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Latest news on European research in learning and work [L&W] - April 2017

Posted April 3, 2017 - 07:53

Particularly worth noting in this edition are calls for papers relating to the EAPRIL conference in Hämeenlinna, the EDI conference stream 'Inclusive working environment' in London (see Conferences), the CVER conference in London (see Networks and Organisations), the HRD 'Scholar-Practitioner' Writing Award of the International Journal of HRD Practice, Policy & Research, the special issue on 'Skills of adults' of the Journal of Contemporary Educational Studies and the thematic issue on 'Apprenticeship in Germany' (see Publications). Also to note: the positions offered for an international project at the Zurich University of Teacher Education (see Networks and Organisations).

The Geography of Populist Discontent - Josef Konvitz interviewed by Richard Florida in The Atlantic | Citylab

Posted March 28, 2017 - 07:39

Josef Konvitz, Chair, PASCAL International Observatory was recently interviewed by Richard Florida, co-founder and editor at large of CityLab and a senior editor at The Atlantic:

Launching of Nonaka International Academy at iKM2017

Posted March 27, 2017 - 07:11

In the context of the International Conference on Innovation and Knowledge Management (iKM2017), held at Tsinghua University, Beijing on March 16 and 17, an international tribute was presented to Ikujiro Nonaka, Professor Emeritus at Hitotsubashi University in Japan.

Africa's Cities: Opening Doors to the World - World Bank

Posted March 27, 2017 - 05:46

The World Bank has just released the Report “Africa's Cities: Opening Doors to the World” (festured below and attached). This study, coordinated by Somik Vinay Lall, J. Vernon Henderson, and Anthony J. Venables addreses the question why economic growth in in Sub-Saharan Africa cities has not kept pace with rapid population growth in urban centers.

Lifelong Learning PhD Studentship Opportunity at University of Glasgow

Posted March 27, 2017 - 05:24

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD Studentship in Lifelong Learning Policies Supporting Young Adults in their Life Course, over a period of either three years (+3) for those with an ESRC recognised research training qualification or four years (1+3) for those without.

Community-based learning for sustainable development

Posted March 24, 2017 - 06:29

To stress to policymakers and other stakeholders the wide and far-reaching benefits of community-based learning, particularly in the light of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has published a new policy brief, Community-based learning for sustainable development.

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