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Second Call for Papers - 2nd International Conference: Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development (SLERD 2017)

Posted November 14, 2016 - 13:38 by Carlo Giovannella
Jun 22 2017
Jun 23 2017
Europe/Lisbon
University of Aveiro
Campus Universitário de Santiago
3810-193 Aveiro

The 2nd International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development aims at promoting reflection and discussion concerning R&D work, policies, case studies, entrepreneur experiences with a special focus on understanding how relevant are the smart learning ecosystems (schools, campus, working places, informal learning contexts, etc.) for regional development and social innovation and how the effectiveness of the relation of citizens and smart ecosystems can be boosted.

Learning cities: developing inclusive, prosperous and sustainable urban communities - available in Mandarin

Posted November 8, 2016 - 10:51 by Yuan Dayong

I am pleased to report that the special issue of the International Review of Education, edited by PASCAL Director Mike Osborne, LCN Director Peter Kearns and the former leader of the UNESCO’s Learning Cities initiative, Jin Yang, on the topic of learning cities is now available in Mandarin with the ISBN 978-7-5191-0206-7.

The European Union’s Research and Innovation Programs: How is Horizon 2020 Progressing?

Posted November 7, 2016 - 12:23 by Franny Martens
Nov 9 2016 12:30
Australia/Melbourne
RMIT City Campus, Emily McPherson Building, Building 13, level 3, room 7
405 Russell St
Melbourne

The European Union has brought together the world’s largest single program to promote publicly funded research and innovation. Furthermore, the EU seeks to involve researchers from all parts of the world, including Australia. Horizon 2020 is about to enter its fourth year, so it is now well established.

'Ethical Cities' Massive Open Online Course starts this month

Posted November 3, 2016 - 11:37 by Denise Reghenza...

Who runs your city? What makes your city liveable? Using stories from cities around the world, this course will introduce you to the importance of ethics in civic leadership, planning, and business, and citizen engagement.

PASCAL Observatory Africa Centre for Economic Development: Highlight Report on Learning City Project - Theewaterskloof

Posted November 1, 2016 - 12:08 by Marius Venter

The PASCAL Observatory Africa Centre for Economic Development is building a network of PASCAL Associates with the aim of developing a larger set of connections within Africa. The Centre is also commencing work on two ‘learning city’ projects.

CAUCE Conference 2017 Call for Papers: Share your perspectives on change in continuing education

Posted October 31, 2016 - 11:20 by Lucy Bate
May 24 2017
May 26 2017
Canada/Pacific
Four Seasons Hotel
791 W Georgia St
Vancouver

Would you like to share your responsive and innovative practices in education at CAUCE 2017?

Cities as Platforms and Smart Cities, Issue Two: Summer 2016 - PASCAL SIG: Public Sector Interface

Posted October 18, 2016 - 15:45 by Ilpo Laitinen

In this second issue, the theme of Cities as platforms and Smart Cities is considered. The PASCAL network has previously linked debate about Smart Cities to the theme of Entrepreneurial Learning Cities (see Learning Cities Networks). The authors in this paper build on this work with a focus on Knowledge City models and other city frameworks; the role of technology and the value that Higher Education Institutes can add when they form strategic partnerships.

Between Global and Local: Adult Learning and Communities - ESREA Network 2017

Posted October 13, 2016 - 16:20 by Emilio Lucio-Vi...
May 25 2017
May 27 2017
Europe/Warsaw
University of Lower Silesia
Wagonowa 9
53-609 Wrocław

In 2017 the 9th ESREA Conference of the Network Between Global and Local: Adult Learning and Communities (BGL-ALC) will meet at the University of Lower Silesia (ULS) in Wrocław, Poland. The conference theme will be: “Adult learning & communities in a world on the move: between national tensions and transnational challenges”. The conference will take place from Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th of May, 2017.

University of Glasgow invited to join UNESCO's prestigious Universities Network

Posted October 11, 2016 - 11:02 by Mike Osborne

I am very pleased to report that the University of Glasgow has been asked to establish the first UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts. The chair holder is our colleague, Professor Alison Phipps to whom we offer our congratulations from PASCAL.

Please find featured below and attached the press release for the UNESCO programme. There is a feature on it in the press today and the BBC is working with Alison on a programme feature. An Early Day Motion is published today in Westminster Parliament congratulating the University.

Highlights of Mayors Forum 2016

Posted October 10, 2016 - 09:04 by Mike Osborne

Chaired by Mr Lawrence Wong, Singapore's Minister for National Development, the 7th annual World Cities Summit Mayors Forum 2016 gathered over 92 mayors and city leaders to discuss the challenges they face and share practical experiences on innovative urban solutions.

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