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UALL welcomes two reports focusing on adult, part-time and lifelong learners from the Office for Students

Posted March 14, 2019 - 10:07

UALL welcomes the publication of two reports published at the beginning of March by the Office of Students, both of which relate to adult, part-time and lifelong learners and are attached here for your convenience.

PASCAL delegation welcomed in Taiwan

Posted March 11, 2019 - 15:02

PASCAL was delighted to be hosted on March 11^th by the Speaker of Hsinchu City Council in Taiwan, Hsiu-Jui Hsu at his offices. Professors Michael Osborne and Roberta Piazza were able to discuss the outcomes of a recent study, using PASCAL tools, led by Eugenia Chang, Principal of Datong Community College and Marten Ma of Yuanpei, University of Medical Technology concerning the contribution of that university to the development of the city.

Policy for Good Active Ageing in Australia: Progress and challenges

Posted March 11, 2019 - 09:04

The PASCAL-PIMA report on Good Active Ageing, which my wife Denise and I edited, was sent to all Australian and Commonwealth Ministers with responsibility for senior Australians. Most Ministers replied indicating the policies they had adopted. The paper featured below and attached gives a summary of responses from Ministers. There is also reference to a recent COTA survey of preference of seniors, and an overview of provision for learning by adults in America.