Learning Cities 2030

Learning Cities and the SDGs: A Guide to Action

Posted December 2, 2017 - 10:38 by Peter Kearns

We would like to share with you the designed version of the Cork Call to Action for Learning Cities and the Learning Cities and the SDGs: A Guide to Action, which are now available in English, French and Spanish.

The Glen Postle Intergenerational Mentoring Hub

Posted December 2, 2017 - 10:12 by Mike Osborne

I’m delighted to have been able to have visited PASCAL Associate Glen Postle and see the Glen Postle Intergenerational Mentoring Hub at the Flexischool in Toowoomba. Glen has been working intensively in the development of the school over the past 20 years and continues to do so.

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.

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:

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]. 

PLLCA Newsletter - November 2017 edition

Posted November 3, 2017 - 12:00 by Denise Reghenza...

A delegation from the Interfaith Working Group of Toowoomba (Queensland, Australia) participated in the recent UNESCO International Peace Conference in Paris.  Among the many reflections seen in the Group's November Newsletter - featured below and attached - is the comment that there are common spaces in our uniqueness. 

New book "Entrepreneurial Learning City Regions" now available

Posted October 30, 2017 - 10:25 by Jean Preece

This book proposes an alternative strategy to improve and sustain prosperity, through the creation of an entrepreneurial culture in learning cities or city regions. A number of PASCAL Directors, Associates and Members edited or contributed to  this publication. We have provided a richly-linked content listing below (Source: Springer International Publishing AG).

World Economic Forum: Migration and Its Impact on Cities report

Posted October 26, 2017 - 20:08 by Gail Wilson

The World Economic Forum Migration and Its Impact on Cities report was released at 10.00am CEST this morning. The report provides a deep dive on migration and cities, exploring the types, causes and patterns of migration, the most affected corridors and cities, the impact on urban infrastructure and services, the solutions that can be employed and how cities can seek to future proof themselves to address this growing challenge.

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