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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Using urban ‘Big Data’ to evaluate modern learning cities

On September 28-30, 2015, a delegation from the PASCAL International Observatory attended the UNESCO Second International Conference on Learning Cities in Mexico City.

PRIA - Launching our knowledge products

Launching our knowledge products: E-book on 'Strengthening Community University Research Partnerships: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES’ & User’s manual on ‘Institutionalizing Community University Research Partnerships'

Twelve Cities Awarded UNESCO Learning Cities Award 2015

A highlight of the UNESCO 2nd International Conference on Learning Cities in Mexico City was the conferring of UNESCO Learning City Awards to twelve cities who have demonstrated how they are implementing the Key Features of Learning Cities to improve the quality of people’s lives. 

Universities and Lifelong Learning book series - 50% discount for PASCAL members and Conference attendees

Our Universities and Lifelong Learning (UALL) series (edited by Professor Michael Osborne) analyses the external engagement activities of universities and third-level institutions and is concerned with the range of activity that lies beyond the traditional mission of teaching and research.

Future of Cities Update: Parts 1 & 2 - September 2015

Welcome to Part 1 and Part 2 of the Foresight Future of Cities project update. Since our last newsletter, we've been busy publishing evidence, holding event workshops, supporting our local projects, and working with cities and Whitehall to help them think about how they can help cities make the futures they want.

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