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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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.

Suburbs need Beauty - a community/university project combating the Mafia in Catania

I hope that PASCAL subscribers will be interested to watch the video of a multidisciplinary laboratory concerned with investigating the Mafia's landscape through this link. I conducted this work with a colleague from the Engineering Department of the University of Catania in 2016/2017. It's an example of a university-community education project that we realised in a deprived area around Catania.

PIMA Newsletter No 14, October 2017

Please find featured below and attached the PIMA Newsletter No 14, for October 2017.

PIMA is part of the total PASCAL endeavour to promote and advance our shared values and purposes in a rapidly changing world. It seeks to support and complement the central thrust of Board policies, adding to the suite in ways and areas that the Board may not be able directly to undertake.

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