News

This section provides news about PASCAL together with significant developments in policy and research relating to the areas of interest to PASCAL. It is based on regular scanning of policy, practice and academic literature, including web-based sources.

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ALADIN Online Alert 28

Posted September 23, 2019 - 07:45

The ALADIN Online Alert is a joint ALADIN initiative, produced bimonthly by the UIL Library and CDÉACF, with input from additional ALADIN members from all over the world. Its goal is to share recent online and full-text information and documents in the area of adult and lifelong learning.

Countdown to Placemaking Week!

Posted September 21, 2019 - 07:58

Hello placemakers! We're just about 10 days away from Placemaking Week!

Please note that online registration for the conference will close officially on Friday, September 27th. The sooner you register, the more time you have to sign up for one of Tuesday's mobile workshops on Sched, which are filling up fast! These are first come, first served, and we will close mobile workshop sign ups on Sept 30th -- don't miss out.

Cultural Heritage Project SOPHIA set to begin in December 2019

Posted September 17, 2019 - 10:39

How cultural heritage is preserved and enhanced is a major factor defining Europe's identity and its place in the world. Many jobs are also created by the management and promotion of cultural heritage and heritage contributes to sustainable growth and social cohesion. PASCAL, working in cooperation with the European Museums Academy (EMA), is set to make an input to a new project known as SOPHIA which is focussing on heritage and its impact on society.

UIL Lifelong Learning Alert No 14 - 16 September 2019

Posted September 17, 2019 - 10:18

What is happening around lifelong learning these days? How are countries making lifelong learning a reality? What are the latest developments in policy and practice? This is issue No 14, 16 September 2019, of the UIL Lifelong Learning Alert.