As part of its 60th anniversary events, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) organised an informal consultative meeting on establishing the UNESCO Global Learning Cities Network (UNESCO-GLCN). The building of a learning region/area is one of the operational approaches which have been adopted in the international community to promote lifelong learning for all.

Fifty delegates from seven U21 universities and other institutions gathered to attend the U21 RUR Lifelong Learning Workshop at University of Glasgow on 14th and 15th May 2012.