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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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Wellbeing resources to help you through the lockdown

During these difficult and unprecedented times of social distancing, isolation, and lockdown, many of us are realising the core tenet of social psychology- that humans need to belong to groups, to feel a sense of connection to humans around us, and to share a sense of identity and purpose.

Presentations from GNLC webinar (15 April): Higher Education Institutions supporting local communities during COVID-19

During the current crisis, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is hosting a series of webinars. Here is a recording from the GNLC webinar (15 April): Higher Education Institutions supporting local communities during COVID-19 :

The Talloires Network E-Newsletter - April 2020

The Talloires Network is one of the partners with whom PASCAL collaborates. The Network enjoys a high profile and is among the several national and international bodies encouraging universities worldwide to adopt a more centrally-focussed universities' 'third mission' commitment to community service in its different senses and settings.

PASCAL Learning Cities Networks (LCN) goes from strength to strength

We are very pleased to report that over the last few weeks, a number of new towns, cities and organisations have joined PASCAL's Learning Cities Networks (LCN). For convenience links with each of these are found below.

UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning Bulletin, April 2020

Welcome to the newsletter of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) – the UIL Bulletin. In April 2020, education institutions in over 180 countries around the world have closed due to COVID-19, impacting almost 90% of the world’s student population. Never before have we witnessed educational disruption on such a large scale. UNESCO is well prepared to support Member States during this time of crisis to ensure that learning does not stop.

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