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PASCAL's Learning Cities Networks, Rolling Workshop Series on Social Inclusion - Report from Glasgow - 18 September

Posted October 22, 2015 - 21:06 by Frances Gaughan

As part of PASCAL's Learning Cities Networks Rolling Workshop Series on Social Inclusion, an event concerned with the Smart Campus and Inclusion was held at the University of Glasgow on 18th September 2015.  A group of some 30 people from within the university and the wider city attended the event.

Launching the European Digital City Index

Posted October 21, 2015 - 07:13 by Roberta Piazza

Wednesday 21st October saw the launch of The European Digital City Index (EDCi) - an index which describes how well different European cities support digital entrepreneurship. It was produced as part of the European Digital Forum, which exists to support digital entrepreneurship and digital startups across Europe.

Outcomes from 2nd International Conference on Learning Cities

Posted October 19, 2015 - 19:02 by Leone Wheeler

The Conference Secretariat has now written to all participants to say that the 2nd International Conference on Learning Cities held in México City in September was a resounding success.  This conference builds on the work of the first conference held in Beijing in 2013, in particular,

The Edu-Village in South Africa

Posted October 19, 2015 - 05:45 by Peter Kearns

PASCAL has taken a close interest in ways of building learning communities in Africa that fit African conditions, including ways of connecting urban and rural learning.  Various innovations have been brought to light in this work including the concept of rural learning ecologies.

Universities and Lifelong Learning (UALL) series - 50% discount extended to all subscribers of PASCAL

Posted October 15, 2015 - 12:30 by Bethan Hirst

Our Universities and Lifelong Learning (UALL) series (edited by Professor Michael Osborne) analyses the external engagement activities of universities and third-level institutions and is concerned with the range of activity that lies beyond the traditional mission of teaching and research.

The Professor Sir David Watson Awards for Community-University Partnerships

Posted October 14, 2015 - 06:44 by Chris Duke

This landmark international award has been created in memory of our late former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir David Watson, honouring his leadership in the area of community-university engagement.

Using urban ‘Big Data’ to evaluate modern learning cities

Posted October 13, 2015 - 17:06 by Catherine Lido

On September 28-30, 2015, a delegation from the PASCAL International Observatory attended the UNESCO Second International Conference on Learning Cities in Mexico City.

PRIA - Launching our knowledge products

Posted October 13, 2015 - 05:36 by Rajesh Tandon

Launching our knowledge products: E-book on 'Strengthening Community University Research Partnerships: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES’ & User’s manual on ‘Institutionalizing Community University Research Partnerships'

Twelve Cities Awarded UNESCO Learning Cities Award 2015

Posted October 5, 2015 - 08:47 by Leone Wheeler

A highlight of the UNESCO 2nd International Conference on Learning Cities in Mexico City was the conferring of UNESCO Learning City Awards to twelve cities who have demonstrated how they are implementing the Key Features of Learning Cities to improve the quality of people’s lives. 

Universities and Lifelong Learning book series - 50% discount for PASCAL members and Conference attendees

Posted October 1, 2015 - 13:35 by Bethan Hirst

Our Universities and Lifelong Learning (UALL) series (edited by Professor Michael Osborne) analyses the external engagement activities of universities and third-level institutions and is concerned with the range of activity that lies beyond the traditional mission of teaching and research.

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