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How our Lives are Transforming with the Integration of Machines at Work

Posted November 19, 2017 - 12:54 by Denise Reghenza...

ADOBE has created a series of future-oriented online THINK TANK discussions.  Presenters are thought-leaders and influencers who challenge our assumptions about emerging lifestyles, markets and technologies. 

Libraries adopting innovative model for community learning

Posted November 17, 2017 - 12:40 by Nico Koenig

Libraries are making online education more accessible and interactive by adopting "learning circles", librarian-facilitated study groups for people who want to take online courses together and in person. This November, 15 public library systems in the US and Canada will run free learning circles for hundreds of library members who will learn together for 6 to 8 weeks. Topics reflect a broad range of interests, including refugee rights, healthy eating, public speaking, and computer science.

Jobs of the future, disadvantaged learners, tips for adult educators and more — ACE News, 15 November 2017

Posted November 15, 2017 - 12:22 by Gina Perry

This week's news features stories about the impact of government policies on disadvantaged learners, research on the workforce of the future, tips and inspiration for adult learners and more.

Calls for Papers - AMPS Conference Series 2018

Posted November 14, 2017 - 01:31 by Mike Osborne

The organisers of the Architecture Media Politis Society (AMPS) invite submission of abtracts for four upcoming conferences in their 2018 series:

Suburbs need Beauty - a community/university project combating the Mafia in Catania

Posted November 12, 2017 - 12:55 by Roberta Piazza

I hope that PASCAL subscribers will be interested to watch the video of a multidisciplinary laboratory concerned with investigating the Mafia's landscape through this link. I conducted this work with a colleague from the Engineering Department of the University of Catania in 2016/2017. It's an example of a university-community education project that we realised in a deprived area around Catania.

PIMA Newsletter No 14, October 2017

Posted November 8, 2017 - 11:29 by Chris Duke

Please find featured below and attached the PIMA Newsletter No 14, for October 2017.

PIMA is part of the total PASCAL endeavour to promote and advance our shared values and purposes in a rapidly changing world. It seeks to support and complement the central thrust of Board policies, adding to the suite in ways and areas that the Board may not be able directly to undertake.

East-West Center in Washington Newsletter: November 2017

Posted November 7, 2017 - 14:45 by Denise Reghenza...

We are please to feature the latest Newsletter from the East-West Center in Washington:

UNESCO Chair in CBR Newsletter: November 2017

Posted November 6, 2017 - 14:33 by Rajesh Tandon

We are please to feature the latest Newsletter from the UNESCO Chair in Community-Based Relation (CBR):

Help Build a Better Not-for-Profit (NFP) Sector - Centre for Social Impact Study

Posted November 5, 2017 - 12:59 by Denise Reghenza...

It might be out of Australia, but here is a workforce survey that can apply to all non-profits across the world, encompassing the organisations, employees and volunteers. This study is lead by the "Learning for Purpose" division of the Centre for Social Impact, University of Western Australia. 

Commonwealth Foundation: October 2017 Newsletter & Grants

Posted November 3, 2017 - 12:19 by Denise Reghenza...

Having just returned from the discussions of PASCAL's "Trends2017" Pretoria international conference, it was interesting to note a blog from the recent South African Development Community - Civil Society Forum.  Issues of collectivity and collaboration were again at the fore [see the Commonwealth Foundation: October 2017 Newsletter, also featured below and attached]. 

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