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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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Report on the 1st PASCAL Learning Cities Networks (LCN) rolling workshop - Östersund

Posted February 11, 2015 - 12:01

Please find featured below a report on the first “rolling workshop” of the Harnessing Cultural Policies Network set up under the PASCAL Learning Cities Networks (LCN) program.

This program has been implemented by the PASCAL International Observatory to examine key issues in building sustainable learning cities for the future. The next workshop will be held in Glasgow on 3 March – full details are found here.

Obituary: Professor Sir David Watson – 1949-2015

Posted February 10, 2015 - 20:49

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of a remarkable scholar, a generous higher education leader and a powerful voice in the global community university engagement movement.  David passed away on February 8, 2015 at his home in Lewes, England after a tragically short battle with pancreatic cancer.

NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - 05-02-2015

Posted February 6, 2015 - 09:13

In this issue we feature 15 current papers on the theme of social capital:<--break->

The City of Melton, Victoria, Australia Joins UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities

Posted February 5, 2015 - 08:11

Peter Blunden, Lifelong Learning Coordinator,  Melton City Council reports that the City of Melton has joined UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC). 

NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - 31-01-2015

Posted February 3, 2015 - 18:57

In this issue we feature 12 current papers on the theme of social capital:<--break->

This issue is sponsored by the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. Applications are still open for the 9-month Barcelona GSE Masters in Economics, Finance and Data Science. Leading world-class faculty and excellent career prospects.

 

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