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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UALL Work and Learning Network - November newsletter

More than ever this year, technology has impacted almost every aspect of our life, with education being no exception. In the November edition of the Network News, the Work and Learning Network focus on the ways we use technology. 

Professor Jim Gallacher

On Saturday 31 October a great Scotsman died. Professor Jim Gallacher, for some four decades, was a driving force in the widening of access to higher education in Scotland, and in fostering the development of research in lifelong learning. He was a close personal friend and colleague of mine for over 30 years, and it is with great sadness that I write this account of his work.

Education for the future: EPALE and the challenges of learning in adulthood

I was delighted to present on behalf of PASCAL my presentation at the European Platform for Adult and Lifelong Education (EPALE) Seminar: Education for the future: EPALE and the challenges of learning in adulthood.

The seminar, entirely online, scheduled for 4, 5, and 6 November, outlined the state of the art of adult education in Italy from a European perspective, starting from the privileged observatory that the EPALE platform constitutes.

SHLC Bulletin - October 2020

SHLC Bulletin - Your update of SHLC publications and events as well as news from the sustainable communities sector...

Cedefop newsletter No 104 - October 2020 | Only one-fifth of European companies find secret to combining optimal workplace wellbeing and business performance

High investment, high involvement’ workplaces have the best outcomes for workers and employers according to a recent large-scale survey of company practices across Europe. Just 20% of EU organisations fall into this category – bundling practices that increase employee autonomy, facilitate employee voice and promote training and learning.

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