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PASCAL International Members Association (PIMA) Bulletin for September 2024

Posted October 30, 2024 - 11:52 by Dorothy Lucardie 2

The latest general issue of the PASCAL International Members Association (PIMA) Bulletin for September 2024 can be found at this link and is attached. In this issue we have contributions from across the PIMA membership. Enjoy this opportunity to engage in the wide range of lifelong learning interests of PIMA members.

OECD Education at a Glance 2023

Posted September 24, 2023 - 11:58 by Josef Konvitz

The 2023 edition of Education at a Glance from the OECD has recently been published with a focus on vocational and technical education. For the convenience of subscribers, a copy is attached. A quote from the editorial gives a taste of the material to be found in this valuable publication:

Vocational education and training (VET) is vital. It offers an alternative to academic education, equips learners with practiceoriented and employability skills, eases the school-to-work transition, and meets economies’ demand for skilled workers.

Chris Duke, 04/10/1938- 22/06/2023, an Obituary

Posted September 21, 2023 - 16:26 by Bruce Wilson

As the debate of the proposal for the inclusion of the Voice into the Australian Constitution has advanced, the dignity and grace of so many indigenous leaders who advocate for their people to be heard has been in striking contrast with the negativity of those who campaign for the ‘No’ vote. This is not a surprise. Indigenous leaders have learned and earned these qualities through many long and difficult years of leading their people towards the preparation of the Uluru Statement. The Uluru Statement from the Heart is a simple yet eloquent document which emerged itself from three years, and so many more, of intense consultation and exchange in indigenous communities across the nation. The depth of engagement and the confidence that this reflects offers encouragement and conviction to many of us to believe that this is the moment for change.

Some important resources on Ageing

Posted November 12, 2021 - 16:41 by Peter Kearns

The International Longevity Centre in London holds an annual conference on The Future of Ageing. The 2021 conference will be held on 3 December. The UK Minister for Care and Mental Health, Gillian Keegan, will give the keynote address. These annual Future of Ageing conferences are very useful in updating developments in the transition towards a longevity society.

Lecturership in Adult Education - University of Glasgow

Posted July 20, 2021 - 07:50 by Mike Osborne

The School of Education invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Adult Education (Research & Teaching Track) at University of Glasgow. The School of Education is one of the leading Schools of Education globally, ranked No 38 in the QS for Education and Training (2021). We are a large and dynamic unit which brings together academics and researchers with expertise across all sectors of education: formal and non-formal, pre-school through to higher, adult and community education.

 

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