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):

 

Invitation to Join the Conversation on Faith, Spirituality, and Learning Cities - UNESCO Learning Cities Conference (Cork, IRE)

Posted Monday, September 11, 2017 - 01:26 by Maria Liu Wong

Network: Faith and Spirituality-based Learning City Development

Those interested in joining an international learning and research network on faith, spirituality, and learning cities are welcome to attend a gathering of the PASCAL Learning Cities Network Faith/ Spirituality-based Learning City Development group on September 17, 2017, after the welcome reception for the UNESCO Learning Cities Conference. The time for the meeting is 8:15 PM - 9:30 PM. The exact room details will be sent upon inquiry to Dr. Connie Watson ([email protected]) or Dr.

Toowoomba Multi-Faith Multicultural Centre

Posted Monday, September 11, 2017 - 00:15 by Denise Reghenza...

Network: Faith and Spirituality-based Learning City Development

Here is the latest Newsletter of the Centre and its Pure Land Learning College Association Inc.:  http://interfaith-harmony.org/september-2017/.  Foremost among coming activities are the 14 October Women's Forum 2017 and the National Interfaith Conference of 16-17 November 2017. 

Less than 2 weeks until the Science of Learning - Research to Reality conference and public forum

Posted Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - 06:34 by Denise Reghenza...

Network: Implementing an EcCoWell Approach for Holistic Development

The Science of Learning Research Centre is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the International Science of Learning Conference – Research to Reality in Brisbane, Australia, from the 18th to the 20 September, including a 2-day research conference on the Science of Learning and a 1-day public forum on Wednesday 20 September.

Africa's Rapid Urbanisation - Africa's Cities : Opening Doors to the World

Posted Monday, September 4, 2017 - 10:17 by Denise Reghenza...

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

The World Bank is investing in the development of Africa's cities to overcome the lack of access to housing, services, and jobs.  In the report: "Africa's Cities: Opening Doors to the World" [featured below], addressing the crowded informal settlements and little infrastructure is seen through the improvement of safe water, sanitation and hygiene.  With a population of 1 billion predicted by 2040 and housing that currently costs 55% more than in other regions of the world, senior economist and co-author of the report states the situations is "dangerous".

FAITH, SPIRITUALITY, AND LEARNING CITIES - NEW YORK, NY MAY 19, 2017

Posted Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 02:49 by Maria Liu Wong

Network: Faith and Spirituality-based Learning City Development

On May 19, 2017, scholars and practitioners gathered for a second meeting of interest at City Seminary of New York in Harlem, NYC. This event was organized in collaboration with PASCAL and LearnLong Institute of Education and Learning Research, and hosted by the seminary.

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