This article summarizes the relevant research on the transformation and development of higher education from the perspective of lifelong learning by experts and scholars. It explores the mission and role of higher education, and sorts out multiple directions for the transformation and development of higher education from the perspective of lifelong learning. This research aims to cultivate students' awareness of lifelong learning and employment through the formulation of lifelong learning policies and institutional tools, teaching reform and curriculum innovation based on lifelong learning, social services and cooperation, openness of higher education, work learning and professional development, lifelong learning of teachers, application and empowerment of digital technology. It analyzes the value and inspiration of its research methods, theoretical framework, and research content for lifelong learning research in higher education.

Xian Zhang. Research on the Transformation and Development of Higher Education from the Perspective of Lifelong Learning: Mission and Direction. Frontiers in Educational Research (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 10: 55-61. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2024.071009.

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