A number of specific reports from the Conference summarise the key discussions undertaken that exemplify a shared identity in exploring Learning City developments.  Papers, showcases and discussions looked towards the future with ideas, experience and insights focussing on the Learning City Networks themes and integrating aspects of the conference challenge question. 

Tecnológico de Monterrey (Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Wikipedia) is the latest PASCAL Centre, and the first  Spanish-speaking country to join. Tecnológico de Monterrey was founded over 70 years ago and now has two dozen campuses in Mexico. This Update describes its dynamic programme of entrepreneurship, including social entrepreneurship, outreach and sharing of knowledge both within the country and internationally.

The UALL Awards Scheme recognises and celebrates projects, programmes, research and practices that promote lifelong learning in the Higher Education Sector.  The Scheme is open to all institutions in UALL membership. The winner will be announced at the UALL 2017 Annual Conference at York (5-7 April).

For 2017 there is a new international category for innovative engagement/research in an international or transnational context.

At last year’s United Nations summit on sustainable development, world leaders vowed to provide “free, equitable, and quality” primary education for all children, by 2030. But for millions of kids, it will not come in time—and probably not even in the next 50 years.