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NEP-SOC 2023-12-04, eleven papers

Posted December 6, 2023 - 01:18 by Fabio Sabatini

In this issue we feature 11 current papers on the theme of social capital, chosen by Fabio Sabatini (Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”):

CR&DALL Seminar Series 2022-23: Exploring Higher Education Faculty’s Collective Efficacy, Perceived Insider Status, and Job Satisfaction

Posted December 4, 2023 - 19:03 by Catherine Lido
Dec 13 2023 11:00
Dec 13 2023 12:30
Europe/London
University of Glasgow
Room 357, St Andrew’s Building, 11 Eldon St
Glasgow G3 6NH
Scotland  Scotland

The value of higher education (HE) is in question (Dollinger, 2018). The rigid and archaic structure of the system is outdated, and so too is the tenure process (Stromquist, 2017). Adjunct faculty are the majority (American Association of University Professors, 2018), yet their needs are not prioritized (Bickerstaff & Chavarin, 2018).

Appreciation: Ronald G. Sultana (1958-2023)

Posted December 3, 2023 - 19:22 by Peter Mayo

Appreciation: Ronald G. Sultana (1958-2023)Like most people in my country and many beyond, especially in the education research and sociology fields, I was shocked by  Ronald G. Sultana’s sudden demise at 65. I am still reeling from the phone call I received on the morning of November 24 from a mutual friend and once collaborator of Ronald’s, informing me of his death.

5 Days Left: Apply to Present at Placemaking Week 2024 | Placemaking Round-Up

Posted December 3, 2023 - 10:43 by Susan Kelly

This round-up from the Project for Public Spaces connects people who share a passion for public spaces to ideas and issues, news, quotes, places, and events from the placemaking movement.

Announcing... Healthy Aging 50+: The Science of Healthy Living | A Stanford University Hybrid Event

Posted December 1, 2023 - 21:46 by Denise Reghenza...
Feb 8 2024
Europe/London
*** HYBRID EVENT ***
Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center
291 Campus Drive
United States  United States

Confused by the mass of information about healthy aging? Want to make sure that you are optimizing your health and fitness as you head into the second half of life? We’re here to help! Join us at the first-ever Healthy Aging 50+ Conference on February 8 at Stanford to engage with world-class experts and to learn about the latest research in the field of nutrition, fitness and mental health—all tailored to the needs of adults 50+.

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