The PASCAL International Observatory has a strong interest in learning in later life which was recently reflected in a report entitled Towards good active ageing for all in a context of deep demographic change and dislocation, produced by the PASCAL and PIMA SIG on Learning in Later Life.

The Sir David Watson Awards recognises the combined efforts of community and university partners towards making a difference to the lives of people in their shared community. These awards have been created in memory of Professor Sir David Watson, honouring his leadership in encouraging community-university engagement.