News

This section provides news about PASCAL together with significant developments in policy and research relating to the areas of interest to PASCAL. It is based on regular scanning of policy, practice and academic literature, including web-based sources.

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Showcasing the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC) - Glasgow, UK

On the occasion of the Showcasing Event for the Urban Big Data Centre held on Wednesday 28 November, we were very pleased to be able to provide to an audience of over 100 so many examples of the work that has been undertaken during the last 5 years.

Eighth Big Tent Global Communique on HE and the UN SDGs - Global Networks of Higher Education Institutions call for Action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The Talloires Network, the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNi) and the UNESCO Chair in Community Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education on November 15, 2018 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the occasion of the Conference of the International Association for Universities (IAU) has taken the lead in publishing the Eighth Big Tent Global Communique. On the occasion the topic is the UN SDGs and the role of HEIs.

Remembering Professor Peter Jarvis

Everyone in the lifelong learning community is greatly saddened at the news of the death of Peter Jarvis who passed away last Tuesday, 20th November.

Support placemaking this #GivingTuesday!

The Project for Public Spaces connects people who share a passion for public spaces. Here is a special appeal:

PASCAL Network Conference - Global Learning Cities: Empowering citizens and transforming communities

On Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 over fifty people gathered at Teacher’s College, Columbia University and City Seminary New York to discuss the links between learning cities and transformation. More than 50 people from all around the world - including USA, Canada , Australia, Thailand, Japan, France, Italy, Denmark, Ireland and the UK - gathered together to share their research, practice, and perspectives on “empowering citizens and transforming communities.”

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