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Professor Jim Gallacher

Posted November 10, 2020 - 10:59 by Mike Osborne

On Saturday 31 October a great Scotsman died. Professor Jim Gallacher, for some four decades, was a driving force in the widening of access to higher education in Scotland, and in fostering the development of research in lifelong learning. He was a close personal friend and colleague of mine for over 30 years, and it is with great sadness that I write this account of his work.

Education for the future: EPALE and the challenges of learning in adulthood

Posted November 6, 2020 - 14:30 by Roberta Piazza

I was delighted to present on behalf of PASCAL my presentation at the European Platform for Adult and Lifelong Education (EPALE) Seminar: Education for the future: EPALE and the challenges of learning in adulthood.

The seminar, entirely online, scheduled for 4, 5, and 6 November, outlined the state of the art of adult education in Italy from a European perspective, starting from the privileged observatory that the EPALE platform constitutes.

SHLC Bulletin - October 2020

Posted November 6, 2020 - 11:22 by Susan Kelly

SHLC Bulletin - Your update of SHLC publications and events as well as news from the sustainable communities sector...

Cedefop newsletter No 104 - October 2020 | Only one-fifth of European companies find secret to combining optimal workplace wellbeing and business performance

Posted November 5, 2020 - 11:13 by Susan Kelly

High investment, high involvement’ workplaces have the best outcomes for workers and employers according to a recent large-scale survey of company practices across Europe. Just 20% of EU organisations fall into this category – bundling practices that increase employee autonomy, facilitate employee voice and promote training and learning.

UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning Bulletin, October / November 2020

Posted November 5, 2020 - 10:35 by David Atchoarena

On 22 October, heads of state and government, ministers from over 70 countries and international partners adopted a Declaration to protect education finance and accelerate progress towards SDG 4 on education during the current pandemic and beyond.

Independent investigation team to assess measures taken due to COVID-19 pandemic in Finland

Posted November 3, 2020 - 00:03 by Jari Stenvall

We are pleased to announce that PASCAL Associate Professor Jari Stenvall has been appointed as a member of the Independent investigation team to assess measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland.

Notes from the first meeting of the PASCAL Learning Cities Networks “Reimagining Inclusive Economic Futures” (RIEF) on 28 Oct 2020

Posted November 2, 2020 - 18:25 by Judith James

Mike Osborne, Director of PASCAL, introduced the meeting and explained that post-Covid, it was recognised that there was a need to re-energise the PASCAL Learning Cities Networks (LCN), and this was the first meeting for the “Reimagining Inclusive Economic Futures” (RIEF”) network. The PASCAL International Observatory works closely with the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) and has recently been running a series of joint webinars with UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. PASCAL assists cities in developing their applications to join the GNLC and has a focus on the ways in which universities can support the development of Learning Cities. Mike invited all attendees to introduce themselves and to explain a little about the city, university, network or organisation they were representing.

The Mastercard Foundation and Talloires Network of Engaged Universities Launch the Next Generation Leaders Program

Posted October 30, 2020 - 09:03 by Mike Osborne

A new initiative between the Mastercard Foundation and the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities will create a first-of-its-kind virtual community of university student leaders who are committed to civic engagement and social responsibility.

eucen ULLL Open Fora | JOIN US THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER!

Posted October 29, 2020 - 07:49 by Verity Hilton

The EUCEN Online Open Forum series begins next week. Full programme details are featured below and also available here with the first programme beginning on Monday, 2 November.

Shaping Cohesive Communities | Better Cities issue 118, Oct 2020

Posted October 29, 2020 - 07:00 by Susan Kelly

Here is the latest issue of the digital magazine Better Cities, produced by the Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore.

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