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Pearson publishes 'The Learning Curve'

Posted November 28, 2012 - 12:25

Pearson, recently launched a new report 'designed to help policymakers, school leaders and academics identify the key factors which drive improved educational outcomes.'

Their website suggests:

Rethinking Education - Communcation from the European Commission

Posted November 25, 2012 - 14:55

The European Commission released on 20th a new Communication entitled 'Rethinking Education' (featured below). Also below subscribers will find the press release from the EC together with a series of other related documents, including an annex on lifelong learning.

Rethinking Education in brief:

Cedefop - Despite changing attitudes, employers are not yet prepared for an ageing workforce

Posted November 23, 2012 - 14:18

Attitudes toward what used to be called “the demographic time bomb” are improving: Europe’s ageing workforce is increasingly seen as a factor of growth and innovation. Yet while employers are fully aware that the workforce is ageing, they do little to prepare for this change, and certainly not enough to make the best of it.

Campus Compact Identifies Emergence of "Engaged Learning Economies" at U.S. Colleges & Universities

Posted November 17, 2012 - 21:41

“Boston, MA – A report by Campus Compact defines a new concept in civic engagement on college campuses called Engaged Learning Economies. Initiatives at US colleges and universities, which utilize common strategies to merge civic engagement with economic development through strategic partnerships, create Engaged Learning Economies, according to the report.

Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowships

Posted November 15, 2012 - 22:15

The College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow is seeking exceptional candidates for its fully-funded Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowships.

There are up to 6 College of Social Sciences positions available for highly qualified postdoctoral researchers with normally at least 1-2 years’ experience at postdoctoral level.

The Fellowships will be for 3 years in the first instance and appointment will be made at Research Fellow Grade 7 or 8 depending on qualifications, skills and experience.

Call for proposals for the Thomas J. Alexander Fellowship Programme

Posted November 10, 2012 - 15:35

The OECD is launching the Thomas J. Alexander Fellowship Programme to support individuals in conducting quantitative, evidence-based research on education, particularly in emerging economies. The programme, named after a former director of the OECD’s Education, Employment, Labour and Social Affairs department, will provide funding for up to one year, including time spent at OECD headquarters in Paris.

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