
This article is part of EDU-LAB Newsletter II, which provides updates on the progress and findings of the EDU-LAB Horizon Europe research project. This contribution highlights the work of Work Package 3B (WP3B) and the development of the Online Survey of Experts and Stakeholders (OSES), a key component of EDU-LABâs foresight activities. Since the publication of the newsletter, the project … Read More
Hearing Young Peopleâs Voices: EDU-LAB Case Studies Across Europe
How participatory case studies place young peopleâs experiences at the centre of EDU-LAB research This article is part of EDU-LAB Newsletter II, which provides updates on the progress and findings of the EDU-LAB Horizon Europe research project. In this issue, we highlight the work of Work Package 4 , which focuses on participatory case studies that place young peopleâs lived … Read More
Why Europe Still Lacks the Data to Fully Understand Youth Transitions
Why Europe Still Lacks the Data to Fully Understand Youth TransitionsPreliminary insights from the EDU-LAB project While many researchers, policy makers and educators throughout Europe share a common goal to help youth on their transition from education and training into the world of labour, their understanding of how to actually achieve that goal is not always a given. One of … Read More
Newsletter II
Welcome to the second edition of the bi-annual EDU-LAB Newsletter! In this issue, we highlight the progress achieved over the past months as the project moves from foundational work into active research and engagement across Europe. From expert consultations and case study fieldwork to ongoing analytical activities and consortium collaboration, this edition provides an overview of where we stand and … Read More
EDU-LAB Partners Gather in Athens for Second General Assembly
Partners review progress and prepare the next phase of collaborative research on youth transitions across EuropeAthens, 4-6 FebruaryIn February 2026, all partners of the EDU-LAB project gathered in Athens for the project’s second annual general assembly. The meeting brought together consortium members and representatives of the International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) for several days of exchange, collaboration, and joint planning … Read More
EU Knowledge in Action: How EduLab Is Strengthening Research Capacity in Kosovo; Insights from the First Year of Implementation
EU Knowledge in Action: How EduLab Is Strengthening Research Capacity in Kosovo; Insights from the First Year of ImplementationThe EduLab Horizon Project follows the experiences of young people across nine European countries as they transition through different levels of education and into the labour market. Using extensive datasets, expert interviews, surveys, focus groups, and participatory workshops, the project amplifies young … Read More