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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PASCAL Briefing Paper 9 - Learning Initiatives to Connect the Urban and Rural

Strengthening rural-urban interdependence is fundamental to reducing regional disparities, enhancing environmental quality, and maintaining national integrity and social cohesion.

This PASCAL Policy Briefing discusses the vital role cities and universities have to play in developing and promoting learning initiatives.

Learning Cities and the SDGs: A Guide to Action

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.

How our Lives are Transforming with the Integration of Machines at Work

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

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.

Jobs of the future, disadvantaged learners, tips for adult educators and more — ACE News, 15 November 2017

This week's news features stories about the impact of government policies on disadvantaged learners, research on the workforce of the future, tips and inspiration for adult learners and more.

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