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Canadian national discussion on community campus collaboration

Posted July 22, 2012 - 09:33

Canada's Governor-General, the Rt. Honourable David Johnson presided over a working meeting of research funding bodies, national community university engagement networks, national community leaders and a number of others met on May 26, 2013 to discuss an initiative designed to strengthen the community university engaged scholarship movement in the country.

The song for Madiba, Nelson Mandela, on his 94th birthday

Posted July 19, 2012 - 15:16

Today is Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday. `Mandela Day` is where we all are encouraged to spend at least 67 minutes giving service for the greater good (relating to the 67 years of service to humanity that Mandela has given) – there were thousands of activities which engaged citizens old and young across the country; here is a link to a tribute song from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (formerly Port Elizabeth University)  - enjoy as we celebrate the values for which Nelson Mandela has committed  his life.

 

The Role of Universities in Promoting Lifelong Learning

Posted July 17, 2012 - 09:12

On 25 May 2012, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) and the University of Hamburg (UHH) co-organised a public seminar addressing the “Role of Universities in Promoting Lifelong Learning”. The event was held in the context of UIL’s 60th anniversary (for more information on the anniversary celebrations see here).

DIISRTE Brussels Alert: EU announces final and biggest ever set of FP-7 calls

Posted July 13, 2012 - 10:57

The European Commission announced the 2013 Work Programme of the EU Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7). The last set of calls for proposals under FP7 will provide €8.1 billion for projects and ideas that will boost Europe's competitiveness and address key issues such as human health, environmental protection and challenges resulting from growing urbanisation and waste management. 

CDS Preconference Webinar Series - Community Measurement

Posted July 13, 2012 - 09:29

The Community Change Coalition (CCC), composed of 20 U.S. university-based researchers and community development practitioners, has met for the past several years to explore better ways to help local leaders improve the quality of life in rural communities. The discussions have been lively and productive in exposing Coalition members to new approaches and ways to work with local leaders and bring about improvements in communities.

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