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):

 

University of Bristol first in UK to launch ‘Science of Happiness’ course

Posted Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 09:53 by Judith Squires

Network: Implementing an EcCoWell Approach for Holistic Development

The University of Bristol has become the first UK university to launch a ‘Science of Happiness’ course, designed to teach students a set of science-based strategies for living a more fulfilling life.

Starting today, on World Mental Health Day [10 October], the course draws on the latest results in psychology and neuroscience to get to the root of what happiness is and how to achieve it, as well as teaching tangible practices which students can apply in their everyday lives.

KCWS-2018: Knowledge Islands: 20-22 November 2018, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Posted Monday, October 15, 2018 - 08:07 by Waltraut Ritter

Network: Learning Cities: Meeting Today’s Challenges for a Better Future

We are delighted to announce that the 11th Knowledge Cities World Summit (KCWS-2018) will be held in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain in November 2018, sponsored by the Government of the Canary Islands as a contribution to their aim to promote Knowledge-based Development in this autonomous region.

Cultural Policy development in service of Social Justice

Posted Friday, October 12, 2018 - 21:08 by Catherine Lido

Network: Harnessing Cultural Policies in Building Sustainable Learning Cities

With increasing borders across Europe and globally, and rises in hate crimes and discrimination, it seems urgently necessary to understand the role of arts and culture in promoting inclusive societies, particularly in the integration and disintegration of societies.

Summary of a joint seminar organised by the European Museum Academy (EMA) and PASCAL in Aarhus, Denmark, September 2018

Posted Friday, October 5, 2018 - 12:29 by Henrik Zipsane

Network: Harnessing Cultural Policies in Building Sustainable Learning Cities

As part of European Museum Academy Conference and award ceremony at the wonderful open-air museum Den Gamle By (The Old Town) in Aarhus, the Academy and PASCAL Observatory, l arranged a joint seminar for museum professionals and researchers.

Cultural Competence Resource

Posted Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 06:56 by Denise Reghenza...

Network: Addressing Disadvantage to Build Inclusive Learning Cities

Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 28% of residents were born in another country and almost 50% have at least one parent born elsewhere. The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), a hybrid-funded Australian public broadcasting radio, online, and television network, has recently developed a Cultural Competence Program (CCP) online training course for individuals and organisations.

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