News

Community-based learning for sustainable development

To stress to policymakers and other stakeholders the wide and far-reaching benefits of community-based learning, particularly in the light of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has published a new policy brief, Community-based learning for sustainable development.

Synthesis report on the state of community learning centres in six Asian countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mongolia, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam

Please find featured below and attached a very interesting Synthesis Report on the State of Community Learning Centres in Six Asian Countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mongolia, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

Meeting Todays Challenges for a Better World - topical coverage on Australian television

Some recent documentaries/investigative interviews on Australian television have particular relevance to the topics of interest to followers of the PASCAL LCN "Meeting Today's Challenges for a Better Future" network.

Embracing the Future through Innovation and Collaboration - World Cities Summit 2018

Jul 8 2018
Jul 12 2018
Asia/Singapore
Sands Expo and Convention Centre
1 Bayfront Ave
Singapore
Singapore  Singapore

The biennial World Cities Summit is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Jointly organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities and Urban Redevelopment Authority, key highlights of the Summit include the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, and the annual World Cities Summit Mayors Forum.

Information on Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA)

Please find featured below and attached the brochure for the Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA) which is a worldwide prize to recognize excellent examples and practices on sustainable urban development (apologies for cross-posting). We believe some PASCAL members might have practices that are competitive for this prize.

Updated call for papers for the Access Learning Careers and Identities Network

Please find featured below and attached the latest version of the call for papers for the Access Learning Careers and Identities Network.

Israeli Center for Learning Cities in Modi’in Hosts Josef Konvitz, PASCAL Chair, on 4-Day Study Visit to Build a National Programme

When Josef Konvitz heard about the initiatives in Modi’in at the June 2016 Glasgow Conference, he wanted to see how the Israeli network of learning cities could be developed further, and inspire others. 

Reflections on the Seminar on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Lifelong Learning

How Does Lifelong Learning promote the 17 SDGs?

From the Millennium (2000-2015) to the Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030): nine syllables in three. SDG is easy to say and remember; one more ingredient in today’s alphabet soup of words and acronyms manufactured daily and soon abandoned? Will these aspirational goals for humankind and our shared eco-environment for these next 15 years lead from resolutions to successful action?

Big Tent Consortium affirms commitment and responsibilities of universities worldwide

Our networks of higher education institutions and civil society organisations have been shocked by recent tendencies towards xenophobia and even racism; and especially by the recent US government decision to prevent individuals from seven predominantly Muslim countries entering that country for 90 days. This action affects community members, workers, students, faculty and staff all over the world.

Vacancy: Senior Administrative Officer role - Department for Lifelong Learning, University of Sheffield

Please find featured below and attached the job advert and details for a new Senior Administrative Officer at the Department for Lifelong Learning, University of Sheffield.

Click the image to visit site

Syndicate content
X