Network Blogs

Here are the latest Learning Cities Networks Blog postings (to see specific Network Blogs, please click on the relevant name from the list of NETWORKS in the left hand column):

 

The challenge in building enterprising partnerships in cities - a response to PASCAL Policy Briefing 5

Posted Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 11:05 by Peter Kearns

Network: Implementing an EcCoWell Approach for Holistic Development

Mike Osborne and John Tibbitt make a compelling case in PASCAL Policy Briefing 5 that connecting adult education and place is a vital task of learning cities. They moreover give a useful list of policy drivers for this purpose. However, in looking around it is difficult to see where this is happening so that the need exists to probe the barriers and opportunities further to identify necessary steps in forging this desired nexus.

The European Diaspora in Australia Workshop - 15 September

Posted Monday, September 8, 2014 - 12:07 by Franny Martens

Network: Harnessing Cultural Policies in Building Sustainable Learning Cities

This workshop gives an opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage acquired as a result of European migration to Australia in the post-war period. It captures a vibrant segment of stories, narratives, history, of specific communities and their journey towards integration in Australia.

Adult education and place: a vital link for learning cities - Policy Briefing 5 from PASCAL International Observatory

Posted Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 17:08 by John Tibbitt

Network: Addressing Disadvantage to Build Inclusive Learning Cities

The importance of adult education has been affirmed in recent policy documents in several countries, justified in terms of its benefits to individuals and the wider benefits society draws from having a better educated population. Rarely is policy on adult education tied in to policies on the development of place, especially to current interest in the development of learning cities. This paper identifies policy drivers essential for embedding learning in the processes of learning cities.

Townsville - Our journey to becoming a Learning City

Posted Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 14:17 by Judith Jensen

Network: Addressing Disadvantage to Build Inclusive Learning Cities

Our learning city journey began at the former city of Thuringowa in 2005 with strong support from the Chief Executive Officer, who asked the Library to provide leadership in the development of a learning community. At council level, Thuringowa City Council in its Corporate Plan 2005-2010 adopted a strategy “To develop Thuringowa as a learning community”.

Hume Libraries set standard for library role in learning communities

Posted Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 14:04 by Peter Kearns

Network: Harnessing Cultural Policies in Building Sustainable Learning Cities

The Hume Global Learning Village in the Broadmeadows district of Melbourne has been an innovative learning community for the past ten years with leadership from Hume City Council assisted by an Advisory Board and Committee.

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