Much good work has been done to identify “21st-century skills” - such as learning-to-learn, critical thinking, and creative knowledge-building - some of which are new and related to digital technologies, while others have long histories stemming at least from the teachings of Socrates and Plato. In view of the current pace of change and the continuous need to adapt, these skills must now be made relevant to the concept of lifelong learning. How can this best be achieved? New learning, curriculum and assessment strategies are being formulated, as well as collaborations that focus on building and systematising skills in formal and informal contexts. This session will highlight examples of these and discuss their implementation and development.