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NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - Digest, Vol 129, Issue 3

In this issue we feature 6 current papers on the theme of social capital, chosen by Fabio Sabatini (Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”):

UIL publishes ‘Snapshots of learning cities’ responses to COVID-19’

UIL is happy to inform PASCAL subscribers about its Snapshots publication concerning learning cities.

‘Snapshots of Learning Cities’ Responses to COVID-19’ is a collection of case studies that emerged from a 2020 webinar series. Featuring thirteen case studies across five themes, the publication delves into the process of establishing new initiatives when faced with a sudden crisis.

ALCN Ripples August Newsletter

The August edition of the Australian Learning Communities Network (ALCN) newsletter features a paper by Peter Kearns, AO, about Building Resilience in Turbulent Times with strategic planning suggestions for learning cities and learning communities; also Adult Learners Week, Learning Festivals, and Webinars on Workability.

Opportunity at Glasgow: Lecturer in Multimodal Literacies (Research & Teaching Track)

The University has advertised the following position: Lecturer in Multimodal Literacies (Research & Teaching Track).

Good News. Deadline Extended for Abstracts and Panel Proposals for Conference 'Beyond Borders and Boundaries: Europe, Eurasia and Asia'

The deadline to submit an abstract or panel proposal has been extended to 1 September 2021 so there's still time if you want to present your research at this conference. 

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