The spring meeting of the directors and heads of Símenntun, the adult education and lifelong learning centres in Iceland, was held on 5–6 May. The meeting took place at Stéttin and was attended by representatives from all the centres, from all over the country.
The meeting focused on the core role of adult education centres as important educational and community infrastructure. Discussions also focused on the importance of residents' access to careers advice and the provision of local, practical assessments in close collaboration with the business community. Special emphasis was placed on the role of adult education centres in social inclusion and Icelandic language teaching, equal access to education, and rural development.
The visit concluded with an open meeting with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Culture, Innovation and University Affairs. Among the topics discussed were the role of adult education centres in Icelandic language teaching, the integration of immigrants and labour market participation in relation to the government's employment policy.