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Latest news on European research in learning and work [L&W] - December 2016

Posted December 1, 2016 - 10:49

Particularly worth noting in this edition are calls for papers relating to the Nordic Conference in Jönköping, the International Conference on HRD in Lisbon, the EDEN Annual Conference in Jönköping, the EURAM Business for Society Track in Glasgow and the JVET Conference in Glasgow (see Conferences), the Summer Days of the History and Philosophy of Education in Tampere (see Networks), the PhD Workshop on VET Inclusiveness in Lausanne (see Programmes), Special Issues on Entrepreneurship Education and on International Mobility, and the next volume of The International Journal of HRD Practice, Policy & Research (see Publications).

Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Network Successes

Posted December 1, 2016 - 09:50

We are pleased to report that CR&DALL (the host of PASCAL at the University of Glasgow) has through its core members, Mia Perry and Bonnie Slade, within the School of Education, been successful in an ESRC-funded Global Challenges Research Fund network bids.

NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - Digest, Vol 72, Issue 4

Posted November 30, 2016 - 10:30

In this issue we feature 19 current papers on the theme of social capital:

International Conference and Achievements Exhibition on Visions for Taipei Learning City, 2016

Posted November 29, 2016 - 08:14

PASCAL International Observatory was delighted that so many of its Associates and members were invited to the city of Taipei to present at its International Conference on Learning Cities from 21-24 November 2016.

These included Katarzyna Borkowska, Peter Kearns, Norman Longworth, Roberta Piazza and Denise Reghenzani. One person from PASCAL was there in virtual form, but still received recognition! Reports from the conference have been very positive and more information will follow. We look forward to more collaboration with the city.

International Conference and Achievements Exhibition on Visions for Taipei Learning City, 2016
International Conference and Achievements Exhibition on Visions for Taipei Learning City, 2016

Reporting from Taipei International Learning City Conference

Posted November 29, 2016 - 02:27

PASCAL International Observatory Board Member, Peter Kearns OAM FACE, headlined the 2016 International Conference on Visions for the Taipei Learning City. He spoke on taking the marvellous initiatives begun to 'new heights' as he opened discussions on 'objectives and strategies for the long haul'. Other international guest speakers were invited from Europe (Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France & Italy), Japan (Tokyo & Waseda Universities), China (Beijing & China) and Australia.

Emergence and Growth of Community Supported Enterprises - NIU Center for Governmental Studies

Posted November 28, 2016 - 22:26

With support from the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development, the NIU Center for Governmental Studies recently published a report, Emergence and Growth of Community Supported Enterprises describing how Community Supported Enterprises are organized and operate in the U.S.  The report authored by Norman Walzer and Jessica Sandoval, is featured in full below.

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