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):

 

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.

Are Successful Learning Cities Always Entrepreneurial?

Posted Monday, September 1, 2014 - 12:14 by Peter Kearns

Network: Implementing an EcCoWell Approach for Holistic Development

There has been considerable development of the concept of the Learning City in recent years as cities have sought to address a myriad of challenges. This has usually involved in successful cases a good deal of innovation ,at times with entrepreneurial initiatives, particularly in social areas and with partners such as universities.

Are Successful Learning Cities Always Entrepreneurial?

Posted Monday, September 1, 2014 - 12:14 by Peter Kearns

Network: Reimagining Inclusive Economic Futures

There has been considerable development of the concept of the Learning City in recent years as cities have sought to address a myriad of challenges. This has usually involved in successful cases a good deal of innovation ,at times with entrepreneurial initiatives, particularly in social areas and with partners such as universities.

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