The PASCAL International Observatory is pleased to be involved in a major new SSHRC project on cultural engagement and Lifelong Learning, led by Dr Darlene Clover of the University of Victoria. The proposal seeks to develop a strong university-community research alliance and involves museums, galleries and libraries (The Hunterian Museum and Gallery Glasgow, National Gallery of Canada, Richmond Library Association, Jamtli Open Air Museum, Sweden) and universities - Glasgow, Malta, London, Victoria, and Toronto).